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Summary
Scranton Primary Health Care Center provides comprehensive medical services to underserved populations, including family medicine and pediatrics. The center served 6,800 individuals last year, offering vital community health resources.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Primary Care Medicine
- Public Health Services
Background:
- The Scranton Primary Health Care Center serves Medical Assistance and indigent populations.
- The center offers a wide range of medical services to the region.
- A significant number of individuals utilize the center's services annually.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of community health centers in providing accessible healthcare.
- To underscore the importance of comprehensive services offered by primary care facilities.
- To document the utilization of services by underserved populations.
Main Methods:
- The abstract describes a part-time practice at a community health center.
- It mentions shared responsibility for a pediatric clinic among physicians.
- Data on patient volume from the previous year is provided.
Main Results:
- The center offers family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, and prenatal care.
- Michael A. Moclock, MD, is a board-certified family physician at the center.
- Last year, 6,800 people accessed the center's services.
Conclusions:
- Community health centers are crucial for providing accessible healthcare to vulnerable populations.
- Comprehensive services, including pediatrics and prenatal care, are essential for community well-being.
- The high patient volume indicates a significant need for these services in the region.