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Reaching out to the poor

M Hoepfer

    Pennsylvania Medicine
    |July 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
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    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.

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    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.

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  • 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.