Neighborhood & Family Health Center clinics

MEDICAL SERVICES

Narco Freedom became one of the first free standing methadone programs to have primary care capabilities in 1992. The medical program offers an array of medical services that includes state-of-the-art Immunology, Pediatric, Allergy, Immunization, Prenatal, Optometry and Podiatry.

Patients are welcomed into a warm, caring atmosphere where little waiting is required before seeing their physician. They are able to maintain a regular provider with whom they feel comfortable and have established confidence and rapport.

A unique aspect of the primary care program is the Case Management component. This unit provides supportive counseling and linkage to entitlements, psychosocial referrals, and follow-up.

Outreach to community residents and program participants has enabled this clinic to grow rapidly. The clinic's caring and compassionate environment has enabled the program to maintain ongoing relationships with their patients.

The program has received excellent reviews from the U.S. Bureau of Primary Health Care, New York State Department of Health, New York State Immunization Campaign, NYS AIDS Institute, and other regulatory inspectors.

The staff of the Center includes a Board Certified Immunologist/ASAM approved Medical Director, Board Certified Pediatricians, Internists, Allergist, Podiatrist, Child and Adult Optometrists, Certified Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwife, Physician's Assistants, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, Medical Records staff, a CSW Case Manager and two Case Management Technicians and clerical support staff. More than 15,000 patients are now receiving health care from Neighborhood and Family Community Health Centers. Services are provided by culturally and linguistically appropriate staff in English and Spanish.

-Bronx - Dr. Ricardo Dunner, 324 E. 149th St., 718-665-4300
-Brooklyn - Kemi Sosanya, 561 Court Street, 718-802-1111
-Queens - Joyce Edwards, 37-18 34th St., 718-786-9609
-Medical Director - Dr. Ricardo Dunner