Services
Medical Services The physicians, physician
assistants and nurse practitioners at Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo provide ambulatory,
primary medical and pediatric care. We also enjoy the cooperation of local medical
consultant specialists who provide specialty services, as well as minor surgery
on site. Most Clinicas clinicians hold staff privileges at community hospitals in
our area. Our objective is to help you and your family enjoy better health and live
more productive lives.
Dental Services Clinicas de Salud del
Pueblo provides dental care for adults, children and adolescents at the Brawley,
Mecca and Calexico facilities. Our service is comprehensive and includes examinations,
teeth cleaning, operative treatment (fillings), sealants, endodontic procedures
(root canals) and minor surgery. In addition, we provide preventative dental education
and services. Emergency appointments are available daily.
Child Health & Disability Prevention Program
Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo provides a public health, well-child program through
the Department of Health Services to eligible families. These services include medical,
dental, vision, and hearing examinations as well as all necessary lab tests, immunizations,
developmental assessment and other screening procedures to provide optimal family
health.
OB-GYN Program An average of 800 patients
are seen each year. A team of OB-GYN specialists are assisted by a maternity nurse-practitioner
on staff to assure total comprehensive medical care for the expectant mother that
will take her from early pregnancy through birth and post-natal care.
Pharmacy Services A wide variety of
medications are dispensed and administered in our Brawley clinic. This program is
under the direction of full-time Clinical pharmicists and we are a fully licensed
pharmacy with the ability to bill most insurances and Medi-Cal. We pride ourselves
on the emphasis we place on informing and educating our patients regarding their
medications. We maintain patient drug profiles and monitor the appropriateness of
prescription, which may have an adverse reaction or interact with another medication.
Social Services The Social Services
Department assists individuals and families to enroll in medical and social service
programs for which they are eligible. A substantial amount of counseling in personal
problem solving is also provided. We also assists in the paperwork associated with
obtaining needed services.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a
supplemental food and nutrition education program for pregnant and breast-feeding
women, infants and children may participate in the program up to five years of age.
Participation guidelines are provided by the state of California and the WIC agency.
Clinicas will provide you and your family nutritional care, instruction, assessment,
planning and follow-up. These services have been extended to include patients in
Calexico and El Centro. Distribution sites for WIC vouchers are located in Brawley,
El Centro, Calexico, Winterhaven, Niland, Seeley, Ocotillo and Salton Sea.
Health Education Nothing is more important
than your good health. We believe health education is your first step toward a healthier
lifestyle. At Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo, licensed health educators provide one-to-one
counseling in a wide range of areas: weight control, stress, hypertension, diabetes,
etc. These services are offered free of charge to our patients.
Family Planning Services Clinicas de
Salud del Pueblo offers extensive family planning and counseling services needed
to effectively plan families. Family Planning Services includes routine pelvic exams,
Pap test, medical assessment, pregnancy testing and birth control methods for both
men and women.
Laboratory Services Clinicas has
laboratory services in all our facilities. This enables your Clinician physicians
to obtain your test results promptly and efficiently.
Transportation Patients who
otherwise would not have access to our facilities are encouraged to utilize our
transportation system. Transportation services are available at no charge. Please
call one working day prior to your visit. Call 344-9951.
Fees and Eligibility is open to everyone.
Our fees for medical and dental services are based on family size and income for
patients without insurance. No one, regardless of race, creed, sex or physical disability
is denied services because of their inability to pay. Due to our participation in
Medi-Cal and Medicare programs, we are able to keep our fees at a minimum. Clinicas
welcomes you and your family to avail yourself of our services. Call the number
from your corresponding area for an appointment or more information.