HCH Directory - Virginia

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Peninsula Institute for Community Health

Mailing Address:
4714 Marshall Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
Location:
12284 Warwick Boulevard, Suite 2D
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 591-0839
Fax: (757) 591-0978
Email: afutrell@pich.org
Web: www.pich.org
Director: Syed Kalamuddin, DDS, MHA
Medical Director: Michael Parson, MD
UDS Number: 032240

Project Description

The Peninsula Institute for Community Health is a private, nonprofit community health center that provides primary health care services for medically indigent persons who are homeless in Newport News and Hampton.

The Health Care for the Homeless Program provides direct medical care and case management. Primary acute care and prevention are the focus of the medical team, comprising a physician, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, and case managers. The program provides services to people who are homeless through the use of Hampton University Nursing Center mobile health van and a treatment center. In addition, an evening clinic is held at a local shelter. Ongoing health care and specialty medical services are provided through referral to participating health centers and doctors. Services include physicals, dental, prescriptions, pregnancy tests, and assistance with applications for food stamps, Social Security disability benefits, etc. Referrals are made for mental health and substance abuse services. Case managers advocate for clients, set up initial appointments, track health records, provide transportation, and monitor transfers.

The HCH project maintains a cooperative and collaborative relationship with all of the major public and private agencies serving people who are homeless. In addition, cooperative relationships exist with substance abuse and mental health treatment facilities, Redevelopment and Housing Authority, HomeBase of Virginia Peninsula, Virginia Peninsula Council on Domestic Violence, Residency Program, employment security, Social Security, and others. Affiliation exists with Virginia Coalition for the Homeless through which educational efforts, directed toward both general and homeless populations, are conducted. The public is informed of issues regarding people who are homeless through letters, health fairs, and speaking engagements. Clients are educated in areas of concern to them, including AIDS, personal hygiene, legal issues, prenatal care, and nutrition.

Estimated homeless population: 3,000 Patients served: 1,900

Hampton University School of Nursing
1006 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23668
Contact: Arlene Montgomery
Phone: (757) 727-5672
Fax: (757) 727-5423

Portsmouth Community Health Center, Inc.

664 Lincoln Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: (757) 533-9108
Fax: (757) 622-6384
Email: hhines@portshealth.org
Web: www.portshealth.org
Director: Barbara Willis, MSA
Medical Director: Subir Vij, MD
UDS Number: 034100

Project Description

Portsmouth Community Health Center operates two health care centers to provide a full range of primary health care services to homeless adults and children in the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth.

The Park Place Medical Center, located in Norfolk, and Portsmouth Community Health Center, located in Portsmouth, provide comprehensive primary health services and case management on-site. Primary acute care and prevention are the focus of the medical team, comprising a physician, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, and pharmacy technician. The homeless program gives the hospitals in the community a place to direct patients for a medical home. The medical home constitutes the delivery of primary care partnerships with patients and community providers to access a comprehensive array of services. Patients have a shorter wait time for appointments, compared to the hospital clinics. They also have a medical home with appropriate follow-up and help securing needed prescriptions. Patients also have access to case management. All these services are under one roof.

Linkages include medical and social service agencies, including YWCA, Norfolk Department of Human Services, St. Columba's Medicine and Transportation Program, Tidewater AIDS Crisis Taskforce, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, local Social Security Administration, Norfolk Homeless Consortium, and Portsmouth Homeless Advisory Consortium.

Estimated homeless population: 900 Patients served: 638

The Daily Planet Health Care for the Homeless

517 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 783-2505
Fax: (804) 783-2514
Email: pjp7jfh@aol.com
Web: dailyplanetva.org
Director: Peter J. Prizzio, MD
HCH Coordinator: Helena DeLigt, MSW
Medical Director: Dianne Cane, MD
UDS Number: 031720

Project Description

The Daily Planet HCH project provides a full range of services to individuals who are homeless in Richmond.

Services are provided by a physician, registered nurse, dentist, psychiatrist, mental health therapist, substance abuse counselor, social work managers, and outreach workers. Primary care includes physical exams, gynocological exams, screening for hypertension, diabetes, TB, HIV, STDs, and urgent care. Treatment and follow-up is provided for chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. The dental health clinic provides preventive and restorative dental care. Health education includes preventive health care, nutrition, chronic disease management, dental care, and mental health care. Mental health services include therapy, medication management, and case management. Substance abuse services include group and individual counseling, as well as access to inpatient treatment.

Linkages include medical and social service agencies. The HCH program participates in Richmond Enhancing Access to Community Health Care (a coalition of safety net providers) and Homeward (a collaboration of homeless service providers). The HCH program provides services to the Greater Richmond Medical and Mental Health Respite Program. The program also works closely with the Medical College of Virginia Hospital (for specialty care) and area schools and universities (to provide internships and externships).

Estimated homeless population: 6,000 Patients served: 3,312

MCV Hospitals
Department of Pharmacy Services
Richmond, VA 23298
Contact: Laurel Loyd
Phone: (804) 828-0365
Fax: (804) 783-2514

UKrops Pharmacy @ The Community Pride
500 North Harrison Street Box 980042
Richmond, VA 23220
Contact: George Holzbach
Phone: (804) 358-4999
Fax: (804) 359-6854