Marco Damiani CEO, Metro Community Health Centers Healthcare reform continues to swirl around us at both the New York State and National levels. Now, more than ever, we must continue to transform our systems of care to outpace the challenges that lie ahead and turn them into opportunities whenever possible. Children and adults with intellectual/developmental [...]
Dr. Richard Cohen Director, Behavioral Health Metro Community Health Centers Primary Care Settings have become a gateway for many individuals with behavioral health and primary medical care needs. To address these needs, many primary care providers are integrating behavioral health care services into their settings. Models have emerged that include the use of care managers, [...]
MONIQUE DENNIS-FARRINGTON MCHC BOARD MEMBER Over ten years ago, I received a phone call from my son Anthony’s school. The school called me and told me that Anthony’s wheelchair was broken and that I had to come pick him up. I took the next day off from work to try and get the wheelchair repaired. [...]
Melanie Moelis, Chief Business Officer As you know, Metro Community Health Centers is a new Network of Sub-recipient Federally Qualified Health Centers. We are partners of the NYU/Lutheran Family Health Center System and a community-based organiza- tion that provides comprehensive primary care and preventive care, including health, oral, and behavioral health services to persons of [...]
Rita Bilello DDS, Director of Dentistry On Saturday, June 4, it was my pleasure to spend the day with my family and colleagues at the Special Olympics NYC Metro Invitational. While spending a beautiful day outside with my MCHC colleagues, we were able to watch inspiring athletic events, interact with the Special Olympics athletes and [...]
