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Welcome to Northwest Buffalo Community Center Inc.

Health Care Center

155 Lawn Ave at Military Rd Buffalo, New York 14207 875-2904

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings

Medical Services This is a group practice. The doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner that you choose will coordinate your care. We have the following special services:

Adult Medicine Physical exams Routine lab testing Sexually transmitted disease screening treatment Immunizations Health maintenance EKGs Sick care Referrals to off-site specialists

Additional Services Available Laboratory collection site WIC visits Health education Confidential HIV testing Confidential pregnancy testing Transportation assistance Wheelchair accessible Free parking

Financial Information

Insurances We accept most standard medical and dental insurances, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. At the time of scheduling your appointment, please tell us what type of insurance you have. It is important that you bring all necessary forms and insurance cards with you to the Health Center.

Fees Our fees are reasonable. If you have no medical or dental insurance, please call prior to your appointment to talk about our sliding fee scale. You may be eligible for reduced rates based on your family's size and income. All payments and co-payments are expected at the time of service.

Prescription Refills

If you are on any medication, please plan ahead to be sure you have enough medicine to last until your next visit. Make sure you know all your medications or bring all the bottles to your appointment. If you run out, please call us at 875-2904 X273 for our prescription refill hotline.

Emergencies

The Health Center has 24-hour medical emergency coverage. If you become ill after hours, call the Health Center at 875-2904 and tell the answering service that you need to speak to your physician.

Hospitalizations

Prior authorization by your physician is needed before hospitalization or emergency room visits. If you have a non-life threatening problem and must go to the emergency room, call the Health Center and your insurance as soon as possible.

If you or your family member needs to be hospitalized, your physician will continue to care for you.

At The Time Of Your Visit... Plan to arrive a few minutes early Bring in all current medications Bring all insurance information and card Bring in any medical records you have, such as immunizations or labs. Tell us about an other doctors you go to Tell us if your visit is a job-related injury, an automobile accident, or a disability Your insurance company may require you to list your primary medical doctor with them up to a full month BEFORE the first visit. Please call your insurance company to register the doctor you have chosen here at the Health Center.

Information about Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center

Since 1987, we have been providing services to the Buffalo community. We are physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, a social worker, a registered dietitian and dentists, a dental hygienist, dental assistants and many other good people. Together with you and your family, we are a team offering the best quality health care available.

For Appointments..Call 875-2904 X202 Patients are seen by appointment. We are not a walk-in clinic. When you call for your appointment, you will be asked several questions to help determine how much time you need and whom you should see. If you are unable to keep an appointment, please call us at least 24 hours in advance.

About Phone Calls... If you have an urgent problem, please call us as early as possible after 8:30 a.m. The medical staff will return a call received before 4:00 p.m. on the same day.

Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center is located at 155 Lawn Avenue in the former School #79 building, off of Military Road, one block of north Hertel Avenue.

Route 190 North - Exit 13 (Austin) Route 190 South - Exit 14 (Ontario) Route 198 Scajacquada Expressway Exit at Grant Street Bus Routes #3, #20, #23 and #30

Prevent illness before it starts. Visit us for regular check-ups while you are healthy! Get to know us!

Pediatric Care Well-child physical exams Sick care Immunizations Lead screening Teen health care Health education Women's Health Family planning Gynecology Pregnancy testing Obstetrics Sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment Assistance for uninsured pregnant women Dental Services Preventative dental exams Fillings and extractions Routine cleaning and exams Restorative dentistry including crowns, bridges and dentures Root canals Social Work Referrals to community agencies Brief crisis counseling Nutritional Services On-site nutritional counseling Diabetic teaching Weight management programs for the whole family - pediatric, adolescent and adult