To talk with a nurse about a medical problem you are experiencing after hours, simply call your clinic's main number and follow the automatic telephone message. You'll be asked to provide your name, phone number, and a brief description of the medical condition. In just a few moments,one of our nurses will call you to discuss your health concern. The nursing staff does not diagnose problems or prescribe medication. Instead they discuss the situation with the patient and assess whether the condition needs immediate medical attention.
All medical advice is based on information developed by a physician.
For non-emergency cases that can wait until the clinic opens, nurses use a computer and fax equipment to gather information, send it to the clinic, and set up an appointment for the next day. Patients who have used the service say talking to the nurse gives them peace of mind. It's rewarding to know I can give them a little reassurance when it's needed most. The Community Health Centers are federally qualified and we receive important funding from the federal government. To help us maintain this status, patients are regularly invited to serve on our Board of Directors.