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Services include: Pediatric care Dental care Gynecological care Podiatry General adult primary care Community-based research Diagnostic laboratories HIV primary care and health screenings Immunizations Voluntary family planning and referrals to obstetrical and other specialty care services. Support services include: Sliding-Fee scale discount program Case management Outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling HIV and STI testing Outreach Nutrition Our History 1983: Health Crisis Network (HCN) is Born Health Crisis Network (HCN) is formed to provide a response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with crisis intervention, social support, and educational programs. 1984: The White Party™ is Born The White Party™ is formed and becomes the first of Care Resource’s two premier annual community fund-raising events. 1988: AIDS Walk Miami is Born The South Florida community unites for the first AIDS Walk Miami 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser, becoming the second signature annual community fundraising event. 1989: Community Research Initiative (CRI) is Born Community Research Initiative (CRI) is founded and pioneers the implementation of community-based clinical trials through its network of physicians across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Virtually all of the popular anti-retroviral drugs widely used today have been studied by the health center through its clinical research program. 1998: HCN and CRI merge into Care Resource Health Crisis Network and Community Research Initiative merge to form Care Resource and become the largest organization serving South Florida’s HIV/AIDs community. 1999: Primary Medical Care Implemented Primary medical care is implemented with funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program creating a system to rapidly and effectively triage those identified as HIV positive into a comprehensive system for medical care and supportive services. 2002: HIV Primary Medical Care Implemented HIV primary medical care is implemented at Care Resource in Broward County as a comprehensive system for medical care and supportive services for HIV positive individuals. 2004: Food For Life Network joins Care Resource Food for Life Network, a food pantry dedicated to feeding men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS since 1987, becomes a subsidiary of Care Resource. 2009: Care Resource Becomes a Federally Qualified Health Center Care Resource becomes a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) expanding its mission to serve all of South Florida’s diverse communities most in need. 2013: Miami Beach site added as Federally Qualified Health Center Adds another Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) site in Miami Beach, creating a third location for its outreach and operations to the community. Additionally, the first on-site Care Resource Walgreens Pharmacy opens in Miami Dade and Broward County under the 340B program. 2013: Joint Commission Accredited The Joint Commission certifies Care Resource as Primary Care Medical Home, a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation received from The Joint Commission for the health center’s continued provision of safe, high-quality care and services. 2014: Care Resource Opens facility in Little Havana Care Resource opens a medical facility in Little Havana serving individuals living in the areas of Little Havana, Shenandoah, Little Gables, North Coral Gables, Historic Coral Way and the City of Miami. 2014: Care Resource Implements Pediatric Care Care Resource begins providing pediatric care in Miami Dade and Broward Counties to include well-child care; pediatric hearing, vision, and dental care, immunizations, routine health screenings, adolescent care, and adolescent behavioral health services. Additionally, The White Party fundraiser celebrates its 30th Anniversary. 2016: Joint Commission recognizes Behavioral Health Care Resource became accredited by The Joint Commission for it’s Behavioral Health (BH), recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. 2017: Care Resource Announces Expansion of it’s Midtown Facility Care Resource announces a 2-year, multi-million-dollar plan to modernize, expand and redesign its health center and administrative headquarters at 3510 Biscayne Boulevard. 2017: Care Resource Implements Test and Treat Program Care Resource Implements the Test and Treat Program, in partnership with the Department of Health of Broward County, to provide same-day access to a doctor and HIV medication to newly diagnosed individuals and those previously diagnosed but who fell out of care. 2018: Care Resource Recognized a Health Center Quality Leader Care Resource is recognized as a Health Center Quality Leader exceeding national clinical quality benchmarks (including Healthy People 2020 goals) for chronic disease management and preventive care. Additionally, AIDS Walk Miami enters its 30th year. 2018: Care Resource Recognized as Center of Excellence Care Resource is recognized as a Center of Excellence for LGBT Care by the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) in policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees. Additionally, Care Resource implements the Test and Treat Rapid Access Program in Miami-Dade County, in partnership 2019: Care Resource Breaks Ground on Midtown Facility On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Ken Russell officiate over the groundbreaking ceremony transforming Care Resource’s existing 22,000 square foot two-story building into a 55,000 square foot, seven-story state-of-the-art community health center. 2020: Adapting Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Care Resource maintains quality services, enhances access to healthcare, and protects patients and staff via expansion of telehealth services and onsite safety measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency Assistance Fund established for emergency needs of patients during COVID-19 global pandemic, including food vouchers, rental and mortgage assistance, and at-home HIV testing. 2021: Midtown Miami Health Center Reopens Care Resource’s renovated and expanded Midtown Miami Health Center reopens, bringing innovative, integrated, and high-quality healthcare to historically underinvested or underrepresented communities throughout Miami-Dade County. See our full list of health services by clicking on the link below or call 305-576-1234: > Health Services News Information, events and news related to your healthcare Sign up for our newsletter Email* Miami-Dade County Midtown 3801 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137 T: 305.576.1234 F: 305.571.2020 Miami Beach 1680 Michigan Ave. Ste. 912 Miami Beach, FL 33139 T: 305.534.0503 T: 305.673.3555 F: 305.538.4090 Little Havana 1901 S.W. 1st St. – 3rd FL Miami, FL 33135 T: 305.203.5230 F: 305.203.5231 Broward County Fort Lauderdale 871 West Oakland Park Blvd. Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311 T: 954.567.7141 F: 954.565.5624 Oakland Park 3160 Powerline Road Oakland Park, FL 33309 FTCA HEALTH CENTER This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS Opportunities for vendors, contractors, and consultants to do business with Care Resource. Click Here ©2021 Care Resource Community Health Centers, Inc. DBA Care Resource does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities (including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, past/present history of a mental disorder), prior conviction of a crime (or similar characteristic), workplace hazards to reproductive systems, gender identity or expression, or other legally protected classifications in its programs and activities as required by the 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and policies. Care Resource is a registered nonprofit. FEI #59-2564198.