We placed our public health sticker was placed on the door of the Tampa Family Health Center. This health center is located at 1502 E. Fowler Avenue, next to the Steak-N-Shake. We chose to put our sticker at this location because it is a place that helps the community control the spread of infectious diseases and many common viruses. This is a state funded facility that welcomes children and adults who may or may not have insurance or use government funded assistance such as Medicaid and Medicare. This particular health center is one of twelve health centers that Tampa has to offer. While this may sound like a lot, Tampa houses about 336,823 residents. With this being said, these health centers are often overcrowded and unable to assist their patients in a timely manner. Often times leading to patients losing interest in their health and making the center overall less appealing. This is an important issue because Medicaid and Medicare is usually the only source of medical assistant that inner city people, living below poverty guideline have. Tampa Family Health Center is easily accessible and normally requires a low payment or no payment at all for services rendered. This is especially important because most private doctor visits are costly and may not be in areas where these patients can get to. Also, this type of center can be considered a “one stop shop” being that they care for children as young as one month old and adults into their elder years. This is a center where the whole family can be seen all in one visit. This can help getting vaccinations and checks up more convenient!
This is a great opportunity to our community to have a medical access at a low cost. It is important because our health is our first priority and we have the right easy access to our medical care.
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ReplyDeleteGreat location group! The North Tampa Family Clinic is an affordable, resourceful aid that accommodates the community. NTF Clinic as well as their other locations such as Lee Davis offers the County insurance to patients with little to no income that qualify. If you do not qualify for the County Insurance the clinic will based your fee for service according to your income which can range relatively low from $0 to $150.00 according to their sliding scales. Even if you don't have Medicaid/Medicare or any other form of governmental insurance, the County Insurance as well as the Sliding Scale fee for service helps provide patients with medical care, dental care, referrals to specialist, patient education, free condoms for all, as well as prescriptions purchasing. All of these convenient services among many others are offered at this location. Great post!
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ReplyDeleteThis was a really good location that really applies to public health in Tampa Florida where i grew up. I never knew there was some many of these Health Centers around Tampa and that they could treat such a wide range of people from children all the way to the elderly. It's also good to know that these places are not charging so much so it's affordable for anyone and they are located all around the city so even if the patient doesn't have transportation they can easily get there.
A little over 16% percent of the U.S. population is uninsured. These Americans cannot afford health insurance, but are not poor enough to qualify for medicare. Therefore, health centers like the Tampa Family Health Center provide affordable health care services for the uninsured. Furthermore, the Tampa Family Health Center provides preventative services beneficial to public health. This center advocates and provides services to control the spread of infectious diseases and offers affordable vaccinations. All in all, the Tampa Family Health Center is a great example of public health.
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