Project Description:
Through WIHD's Primary Care Services program, medical care is provided to individuals who reside with their families, in residential settings, and attend day programs. Because of our experience, we have a thorough understanding of the various documentation requirements that may be called for by each of these settings. On-site services include:
Preventive Care - Annual physical examinations, gynecological screenings (Pap smears, pelvic and breast exams), cholesterol, thyroid function, prostate cancer and osteoporosis screenings, and testing for tuberculosis.
Routine Medical Care - Annual physical examinations, completion of forms and clearance to participate in camps, day programs, and recreation programs such as Special Olympics, urgent care due to illness.
Follow up Medical Services - Ongoing health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
Internal Medicine Services - Conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, hormonal imbalances, diabetes, cancer, auto-immune disorders.
Laboratory Services - Ability to collect blood, urine, stool and other cultures.