Project Description:
Through WIHD's Health Services program, care is provided to individuals who reside with their families and for those in residential settings. 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:
Primary and Preventive Care including annual physical examinations, gynecological screenings (Pap smears, pelvic and breast exams), cholesterol monitoring, thyroid function testing, prostate cancer and osteoporosis screenings, and testing for tuberculosis.
Routine Medical Care is provided including annual physical examinations, completion of forms and clearance to participate in camps, day programs, and recreation programs such as Special Olympics. Same day services and urgent care are also provided to address patient illness.
Follow up Medical Services - The monitoring and management of ongoing health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
Internal Medicine Services - Ongoing services for chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, hormonal imbalances,asthma, auto-immune disorders, diabetes, etc.
Laboratory Services - Ability to collect and process blood, urine, and stool for offsite analysis. WIHD has a bidirectional interface with the laboratory and receives and reviews results electronically.
In addition to primary health care services for individuals with disabilities, WIHD offers extensive subspecialty services. These include:
Endocrinology: Provides diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as hypothyroidism related to Down syndrome, osteoporosis related to Prader-Willi syndrome and immobility, hyperprolactinemia related to the use of certain psychotropic medications, hormonal imbalances related to Turner's syndrome.
Pediatric and Adult ENT: This clinic serves patients from the entire community, (individuals with and without developmental disabilities), providing medical and surgical care for head and neck cancers, chronic sinusitis, ear infections, and hearing loss, as well as other conditions.
Ophthalmology: Ability to screen patients' vision regardless of ability to read or recognize letters or pictures, prescribe corrective lenses, treat infections and other conditions such as glaucoma, and can coordinate the surgical treatment of cataracts and provide post operative care.
Dermatology: Screenings for skin cancer and treatment of common skin disorders such as acne and skin rashes.
Physiatry: Provides evaluations and prescriptions for appropriate vendors to fabricate orthotics, braces and special shoes.
Gynecology: Treatment includes follow up of abnormal findings ascertained from routine evaluations, as well as handling all referrals for specialized gynecological work-ups and surgery.
Urology: This clinic addresses issues such as urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, prostate screenings, testicular masses and the treatment of prostate cancer.
Cardiology: Diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as congenital heart problems, cardiac disease, hypertension, and elevated lipids; we are able to provide onsite diagnostic tests such as, echocardiograms, and have access to interventional cardiological procedures such as cardiac catheterization, and surgical intervention through our affiliation with WMC.
Podiatry: Provides routine nail care, foot care for diabetics, and the treatment of fungal and other infections of the feet and nails.
Neurology: Care for conditions such as epilepsy, dementia, behavioral problems, and brain tumors, as well as care for our patients admitted to WMC with neurological problems. Arrangements can be made for inpatient admissions for evaluations that need to be performed under anesthesia such as CT scans, MRI's, etc.
Behavioral Health service (Psychiatry and Psychology) can provide psychological testing, dementia screenings and medication management. The Metabolic/Nutrition service assists individuals with weight gain, weight loss and the need for special diets. Complementing the medical offerings is a comprehensive dental practice covering preventive and restorative care. Dental services are provided in a four chair center based dental practice which is complemented by a two chair mobile dental van that provides services in association with community based settings.
