Damian Services

DFCC SLIDING FEE SCALE DISCOUNT
The DFCC Sliding Fee Scale Discount is based on current Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL). SFSD is offered to all individuals without insurance based on countable income, family size and income percentage level of the FPL. The SFSD is based on the current DFCC visit rate. Additionally, the SFSD is offered to individuals with insurance who are unable to afford their co-pays. In the event that patients fall at or below 200% of the FPL and provide appropriate documentation, the staff will implement the DFCC Sliding Fee Scale Discount Program.

SLIDING FEE SCALE DISCOUNT PROGRAM

1. On admission, The Clinical Office Associate or designee(s) will determine the insurance status of the patient.
2. The Clinical Office Associate or designee(s) will provide the patient with information on health insurance programs offered by New York State for which they may be eligible.
3. Patients with incomes that appear to qualify them for a NYS Insurance Program and demonstrate a willingness to file an application will be referred to a DFCC Certified Application Counselor (CAC) for assistance.
4. Patients who present documented proof that they have applied for a New York State insurance program will not be billed and classified as Medicaid pending.

We make sure you receive all of the preventive services and health education you need. We also help you access specialty services and hospital care if you need it.

• Check-ups
• Treatment for illnesses
• Health education
• Vaccinations
• Hearing and vision tests
• Women’s health services including gynecology exams, PAP tests and family planning
• Men’s health services including care for prostate problems and STI screening

And much more!

• Coronary Artery Disease, both treatment, and prevention. This includes chest pain-Angina, post-heart-attack care, and arrhythmias, including Atrial Fibrillation. In addition to our Primary Care providers, we have a Board-certified Cardiologist on our Staff;
• Hypertension/High Blood Pressure, the “silent killer.” We emphasize the impact of HBP on the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Moreover, we now have a program that includes Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring, to help our patients monitor their blood pressure at home and have the data automatically sent to their provider; if elevated pressure is detected, the patient is advised to come in for medication adjustment;
• Valvular (Heart Valve) and Congenital Heart Disease: our Specialist is well versed in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

If you have any concerns about your smile, you should receive an exam and consultation to address these problems.

At Damian Family Care Centers, we have numerous experienced and caring dental professionals to provide the answers you are seeking. We deliver a wide range of dental services to control your bleeding gums, cavities, and all of your dental needs. All of our dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants will help you and your children get healthy again by providing treatment such as:

• Cleanings
• Fluoride treatments
• White filling
• Dentures
• Root canals
• Crown
• Extractions

Come in to discuss the possibilities to get the smile that you want.

Our team includes:

Medical Providers: Our family doctors and nurse practitioners are dedicated to helping you manage your diabetes. They will keep your labs up to date, schedule yearly screenings like eye and foot exams, and ensure you’re on the correct medications.

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs): CDEs are licensed professionals who can help you learn about nutrition, medications, insulin, exercise, and many other ways of staying healthy.Ask your diabetes educator to show you how to use the “Healthy Plate Method” to manage your diabetes and lose weight.

At some locations, we offer:

Onsite A1C results: This important diabetes test is available in our own clinics, so you can get your results right away.

National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) Groups: These groups are for patients that do not have diabetes but are at risk for developing diabetes. Risk factors for diabetes include:

• Being overweight or obese
• Have a history of diabetes in your family
• Been diagnosed pre-diabetic by your doctor

NDPP is a lifestyle change program that consists of a series of sessions to help you make better food choices and increase your physical activity.

Our primary care providers are well-versed in these conditions, plus we have several experts in Gastroenterology to consult with if the condition is more complex or difficult to diagnose or treat.

Our family physicians, nurse practitioners, and our gynecologist, as well as our health educators, nutritionists, social workers, and behavioral health providers, work together to provide comprehensive and holistic care to women of all ages. We believe in helping women become healthy and stay healthy.

Our staff spends time counseling patients on ways to promote health and well-being such as eating correctly, exercising, and getting specific tests and screenings based on a woman’s age and other factors. Our Director of HIV Care and Infectious Disease specialists also offer specialized care for women with HIV/AIDS.

These life-threatening conditions can often be controlled with specific anti-viral medications, which themselves have to be carefully monitored for side effects. Our experts are certified in Gastroenterology as well as Infectious Diseases.

Our clinicians also help to ameliorate the ravages of chronic Cirrhosis due, most often, to alcohol abuse over a long period of time. We also diagnose and manage conditions related to pancreatitis and gall bladder disease.

Medical Services

• HIV medical care, primary care and urgent care from providers who are HIV specialists
• Health education and nutrition counseling
• Treatment education, including the importance of taking medication on a regular basis
• LGBT-sensitive services
• Referrals for specialty care services
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – daily pill to help prevent HIV
• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) – medication taken within 72 hours of HIV exposure to prevent infection

Behavioral Health Services

• Psychotherapy
• Psychiatry, psychiatric evaluations, medications, and follow-up
• Help with depression, stress, and family problems related to HIV status
• Help managing relationships that may be challenged because of HIV status

Each person has a personal path to recovery from opioid and other substance-use disorders (SUDs). Treatment with medication can help you or your loved one begin your recovery, regain your life and place in the community, and improve your relationships with family and friends.

Damian Family Care Centers is here to help – we offer MAT services. MAT can help you or your loved one live free of pain pills, heroin, and fentanyl. With MAT, your primary care provider has the option to give you a regular dose of a medication called buprenorphine/Suboxone that will help you manage the symptoms of withdrawal, like cravings, body aches, anxiety, and digestive issues. Many thousands of people have used MAT to overcome addiction and take control of their lives.

We offer MAT as part of comprehensive primary medical care, so you can get help with all of your primary medical needs in one place. People who need more intensive treatment for their substance use are referred to dedicated addiction treatment centers, while we continue to provide primary care services.

We have an expert group of psychiatrists, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who specialize in Psychiatric conditions, including:

• Depression
• Bipolar Disorders
• PTSD
• Generalized Anxiety

…among other conditions.

Behavioral health disorders involve a pattern of disruptive or destructive behavior that lasts several months or more. It isn’t a spur-of-the-moment action, but rather a pattern that has built up over time. Behavioral Health issues can include substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling addiction, and sex addiction. Each of these conditions stems from destructive behaviors. In children, behavioral health disorders may include ADHD or autism spectrum disorder.

We provide care in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere so that families and individuals can find tranquility while focusing on their needs. Damian providers prescribe medication management and counseling for the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, relationship concerns, as well as grief and bereavement support.

• Headaches, including Migraines and Cluster Headache
• Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Peripheral Neuropathy (often related to Diabetes)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Parkinson’s Disease and similar motor conditions
• Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
• Epilepsy/seizure disorders

Many eye diseases and conditions often go undetected because they do not show any symptoms until they progress to an advanced stage. Whether you have had glasses for years or never had an eye exam before, the Optometry services at Damian Family Care Centers can help you see a bright future. Eye exams are usually easy and painless. During the exam, the doctor will review your family and your medical history, determine any need for glasses, and conduct a check of the health of your eyes using eye drops if required. After the exam, the doctor will talk with you about your results and answer any questions you may have.

We offer a wide variety of vision services such as routine and comprehensive eye exams. We also offer general health exams to screen for eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, floaters, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, we prescribe eye medications for conditions such as dry eyes, allergies, and eye infections. We have a wide variety of glasses to choose from, for those with and without insurance. The Optometry services at Damian Family Care Centers is committed to help you achieve, as well as maintain, clear and comfortable vision for your future.

The pediatric service follows the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on the periodicity of exams and utilizes age-specific health history templates to ensure age-appropriate care. Immunizations are administered according to AAP guidelines, focusing on achieving the US Public Health Service goal of 90% immunization rates in children by age two.

Our young patients are continually assessed for developmental delays during regularly scheduled well-child visits. Growth parameters are recorded and plotted on CDC standardized growth charts. Children found to have developmental delays or growth abnormalities are evaluated and referred accordingly. In addition, patients are screened for emotional and behavioral issues and are referred for mental health services if needed. Patients and their parents are provided with education surrounding the reason for the visit as well as anticipatory guidance during routine physical exam visits.

Services include:

• Newborn Care
• Adolescent health
• Assessment of growth and development
• Behavioral health and psycho-social assessments
• Routine physical exams
• Immunizations
• Hearing and vision screen
• Lead Screen and Prevention
• Asthma management & treatment
• Management of acute and chronic medical problems
• Sub-specialty referrals
• Sick & walk-in visits

We believe in helping each child realize their full potential as an adult.

At Damian, we offer outpatient physical therapy services for patients (adolescent to geriatric) recovering from orthopedic and neurological impairments of all types. After you have been examined by one of our highly trained specialists, we will customize a physical therapy program to meet your needs and goals. No two patients are exactly alike, and no two injuries are exactly alike. At Damian, we provide the individual attention required to devise a customized course of care that’s right for you.

In addition to traditional physical therapy techniques and modalities, such as therapeutics exercises, Mobility/Range-of-motion exercise, ultrasound, TENS, EMS and paraffin wax therapy, our physical therapist specializes in the following techniques:
 

• Myofascial release technique
• Manual therapy
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
• Metabolic energy technique
• Trigger point release
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Joint mobilization
• Taping
• Prosthetic and orthotics training

The podiatrists at The Damian Health Centers will provide gentle and unique care just for you.

Some of the Podiatric Problems addressed at the Damian Health Centers include:

• Ankle sprains
• Arthritic foot and ankle care
• Athlete’s foot
• Bunions
• Corns
• Calluses
• Geriatric Foot Care
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Fungus Nails
• Heel and Arch pain

And more…