Cambridge Family Health Center

Overview:
Nevada Health Centers operates 21 medical and dental sites including a Health Care for the Homeless Program, a School Based Health Program and an OB/GYN Center.  In addition we operate three Miles for Smiles Buses, the Mammovan, two WIC sites and a Community Health Pharmacy.

Cambridge Family Health Center opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in 2002.  It is located in Las Vegas, which is in Clark County.

Cambridge Family Health Center was opened with the help of county funds granted by Commissioner Myrna Williams, and collaboration with the Clark County Health Access Consortium. Cambridge Family Health Center shares a building with over 15 other agencies to serve the public called The Cambridge Community Center. With this partnership a multitude of services and activities for individuals and families, including medical services, educational services, computer training, arts & crafts, county and State benefits, and programs for people of all ages from infants to seniors are offered.

Target Population— Las Vegas Population is approximately 525,000 people and Clark County’s population is approximately 1,600,000 people.

Services Provided— Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, D.O.T. Physicals
Occupational Health, STD/HIV Education & Screening, Family Planning, Periodic Screenings for Kids & Adults, Well-Child Care and Immunizations, Prenatal and Newborn Care, Chronic Illness Management, Health Education.

Staffing:
Cambridge is staffed with two MDs. There are two back office and three front office support staff.  Two Eligibility Workers are on site to assist patients with applications for Medicaid, Nevada Check-Up and Medicare.

Federal Designation:  HPSA

Patient Profile for 2004: Ethnic Groups served (top 3): Hispanic (35%), Caucasian (23%),  African American (8%).

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