Park DuValle Community Health Centers are dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy. In doing so we want to make sure you are getting accurate information regarding COVID-19 (Corona Virus). Those who are age 60+, have an inability to fight infections (immunocompromised), or have other illnesses already are at a higher risk for complications. Most who have contracted the…
Bethesda, MD – Hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), the 2023 Policy and Issues Forum scheduled for this week (March 8-11) will draw thousands of Community Health Center advocates from around the country – including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, patients and senior executives. Key areas of focus for the conference will be rebuilding the primary care workforce, protecting…
WASHINGTON, DC — Park DuValle Community Health Centerannounced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the new National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to voluntarily seek and earn the new NCQA validation. “Validating our data is an essential part of NCQA. I’m excited for…
On November 10, Park DuValle Community Health Center (PDCHC) hosted a Grand Opening at our new location for its neighborhood health center serving the Newburg/Buechel community. Upon opening, the 11,000-square-foot clinic will be expanding its services to include Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, WIC, Dental, and Pharmacy. “I’m very excited about this opportunity to expand our services in the Newburg/Buechel…
Monday, we celebrate the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was one of the faces of the American Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King advocated for rights to vote, desegregation, labor rights and other basic civil rights for black Americans, including access to quality health care. “We are concerned about the constant use of federal funds to support this most…
93% of cervical cancer is preventable and yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we’re looking at how to minimize your risk of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer is an overgrowth of cells in the lower part of the uterus (the part that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer is often…
Flu season is back. And just because COVID is still here doesn’t mean we can sleep on the flu. Many people thought that the flu went away last year. That was NOT the case. While we did see less flu cases last year, that was due to widespread mask wearing, as well as social distancing. This year, many places have…
As kids start going back to school, it is a great time to get routines in place to help minimize stress and anxiety and increase efficiency and independence. Have a Morning Routine One of the easiest ways for kids of all ages to get a good start in the morning is to have a routine. Knowing exactly what needs to…
The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is the latest strain to hit the US. This strain is said to be more contagious and more deadly than the prior variants that have plagued not only the United State but the world over the last year. Here are 3 things you need to know about the COVID-19 Delta Variant. 1. More Contagious The…