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Comprehensive Primary Care
Betances offers a full range of medical, specialty, complementary, and social services for over 11,000 patients. Primary & specialty medical services include adult and pediatric care, audiology, cardiology, ophthalmology, podiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, prenatal education and internal medicine. Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care includes non-invasive testing, counseling, confidential medical care, support groups, targeted nutritional support and access to a variety of alternative treatments promoting immune system functioning and treatment success.

Our geriatric services focus on the medical needs of patients offering comprehensive medical care to address the core primary and specialty medical needs of patients 60 years of age and older.
Gentle Care for New and Expectant Mothers
Prenatal Care is provided by a qualified Nurse-Midwife and includes a short-term prenatal education program.

Nutrition Enrichment Program: Nutrition counseling and education is a key component of primary care for patients with chronic illnesses. Patients are taught how to make positive dietary changes for improved health. Monthly instructional food preparation classes are available to patients as well as distribution of healthy foods for those affected by conditioned such as Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Obesity and HIV/AIDS.



HIV testing & counseling: Early detection and intervention can lead to improved quality of life for individuals with living virus. Through targeted primary care, our providers work closely with their patients to identify the best treatment options. Complementary therapies may be recommended for possible enhancement of treatment. Social services are an integral part of HIV care



Behavioral Health and Social Services: Assuring good mental health of vulnerable patents is central to the promotion of overall wellness. Long and short-term counseling in the areas of crisis intervention, bereavement, substance abuse and HIV are available to individual and families.



Prenatal Care: Is provided to expectant mothers by caring and highly trained nurse practitioners.



Physical Therapy: The aim of physical therapy is to restore movement and function, relieve pain, and prevent further injury. Physical Therapy helps people lead more active and independent lives. Our patients will be taught a specific exercise program established by the Physical Therapist. Individual home programs are written, taught, and monitored closely by the therapist through the duration of one's therapy with progressive modifications that are based on the progress and established goals. The Physical Therapy gym of Betances is equipped with the most up to date state of the art fitness equipment.

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