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Through its Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC) program, CommuniCare provides public housing and Section 8 residents with access to comprehensive primary healthcare, health education, and supportive services in order to improve their overall health and well-being. The PHPC program is funded through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Bureau of Primary Health Care.
PHPC patients are referred into medical, dental, and behavioral health programs at Barrio Family Health Center and the Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center.
CommuniCare Health Centers provides comprehensive
primary health care services to all ages.
PHPC Staff
Augustin Sicard, Ph.D., M.P.H.,
(R) N.D.
Director of Special Programs
University of St. Michaels
University of Toronto, Canada
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Juanita Olvera, LVN
PHPC Supervisor
Norma Morales, CNA
Outreach Worker
Angelita Serrata, CNA
Outreach Worker
Karina Flores, CNA
Outreach Worker
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Services Available
Outreach Services
Address special needs of public housing and Section 8 residents including medical, dental, nutritional, and behavioral health. Hospital and home visits.
Health Education
- Individual and Group Health Classes
- Individual Health Checks: Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
- Diabetes Education
- Immunizations
- STD Prevention
- Family Planning
Behavioral Health
- Couple and Individual Counseling
- Problem Solving
- Listening and Communication Skills
- Psychiatric Consultation
- Support Groups
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