To Our Children's Future With
Health’s PHCC Division ensures the participating youth and families in the
Haddington & Nicetown-Tioga areas of Philadelphia receive an integrated
continuum of care by providing coordination of preventive health and primary
care services.
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Preventive Health Services- Caries out the agency mandate
that all youth enrolled in any program supported by To Our Children's Future
With Health maintain current health assessments. Through our partnering physicians, Preventive
Health Services connects youth with their primary care physician and provides
youth enrolled in any of the programs supported by To Our Children's Future
With Health access to a primary care physician at no cost to them.
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Primary Care- Youth
participants who receive an initial physical and immunization through TOCFWH are
eligible for sick and continuum care and health education.
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HIV Prevention- Addresses
the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Haddington and Nicetown-Tioga communities
through awareness and education to all participating youth. HIV testing,
counseling, and treatment is strongly encouraged for youth ages 15 to 18.
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Research Evaluation- Assesses
the effectiveness of the continuity of healthcare services offered to
participating youth, using an internal database and well-documented
best-practices in promoting community health, as well as parent surveys.