About Northwest Buffalo Community Health Center
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.Contact them at the number provided for full details.Northwest Buffalo Community Health Center is a Community Health Center.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
Women's Health NHC is committed to meeting the health needs of women during their reproductive years and beyond. The OB/GYN staff provides extensive health education and counseling including: Gynecologic Services such as annual examinations and Pap smears, consultations and second opinions, hormone replacement therapy, colposcopies and biopsies and sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment; Obstetric Services such as complete evaluations, in-house ultrasound examinations, comprehensive prenatal education, nutritional counseling and individual case management; and Family Planning such as oral and injectable contraceptives, free pregnancy testing to the uninsured, HIV counseling and testing, tubal ligations and natural family planning and barrier methods. Women's health is available at all three locations.
Adult Medicine
The overall goal of NHC's Internal Medicine Department is to promote preventive care, decrease morbidity from chronic illness (such as hypertension and diabetes), provides ongoing screening for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, cancer, tuberculosis and other chronic illness. Traditional medical services are augmented with specialty referrals.
Wellness is a regular feature and includes diet, at-home safety, medical management, over-50 care and so on. Adult medicine is available at the Northwest and Mattina locations.
Pediatrics
Our Pediatric Department guides families through well-child care from newborns through adolescence. The Health Center coordinates referrals to specialists when necessary. Well-child care is emphasized. The Health Center provides immunizations, and participates in the NYS DOH Immunization Program. In addition, primary care providers monitor pediatric growth, development, safety and offer health education to both children and families.
The health maintenance team includes pediatricians and a pediatric nurse practitioner. Pediatric clinicians all emphasize healthy eating to encourage overall wellness and to prevent childhood obesity. Young children are oriented to health care and the need to prevent illness and stay well. Pediatrics is available at the Northwest and Mattina locations.
Family Medicine
The Family Medicine Department at NHC sees children, adults and women's health all by the same doctors and nurse practitioners. The Family Medicine providers use the same care standards as Pediatricians, Internal Medicine and OB/GYN providers at NHC to allow patients consistent care. Family Medicine focuses on care of the entire family and is available at the Northwest and Mattina locations.
Dentistry
The Dental Department at NHC offers complete dental services including examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, dentures (complete or partial), crowns, root canals, minor oral surgery, limited gum treatments and oral cancer screenings. The focus is on prevention.
The Health Center conducts special programs for children starting at age 1. Regular examinations and cleanings are encouraged. Emergency care is provided through Buffalo General Hospital and Erie County Medical Center. Dentistry is available at the Northwest and Mattina locations.
Behavioral Health
NHC's Behavioral Health services include an on-site social worker for brief short-term counseling services and mental health referrals. Our Behavioral Health staff also consists of on-site Community Health Workers to assist our patients in accessing Health and Human Services in the WNY area. Behavioral health is available at Northwest and Mattina sites.
Podiatry
Starting August 2012, NHC has on-site professional foot care available for chronic or acute problems of the foot or ankle at Northwest and Mattina locations.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Northwest Buffalo Community Health Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental andsubstance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
Northwest Buffalo Community Health Center is a Community Health Center.
