Healthcare: Public Health

Organization Overview:  ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives.
Language:  Arabic,English
Cultures:  All,Arabic,Egyptian,Iraqi,Jordanian,Lebanese,Palestinian,Syrian,Yemeni
Street:  6450 Maple St.
City/Township:  Dearborn
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48126
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 216-2200
Fax No:  3135843226
Organization Overview:  ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives.
Language:  Arabic,English
Cultures:  All,Arabic,Egyptian,Iraqi,Jordanian,Lebanese,Palestinian,Syrian,Yemeni
Street:  4301 E. Fourteen Mile Rd
City/Township:  Sterling Heights
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48310
Country:  USA
Phone:  (586) 722-6036
Organization Overview:  The American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids is the regional chapter headquarters for the West Michigan region, which includes 6 community chapters and 23 counties on the west side of the state. Although the original chapter has transformed since World War I, the vision has remained the same. Compassionate volunteers have been committed to helping others since 1917. This commitment to service will continue for years to come.
Street:  1050 Fuller Ave NE
City/Township:  Grand Rapids
State:  MI
Zip Code:  49503
Country:  USA
Phone:  (61)6456-8661
Organization Overview:  ACC's (Arab American and Chaldean Council) Public Health Division focuses on implementing preventative methods to improve the quality of life through community education and research. Primary Care The ACC Primary Care Clinic provides healthcare services to the uninsured and medically under-served. Services include immunizations, general health assessments and screenings, preventative care, applications for medications, and referrals. The clinic partners with the City of Detroit and Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Lab to provide the community with low cost lab services. In partnership with Karmanos Cancer Institute ACC provides pre-screenings for early detection of breast cancer. A young woman with a large lump in her breast neglected getting checked for breast cancer due to lack of insurance. After learning about ACC’s Primary Care Clinic she came in for a prescreening. With the help of our clinical staff she received referral services, a mammogram and treatment at Karmanos. With the assistance of ACC and the screenings she was diagnosed with breast cancer in its early stages. Today she is cancer free and continues to receive yearly mammograms. Safe at Home Project HAVEN, a place where people can go to be safe, get help and join programs to assist them in living their lives without violence, hurting, or abuse, and the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) are working together to provide help. The ACC will work directly with HAVEN should someone enter HAVEN’s shelter or need an advocate. Families are important, so is feeling safe at home. Love should not hurt and love should not scare you. We can help. You are not alone. To receive help call the 24-hour crisis and support line at (248) 334-1274 or TTY (248) 334-1290 for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Language:  Arabic,English
Cultures:  All,American,Arabic,Assyrian,Chaldean,Egyptian,Iraqi,Jordanian
Street:  13840 West Warren
City/Township:  Dearborn
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48126
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 846-8156
Fax No:  (313) 846-8569
Organization Overview:  ACA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the social, political, economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Their Goals are: Promote active participation of Chinese/Asian Pacific Americans in both civic and national matters; secure social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment of Asian Pacific Americans; Bridge the social, economic gaps amoung Asian Americans; Eliminate prejudices and stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans; Promote the cultural heritage of Chinese and all APA; Promote the coalition building between Asians and mainstream organizations; serve the community through education and service regardless of race, creed, and ethnicities; maintain effective communication with ACA members and the community at large.
Language:  Cantonese,Mandarin Chinese,English,Mandarin Chinese
Cultures:  Asian,Chinese
Street:  32585 Concord Dr.
City/Township:  Madison Heights
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48071
Country:  USA
Phone:  (248) 585-9343
Fax No:  (888) 708-2739
Organization Overview:  ACA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the social, political, economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Their Goals are: Promote active participation of Chinese/Asian Pacific Americans in both civic and national matters; secure social justice, equal opportunity, and equal treatment of Asian Pacific Americans; Bridge the social, economic gaps amoung Asian Americans; Eliminate prejudices and stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans; Promote the cultural heritage of Chinese and all APA; Promote the coalition building between Asians and mainstream organizations; serve the community through education and service regardless of race, creed, and ethnicities; maintain effective communication with ACA members and the community at large.
Language:  Mandarin Chinese,English
Cultures:  Chinese
Street:  4750 Woodward Avenue, Ste. 211
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48201
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 831-1790
Organization Overview:  The Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center, Inc. is a community –based, not-for-profit organization formed to develop, promote, and provide comprehensive, accessible and affordable quality primary health care and support services to all residents of the community, with emphasis on the underserved African American and Latino populations in Detroit. CHASS Clinic provides services to everyone (regardless of insurance or immigration legal status).
Language:  English,Mandarin Chinese,Spanish
Cultures:  African-American,Afro-Caribbean,All,American,Caribbean,Central American,Cuban,Dominican,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Honduran,Latin American,Mexican,Puerto Rican,Spanish
Street:  5635 West Fort Street
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48209
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 849-3920
Fax No:  (313) 849-0824
Organization Name:  Cristo Rey Community Center
Organization Overview:  Cristo Rey Community Center (CRCC) is a BASIC NEEDS service-center open to ANYONE in need! CRCC’s focus is on FOOD, MEDICAL and MENTAL HEALTH access for low income, vulnerable populations. Cristo Rey Community Center is a 501(C)(3) basic-needs service provider with an emphasis on access to food, medical care and mental health services. CRCC was opened in 1968 to help meet the needs of the poor, the vulnerable, immigrants, migrants, and all people in need regardless of language or culture. It is the purpose of Cristo Rey Community Center (CRCC) to serve the vulnerable populations within our community by offering need-based services with an emphasis on access to food, medical care and mental health services. It is the vision of CRCC to break the cycle of poverty and advocate for self-sufficiency by offering critical services to our community. CRCC understand that the roots of poverty are oftentimes embedded in more than just temporary difficulties; for this reason CRCC offers a wide range of essential services designed to meet the differing needs of families, seniors, children and all individuals in need. All CRCC services are critical resources for basic-need fulfillment in addition to being a resource/referral source for other onsite safety-net programs. This structure allows for increased awareness and access to medical, mental health, addiction treatment and prevention services for underprivileged, underserved and vulnerable populations. All CRCC services are offered onsite at 1717 N. High St, Lansing MI 48906 and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Language:  English,Spanish
Cultures:  Central American,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican
Street:  1717 N. High Street
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48906
Country:  USA
Phone:  (517) 372-4700
Organization Overview:  Everyone welcome (all race, ethnicity, cultures, religions, economic status, immigration statuses, sexual orientation)! Detroit Community Health Connection, Inc. is a non-profit community-based primary care organization committed to providing accessible, affordable and quality service to all members of the community we serve. We fulfill this commitment by creating and maintaining an environment where: Patients can establish and enjoy a one on one relationship with their health care provider. A health care team will oversee how care is offered and managed. All patients regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religious preference, health condition, socio-economic status or sexual orientation will be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect at all times. DCHC will work in collaboration with other health care providers to provide a continuum of care. Professionalism and quality are never compromised. Our Patient Pledge… DCHC will provide quality, compassionate and professional care to all patients we serve, regardless of their ability to pay. We will provide complete information about medical treatment in comprehensible terms. While patient consent is requested prior to the delivery of any procedure or treatment, DCHC vows to maintain and respect patient privacy regarding medical treatment, as well as the confidentiality of medical records. DCHC patients can be assured that they will always receive a clear and concise explanation of services and bills, regardless of the source of payment.
Language:  English,Spanish
Cultures:  All
Street:  6550 W. Warren
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48210
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 897-7700 (medical); (313) 361-3242
Fax No:  (313) 897-5991
Organization Name:  Family Care Medical Center
Organization Overview:  Medical practice Monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed
Language:  Arabic,Chaldean,English,Spanish
Cultures:  All,American,Arabic,Hispanic
Street:   5831 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48209
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 842-8300
Organization Overview:  The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is funded by numerous entities that are equally committed to its mission. Our Mission To promote health care parity in the Grand Rapids African American community through advocacy, education and research to achieve positive health outcomes. Our Vision To ensure that all West Michigan residents will have optimal health care and benefit from health systems without race being an impediment. GRAAHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Our Values Excellence: exceeding expectations…transforming lives. “Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” -Booker T. Washington Through programing such as Real Women Real Change, we are redefining the way health education is delivered in urban communities. Women enter wanting to make health related changes and leave forever transformed. “Real Women Real Change made a significant impact in my life. The program helped me realize that a lifestyle change was possible, and gave me the courage to face the challenge head on. During the 10 week course I was able to eliminate one blood pressure medication, and increased my exercise from 15 minutes to 45 minutes daily. Since my graduation in 2013 I have continued to make strides. I have lost a total of 6 dress sizes for a total weight to date of 38 lbs., and I’m happy to report that I am under 200 lbs. for the first time in 10 years. Thank you Real Women Real Change and GRAAHI!” -Shelley Lyle, 2013 Participant As we continue our quest for excellence the upcoming years will mark expansion for the program. In the summer of 2014 a pilot program for women 30-39 years of age will be available, drawing inspiration from the use of hip hop and other aspects of urban culture to highlight the importance of preventive health behaviors. In 2015, the traditional program will be expanded to target multicultural and Hispanic populations. Our goal is simple- to exceed your expectations! Integrity: Trust is earned. Respect is appreciated. We are intentional about transparency and work diligently to earn the trust and respect of community and systems. “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” -Bob Marley We are honest about our intentions and keep the organizational mission, goals and values at the forefront of our work. Our integrity and commitments to change are evident in our community endeavors, namely our Strong Fathers program. As a partner in the Strong Beginnings collaborative, GRAAHI is committed to connecting fathers with their children. Strong Fathers is designed to assist men in raising healthy children and actively supporting their families. The program consists of home visits, the Dads All Day small group, Barbershop Talk, and various celebratory events throughout the year. Innovation: Understanding that we cannot create new solutions using old tools, we bring creativity and vigor to the work we do. Our constant quest is for cutting edge solutions to the health and health care needs of African Americans and others residing in the urban core. “We cannot solve a problem by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created it.” -Albert Einstein The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute leads the way in many of its efforts. This year marks the 6th Rhythm Run, one of the first predominately African American races in the country. Since its inception, the race has been expanding to include a community fun day with health related vendors, a farmers market, health screenings, kids games and healthy refreshments. GRAAHI is working to expand the rhythm run brand, and will partner with groups in Flint to launch a satellite run in 2014. The formulary tool is yet another example of the innovation in action. First released in 2009, the tool provided consumer level information on drug availability by plan. The tool is currently under construction, with a new site slated for release in 2015. The newly revamped site will be user friendly, and offer information and education on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. With so many individuals and families selecting their own health plan as a result of the ACA, we feel that this information is needed and welcomed. The adoption of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of individuals searching independently for health insurance. Therefore, this tool will definitely assist in helping families make informed decisions. Leadership: Leadership is everyone’s business. The path ahead will not be easy, but together we will accomplish extraordinary things. GRAAHI will walk along side its partners to promote equity in health and health care and those social factors that determine health. Through efforts such as the newly designed GVSU urban health studies concentration and the TEAMM minority mentee program, GRAAHI is working collaboratively with GVSU to ensure that students are ready and equipped to meet the needs of a diverse population upon graduation. The partnership with the Urban Core Collective, one of the first of its kind in the nation, is working to improve black/brown relationships, foster the training of indigenous leaders, and reintroduce the Urban Core as a desired place to live. As a core agency, GRAAHI has been instrumental in the startup and continued success of this impactful group.
Language:  English
Cultures:  African-American
Street:  515 Michigan St. N.E, Suite 102
City/Township:  Grand Rapids
State:  MI
Zip Code:  49503
Country:  USA
Phone:  (616) 331-5831
Fax No:  (616) 331-5839
Email:  info@graahi.org
Organization Overview:  The Children's Hospital of Michigan Hamtramck School-Based Health Center (HSBHC), a collaborative effort between DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Hamtramck Public Schools, provides free health care services to the students of Hamtramck Public Schools. Located in Hamtramck High School, HSBHC , opened it’s doors in 2000 to address the needs of the large Bosnian and Kosovo refugee populations in Hamtramck at that time. Since then the clinic has served children from over 40 different countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. While the Hamtramck School-Based Health Center services are available to all Hamtramck Public School students, the focus continues to be on immigrant children, as those children are not eligible for Medicaid coverage, other than Emergency services, in the state of Michigan. Hamtramck is a small city, approximately 2.5 square miles, located within Detroit, Michigan. There is no city health department or low cost health center and so HSBHC serves as one of the major vaccine providers in the area, particularly for the uninsured. The clinic is easily accessible to city residents by car or foot.
Language:  Albanian,Arabic,Bengali,Bosnian,English
Cultures:  African,African-American,Albanian,All,American,Arabic,Bangaladeshi,Bengali,East European,Refugees or Asylees,Yemeni
Street:  11410 Charest St.
City/Township:  Hamtramck
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48212
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 891-9473
Fax No:   (313) 892-1750
Organization Overview:  Medical Center Hours of Operation: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. On Hubbard Drive within the perimeter of Fairlane Town Center. Many services, including Pharmacy, Walk-in Clinic, Walk-in Lab, etc.
Language:  English
Cultures:  All,American,Arabic,Multicultural
Street:  19401 Hubbard Drive
City/Township:  Dearborn
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48126
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 982-8100
Organization Name:  Huda Clinic
Organization Overview:  Provides services to everyone (regardless of insurance or immigration legal status). HUDA first opened its doors in May 2004 to serve the uninsured population of the Detroit area. The clinic was operated on initial funds gathered by the Muslim community of Metro Detroit.. While HUDA Clinic originally provided solely medical services, we are now expanding to include a full range of dental services. We have also increased our service times from once a week to three times a week.
Language:  Arabic,Bengali,English,French
Cultures:  African,All,American,Arabic,Bangaladeshi
Street:  13240 Woodrow Wilson St
City/Township:  Detroit
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48238
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313) 865- 8446
Organization Overview:  ISPU is an independent, nonpartisan think tank and research organization committed to conducting objective, empirical research and offering expert policy analysis on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States. These issues include U.S. foreign policy, national security, the economy, and public health. In addition, ISPU has assembled leading experts across multiple disciplines and built a solid reputation as a trusted source for information about American Muslims and Muslim communities around the world. ISPU scholars provide insight into the major debates taking place across the country. They offer context-specific analysis and recommendations to journalists, policymakers, and the general public through reports, policy briefs, articles, op-eds and books. ISPU disseminates its publications through a variety of channels and holds regular congressional briefings, policy events and academic conferences. Mission Our mission is to provide expert analysis, insight and context to critical issues facing our nation, with an emphasis on those issues related to Muslim communities in the U.S. and abroad.
Language:  Arabic,English
Cultures:  Arabic,Multicultural
Street:  6 Parklane Blvd., Suite 510
City/Township:  Dearborn
State:  MI
Zip Code:  48126
Country:  USA
Phone:  (313)-436-0523
Email:  info@ispu.org

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