Detailed Introduction
Juniper Health Lee County Medical is a key location within Juniper Health Inc., a private, not-for-profit Community Corporation established in December 2004. It operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a designation that signifies its commitment to providing comprehensive primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. Located at 1025 Grand Ave, Beattyville, KY 41311, this clinic is part of a multi-county initiative serving Breathitt, Lee, and Wolfe counties in Kentucky, areas identified with a high percentage of residents living below 200% of the poverty line and insufficient access to primary care providers.
The mission of Juniper Health, including its Lee County Medical branch, is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered healthcare with an "open access model," ensuring that care is available regardless of a patient's ability to pay. This is achieved through accepting most private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, as well as offering a sliding fee discount program for uninsured or underinsured patients. They also assist patients in signing up for free or low-cost health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's health exchanges.
Services offered at Juniper Health Lee County Medical are extensive and include:
Family Medical Care: Covering a wide range of primary care needs for all ages, from infants to adults.
Preventive Health Services: Including well-child checkups, immunizations (participating in the Vaccines For Children program), school/camp/sports physicals, and annual wellness visits.
Behavioral Health Services: Providing support and treatment for mental health concerns, with services from LCSWs and PMHNPs.
Dental Services: Available for both pediatric and adult patients.
In-clinic Diagnostics: Offering in-clinic X-ray and laboratory services (with external referrals for specialized tests).
Chronic Condition Management: Ongoing support and treatment for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and hypertension.
Dermatology Care: Evaluation and treatment for various skin conditions.
Same-Day Appointments: For urgent medical issues.
Referral Network: A strong referral network for specialty care when needed.
Community Health Worker Programs: Assisting patients with finding affordable health insurance, housing and utilities assistance, affordable medications, and linking to other community resources.
The clinic emphasizes patient-centered care, offering a patient portal (FollowMyHealth) for convenient online health management. They also have extended hours of service on certain days to accommodate patient needs. Juniper Health Inc. has been recognized for its quality of care, receiving badges such as the Silver Quality Leader Badge and the Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge.
