La Red Health Center

La Red Health Center is a comprehensive healthcare organization operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Sussex County, Delaware. Established in 2001 by a network of physicians, its primary mission is to be a "Center of Excellence" that provides quality, patient-centered care to the diverse members of its community, with a strong emphasis on serving uninsured, underinsured, and other underserved populations. The name "La Red" translates to "The Network" in Spanish, reflecting their extensive collaborations with community health care partners. La Red Health Center offers a wide array of services across multiple locations in Sussex County, including Georgetown, Seaford, and Milford. Their services encompass: Primary Medical Care: This includes acute illness treatment, chronic disease management, immunizations (flu shots, pneumonia shots, tetanus), annual physicals, employment screenings, and adult nutrition counseling. behavioral health Services: They provide counseling for children and adults, medication management, group intervention, Parent Child Interactive Therapy, psychiatric therapy, and services for substance and opioid use disorder, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and recovery groups. oral health Services: Available primarily at their Georgetown facility, these services include examinations, screenings, cleanings, extractions, fillings, education, prevention, periodontal services, endodontic services, crowns, bridges, and dentures. Pediatric and Adolescent Services: They offer infant care, childhood immunizations, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, referrals for lead poisoning screenings, school and sports physicals, vision screenings, and childhood nutrition counseling. women's health Services: This covers routine gynecological and obstetrical care, reproductive health services, prenatal and perinatal services, postpartum services, and breastfeeding support and education. Additional Support Services: La Red Health Center goes beyond direct medical care by providing access to a discount pharmacy program, transportation to appointments, referrals to low-cost cancer screenings, Medicaid eligibility and enrollment assistance, WIC referrals, and case management services for homeless individuals. They also have bilingual staff and translated materials to ensure culturally appropriate care. As an FQHC, La Red Health Center is committed to providing equal access to healthcare, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. They accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, and offer a sliding fee scale based on income and family size for uninsured patients. They have been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), signifying their commitment to coordinated and comprehensive patient care.