What they call their work
What they do
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Community Health Center Services 2 activities
- Comprehensive primary and specialty medical careProvides primary care, pediatric care, women’s health and OB/GYN services, mental and behavioral health, psychiatric care, podiatry, rheumatology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, and pain management to residents of New York City, including Coney Island, regardless of ability to pay. Services include annual checkups, chronic condition management, and personalized treatment plans.
- Vaccination and immunization servicesProvides free COVID-19 vaccinations and routine vaccinations for adults and children, including flu shots and travel vaccines, through both scheduled appointments and walk-in access.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesDelivers mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression, including psychiatric care with therapy and medication management, as well as substance abuse counseling and recovery support.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Chronic disease management and health coachingProvides personalized care plans for chronic conditions such as hypertension, asthma, and diabetes, along with health coaching for nutrition, fitness, and stress management. Achieved control of hypertension in 70% of patients and asthma in 70% through supervised medication management.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Community health promotion initiativesRuns a weekly doctor-led walking program as part of the National Walk With A Doc initiative to promote physical activity and community engagement in health.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Comprehensive care coordination and patient navigationOperates a care coordination program where Patient Navigators assist patients in accessing specialist appointments, community resources, and social services that address social determinants of health.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance enrollment and coverage assistanceProvides free health insurance enrollment assistance through Certified Application Counselors and offers ongoing support to help patients understand and maximize their insurance coverage.
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Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
- Maternal and pediatric health servicesProvides prenatal care, well-child visits, immunizations, and sick care for children and expectant mothers. Ninety percent of expectant mothers began prenatal care early to support healthy births.
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Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
- On-site diagnostic and laboratory testingOffers comprehensive on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic bloodwork, imaging, rapid flu, strep, HIV, and STD testing, as well as COVID-19 and antibody testing with results available within two days.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Preventive care and cancer screening programsConducts health screenings for colorectal and cervical cancer, cholesterol, and other conditions, increasing screening rates from 23.7% to 36.1% for colorectal cancer and from 24.8% to 47.3% for cervical cancer between 2016 and 2017 through patient reminders and education.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Telehealth and after-hours medical accessOffers 24/7 telehealth services and after-hours phone access to covering doctors, enabling remote consultations via live video or phone for patients unable to visit in person.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YURI BIRBRAYER | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $371K |
| ALEX MOVSHOVICH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $357K |
| ZLATA VAINSTEIN | COO/PODIATRIST | 40 | $288K |
| GERTRUDES JACINTO-FRANCISCO | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $276K |
| SUNITHA JACOB | PHYSICIAN | 40 | $239K |
| BRIGITTE LASSER | PSYCHOLOGIST | 40 | $216K |
- AARON GORDON — MEMBER
- ABRAHAM MOSSBERG — MEMBER
- ALEKSANDR SHOVKALIUK — MEMBER
- DIANA FELIX — MEMBER
- ISRAEL ROSENBERG — MEMBER
- JAMES MALLOY — MEMBER
- JOANNE KENNEDY — SECRETARY
- JULIA DANIELY — TREASURER
- LATASHA SUTTON — MEMBER
- MAGDALENA LEBRON — CHAIRPERSON
- MICHAEL KAPLAN — MEMBER
- TIMEKA GARRISON — MEMBER
Who they work with
- Community Care of Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates with Community Care of Brooklyn to coordinate care and improve service delivery for patients
- Federal government Government — Designated as a federally certified testing site for COVID-19
- Maimonides Medical Center Partner — Provides in-patient care services in partnership with CHI Health Center for specialty care needs.
- New York State Government — Recognized as a New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home.
- Walk With A Doc Network — Brooklyn chapter of the National Walk With A Doc program, hosting weekly doctor-led walking and health education events
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Governed Accountabilitymethodology: community_governanceBy structuring governance with a board of patients and community leaders, we ensure services are responsive and accountable to local needs because lived experience directly informs decision-making and priorities.
- Integrated Care Modelmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy delivering medical, behavioral, and supportive services through a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary team, we produce more holistic and effective patient outcomes because coordinated care addresses the full spectrum of patient needs in a unified system.
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Modelmethodology: patient_centered_medical_homeBy organizing care around the patient through coordinated, comprehensive primary care, we increase utilization of preventive services and screenings because the model emphasizes accessibility, continuity, and proactive management tailored to individual needs.
- Sliding Fee Scale for Financial Accessibilitymethodology: sliding_fee_scaleBy adjusting healthcare costs based on patient income, we increase access and reduce financial strain because affordability removes a key barrier to consistent care for low-income and uninsured individuals.
- Universal Access Policymethodology: universal_accessBy providing medical, testing, and vaccination services without turning away individuals regardless of circumstances, we ensure equitable health outcomes because removing structural barriers enables consistent access for vulnerable and underserved populations.