OneWorld Community Health Centers is pleased to announce the opening of its new Teen and Young Adult Health Center in South Omaha. Located at 4310 South 24th Street, and staffed with OneWorld physicians and other health practitioners, the new clinic is centered on the physical and emotional well-being of those aged 15-24, and is the first of its kind in Nebraska.
“It’s a great feeling to open up the doors of this clinic. It is a first step in addressing barriers to health care that most frequently affect this age group and is designed to be a health care home for teens and young adults who may not already have a go-to place of care. It is staffed with providers that are trained specifically to aid children, teens and young adults in Southeast Omaha – which has one of the highest uninsured and delayed care rankings for children and adolescents living in poverty; however, it is open to anyone,” said Andrea Skolkin, chief executive officer.
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage for children, marked by accelerated growth and a number of physiological, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur at the same time. While most adolescents are healthy by traditional medical standards, a significant number of young people experience some type of medical issue by the time they reach their teens. Many youth engage in risky behaviors such as drinking or unprotected sexual activity. Prevention and primary care services are particularly critical for this age group because many of the most serious health problems are potentially preventable. The clinic is focused on integrating primary, preventative care, behavioral health and support services.
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th at 9:30 a.m., with an open house for teens, young adults and parents from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information about OneWorld Community Health Centers, visit www.OneWorldOmaha.org, or call (402) 502-8880 to schedule an appointment.
About OneWorld:
OneWorld provides quality affordable health care, and individuals are welcome with or without insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. OneWorld operates 13 clinical locations in Omaha; including the clinics at the Historic Livestock Exchange Campus in South Omaha, OneWorld West on 120th and I Streets, Northwest Omaha near 90th and Fort Streets, Cass Family Medicine in Plattsmouth, OneWorld Bellevue on Fort Crook Road, Crossroads to Health and Recovery at Community Alliance, two mobile dental clinics, four school-based health centers at Bryan High School, Indian Hill, Spring Lake and Liberty elementary schools and the South Omaha Learning Community Centers.
Established in 1970, OneWorld Community Health Centers, in partnership with the community, provides culturally respectful, quality health care with special attention to the underserved. OneWorld is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and provides comprehensive primary health care, dental, mental health/substance abuse services, and affordable medications. For more information, visit us at www.oneworldomaha.org.
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>p class=”p1″>OneWorld Community Health Centers is pleased to announce the opening of its new Teen and Young Adult Health Center in South Omaha. Located at 4310 South 24>span class=”s2″>th >/span>Street, and staffed with OneWorld physicians and other health practitioners, the new clinic is centered on the physical and emotional well-being of those aged 15-24, and is the first of its kind in Nebraska. >/p>
>p class=”p2″>“It’s a great feeling to open up the doors of this clinic. It is a first step in addressing barriers to health care that most frequently affect this age group and is designed to be a health care home for teens and young adults who may not already have a go-to place of care. It is staffed with providers that are trained specifically to aid children, teens and young adults in Southeast Omaha – which has one of the highest uninsured and delayed care rankings for children and adolescents living in poverty; however, it is open to anyone,” said Andrea Skolkin, chief executive officer. >/p>
>p class=”p2″>Adolescence is a critical developmental stage for children, marked by accelerated growth and a number of physiological, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur at the same time. While most adolescents are healthy by traditional medical standards, a significant number of young people experience some type of medical issue by the time they reach their teens. Many youth engage in risky behaviors such as drinking or unprotected sexual activity. Prevention and primary care services are particularly critical for this age group because many of the most serious health problems are potentially preventable. The clinic is focused on integrating primary, preventative care, behavioral health and support services. >/p>
>p class=”p2″>A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26>span class=”s2″>th >/span>at 9:30 a.m., with an open house for teens, young adults and parents from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information about OneWorld Community Health Centers, visit >span class=”s3″>www.OneWorldOmaha.org>/span>, or call (402) 502-8880 to schedule an appointment. >/p>
>p class=”p2″>>strong>About OneWorld: >/strong>>/p>
>p class=”p2″>OneWorld provides quality affordable health care, and individuals are welcome with or without insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. OneWorld operates 13 clinical locations in Omaha; including the clinics at the Historic Livestock Exchange Campus in South Omaha, OneWorld West on 120>span class=”s2″>th >/span>and I Streets, Northwest Omaha near 90>span class=”s2″>th >/span>and Fort Streets, Cass Family Medicine in Plattsmouth, OneWorld Bellevue on Fort Crook Road, Crossroads to Health and Recovery at Community Alliance, two mobile dental clinics, four school-based health centers at Bryan High School, Indian Hill, Spring Lake and Liberty elementary schools and the South Omaha Learning Community Centers. >/p>
>p class=”p2″>Established in 1970, OneWorld Community Health Centers, in partnership with the community, provides culturally respectful, quality health care with special attention to the underserved. OneWorld is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and provides comprehensive primary health care, dental, mental health/substance abuse services, and affordable medications. For more information, visit us at >span class=”s3″>www.oneworldomaha.org>/span>. >/p>