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Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center

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1035 14th Avenue, North Nashville, Nashville, TN 37208, USA

EIN Number: 62-1035426

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Phone: 615-327-9400

Hours: Closed

Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Tue 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Wed 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)

Sun Closed

Website: http://www.mwchc.org/

Email: Administration@mwchc.org

NTEE Code: E32: Community Clinics

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

To provide quality health care, health education and to promote wellness.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

We will be the provider of choice offering quality state-of-the-art healthcare services to our patients regardless of their economic status.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Community Networks Program (CNP) In collaboration with Meharry Medical College, CNP is funded through the National Cancer Institute to reduce and in time eliminate the African-American cancer health disparities within the Nashville community. CNP targets five cancers: breast, cervical, lung, colon and prostate. The team is lead by one health educator and a part-time community outreach coordinator. CNP is advised by community, regional and executive steering committees. The three interventions to obtain the goals are: 1) reduce or eliminate smoking, 2) increase physical activity and healthy eating and 3) increase screening rates. Dial Down Diabetes Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center’s “Dial Down Diabetes” program is targeted toward the African-American and Latino communities with a goal of providing a comprehensive community-based program for low-income adults with diagnosed diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes or pre-diabetes. The program is designed to enable patients to “dial down” the impact that diabetes has in their lives. Supporting good health extends beyond an individual’s visit to a doctor. The Dial Down Diabetes program enables us to provide an additional lifestyle support program for diabetic and pre-diabetic patients here at the Center in between doctor visits. In the program, participants have a case manager assigned to them, as Matthew Walker research indicates systematic follow-up is key to managing diabetes. The program features healthy cooking classes, “scholarships” to local recreational center fitness classes and community-based fun walks. SALT - The Seasoned Adult Living Triumphantly The Seasoned Adult Living Triumphantly (SALT) Program was created to provide older adults an opportunity to live life more vigorously by participating in recreational and educational activities designed for adults 50 years and older. Services are offered twice a month at no cost. Activities include BINGO for prizes, card games, and information sessions about Medicare, medications, home safety tips, MTA/Access Ride, mental health, healthy snacking, chair aerobics, crimes against the elderly, living wills, plus more. The SALT Program helps seniors navigate necessary resources, and it promotes and provides group activities to reduce isolation that quite often older adults experience when living alone. Workforce Training MWCHC offers a 9-week on-the-job training workforce training program focused on the day-to-day operations of the medical and dental suites. Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance If you don’t have health insurance, we can help you find coverage that meets your healthcare needs and see if you qualify for financial assistance. Social Services Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center has a Social and Community Service Manager who is here to assist patients who need us.