Denver Health stands as a crucial safety net hospital system in Denver, encompassing nine community health centers. For residents in the esteemed Denver Health Track, a significant and enriching experience awaits at the Lowry Family Health Center.
Continuity Clinic: Denver Health’s Lowry Family Health Center
The Lowry Family Health Center serves as the continuity clinic for the Denver Health Track residents, offering a comprehensive and community-focused training environment. This Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a vital part of the Denver Health network, ensuring access to high-quality care for a diverse population.
Strategic Location and Community Focus
Located in the Lowry neighborhood of east Denver, Lowry Family Health Center is strategically positioned approximately 3 miles south of the A.F. Williams Family Medicine Clinic and shares a border with Aurora. This location allows residents to serve patients from both Denver and Aurora communities, gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of healthcare needs.
Refugee Health Rotation: A Unique Training Opportunity
Denver Health collaborates with the Colorado Refugee Services Program and the Colorado Department of Human Services, designating Lowry Family Health Center as a key site for health screenings for new refugees and asylees. Denver Health Track residents participate in a dedicated one-month Refugee Health rotation at Lowry and other community locations, providing invaluable experience in addressing the unique health concerns of refugee populations.
Diverse and Underserved Patient Population
Lowry Family Health Center caters to an incredibly diverse patient population drawn from neighboring communities such as East Colfax in Denver and various parts of Aurora. The clinic is a healthcare home for a large number of recent immigrants and refugees from across the globe, including Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Reflecting its commitment to accessible care, a significant portion of patients are insured through Medicare/Medicaid, and services are provided on a sliding fee scale for uninsured individuals. Demographically, approximately 40% of patients are African-American and 30% are Latino, with about half speaking languages other than English or Spanish.
Interdisciplinary Care Teams: A Collaborative Approach
Providers at Lowry Family Health Center operate within robust interdisciplinary care teams, fostering a collaborative and holistic approach to patient care. These teams include psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction management specialists, clinical pharmacists, social workers, patient navigators, and even a Nepali interpreter, ensuring comprehensive support for both patients and residents.
Specialized Care Services: Expanding Resident Expertise
Lowry Family Health Center offers a range of specialized care services, allowing residents to broaden their expertise in focused areas. These services include a suboxone clinic for addiction treatment, sports medicine, podiatry, latent TB treatment, and specialized care for transgender patients, providing a rich and varied learning environment.
NCQA Level 3 PCMH Certification: Commitment to Quality
The Lowry Family Health Center is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). This certification signifies the clinic’s commitment to providing patient-centered, coordinated, and high-quality care, aligning with the Denver Health Track’s dedication to excellence in family medicine residency training.
