Resources in DC

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This chapter contains contact information about D.C. Community Health Programs and Centers that provide healthcare services, consultation, and testing to patients in need. The Genetics Services Program provides clinical genetic services to pediatric and prenatal clients of the community health centers of the PBC and at DC General Hospital. Services provided include genetic counseling and education; family history taking; physical examinations; diagnostic procedures; laboratory screening and testing; evaluation and diagnosis; treatment and management; referrals; and follow-up services. In addition, information about transportation services, interpreters, governmental agencies, and other health services are provided.

1 Advisory committees
2 Community Services and Health Clinics
3 Confirming Laboratories
4 Endocrinology
5 Genetic Consults/Metabolic and General Genetics/Prenatal Genetics
6 Government Agencies
7 Hospitals
8 Hotlines
9 Immunization Walk-in Clinics
10 Interpreters
11 Latino Clinic
12 Pediatric Hematology
13 Transportation

[edit] Advisory committees

Children with Special Health Care Needs Advisory Board

Jacqueline McMorris, MD, Chair

(202) 727-7449

Lead Screening Advisory Committee

Muriel Wolf, MD

(202) 535-2626

Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Metabolic Disorders

Mary Tierney, MD, Chair

(202) 727-7449

[edit] Community Services and Health Clinics

Assessment Center for Hearing Impaired Children and Youth

Kendall School, Gallaudet University

800 Florida Ave, NE

(202) 651-5340 (TTY/V)

(202) 651-5000

Center for Child Development/CNMC

111 Michigan Ave, NW Room 3800

(202) 884-5467

Clearinghouse on Disability Information Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

330 C Street, SW, Room 3132

Switzer Building

(202) 205-8241

Clinica Del Pueblo

2831 15th Street, NW

(202) 462-4788

Community Health Care, Inc./ Upper

Cardozo Health Center

3020 14th Street, NW

(202) 745-4313

(202) 745-4300

DC Family Voices

(800) 394-5694

http://www.familyvoices.org

Easter Seal Society

2800 13th Street, NW

(202) 232-2342

(202) 387-4434

http://www.eseals.org

Faces of Our Children

(866) FACES 11

http://www.facesofourchildren.org

Healthy Babies Project (Wards 5 & 6)

801 17th Street, NE

(202) 396-2809

Howard University Hospital Family Health Center

2339 Georgia Ave, NW

4th Floor

(202) 865-3250

Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic

The John H. Johnson School of Communications

525 Bryant Street, NW

(202) 806-7690

HSC Pediatric Center

1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE

Pediatric Audiology and Hearing Clinic

(202) 832-4400

(800) 226-4444

Kiwanis Orthopedic Clinic

5255 Loughboro Road, NW

(202) 363-1148

Lions Club

Vision Screenings

(301) 577-7800

Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, Inc.

2333 Ontario Road, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

Main Phone: (202) 483-8196

Direct Phone: (202) 483-8319

Fax: (202) 797-2628

info@maryscenter.org

National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)

(800) 695-0285

(202) 884-8200

http://www.nichcy.org

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (NIH)

Collection and Storage of Umbilical Cord

Blood for Sickle Cell Disease

(301) 594-8381

http://www.patientrecruitment.nhlbi.nih.gov/sicklecell.aspx

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

(800) 346-2742

http://www.naric.com

Parent and Child Center

1719 13th Street, NW

(202) 462-3375

Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care

450 M Street, NW

(202) 347-5366

PSI Services, Inc. Early Developmental Intervention Program

770 M Street, SE

(202) 547-3870

Scottish Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders (CNMC Affiliate)

1630 Columbia Road, NW

(202) 939-4703

Sibley Hospital Washington Speech and Hearing

5255 Loughboro Road, NW

(202) 537-4010

Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area, Inc. (SCANCA, Inc.)

(202) 635-0240

http://www.scanca.org/index.html

scanca@scanca.org

Washington Free Clinic

1525 Newton Street NW

Washington, DC 20010

Phone: (202) 667-1106

(Provides primary care and prenatal and pediatric care. Services are offered in both

Spanish & English and translators are available for other languages as needed)

[edit] Confirming Laboratories

Children’s National Medical Center: Clinical Metabolic Laboratory; 111 Michigan Avenue; Washington, DC 20010; (202) 884-3996; Dr. Steven Kahler

PerkinElmer Genetics, Inc.: 90 Emerson Lane, Suite 1403; PO Box 219; Bridgeville, PA 15017; 866-463-6436; 412-220-2300

[edit] Endocrinology

Children’s National Medical Center: Department of Endocrinology; 111 Michigan Avenue; Washington, DC 20010; (202) 884-2121

[edit] Genetic Consults/Metabolic and General Genetics/Prenatal Genetics

Children’s National Medical Center: Genetics, Metabolism and the Center for; Prenatal Evaluation; 111 Michigan Avenue; Washington, DC 20010; (202) 884-2817

George Washington University Medical: Center–The Wilson Genetics Center; 2025 Eye Street, NW; Washington, DC 20052; (202) 741-3096

Howard University Hospital: Department of Pediatrics and Child Health; Howard University Hospital; 2041 Georgia Ave, NW, Room 6B02; Washington, DC 20060; (202) 865-1592; (202) 865-1920

[edit] Government Agencies

DC Commission on Mental Health Services: Parent and Infant Development Program; 51 N Street, NE; Suite 700C; (202) 724-5383

DC Department of Human Services: Income Maintenance Administration; (202) 724-5506; Medical Assistance Programs/Public Assistance; Service Centers

Anacostia Services Center, 2100 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE, (202) 645-4614
Congress Heights Services Center, 4001 South Capital Street, SE, (202) 645-4525
Eckington Services Center, 51 N Street, NE, (202) 724-5555
Fort Davis Services Center, 3851 Alabama Ave, SE, (202) 645-4500
Kennedy Services Center, 508 Kennedy Street, NW, (202) 576-7268
Northwest Services Center, 1207 Taylor Street, NW, (202) 724-7900

DC Department of Parks and Recreation: Therapeutic Recreation Services Branch; 3030 G Street, SE; (202) 645-3995

DC Office of Early Childhood Development: 1717 14th Street, NW, Suite 700; (202) 727-1839

Maternal and Family Health Administration: 825 North Capitol Street, NE, 3rd Floor; (202) 671-5000

Children with Special Health Care Needs Bureau

The purpose of the Children with Special Health Care Needs Bureau is to improve the

health outcomes for this population group by facilitating access to coordinated primary and specialty health care and other services in partnership with their families and community organizations. (Newborn Metabolic Screening Program, Newborn Hearing Screening Program, Genetic Services Program, Sickle Cell Disease Program, Medical Home for CSHCN, Transitional Services for CSHCN, Epilepsy Program, Vision Screening Program, Childhood Lead Poisonings Prevention Program)

Perinatal and Infant Care Bureau

The purpose of the Perinatal and Infant Health Bureau is to improve perinatal

outcomes for high-risk pregnant and parenting women, and improve the health and development of their infants into early childhood. The current overarching goal is to reduce infant mortality and perinatal health disparities in the District of Columbia. (Healthy Start Program)

Nutrition and Physical Fitness Bureau

The purpose of the Nutrition and Physical Fitness Bureau is to provide food, health and

nutrition assessments and interventions, education and referral services to District families, infants, children, and seniors to affect dietary habits, foster physical activity, decrease overweight and obesity rates and thus improve health outcomes among the population.

Child, Adolescent and School Health Bureau

The purpose of the Child, Adolescent and School Health Bureau is to improve the

health and well-being of all District school-age children and adolescents. Primarily the group will seek to enhance access to preventive, dental, primary, and specialty care services for all school-age children, and contribute to the development of a coordinated, culturally competent, family-centered health care delivery system for this population.

The Healthline provides District of Columbia residents with information,

outreach, counseling, referrals, and transportation to prenatal and well-baby appointments. The toll-free number is (800) MOM-BABY.

The (800) MOM-BABY hot line is physically located at 33 N Street, NE,

Second Floor, Washington, DC 20002. This location also houses the Parent Resource Center, with free pregnancy testing, food, clothing, literature, videotapes, and referrals for other public health services.

Medical Assistance Administration (MAA): (DC Medicaid) (202) 442-5988; General Information: (202) 698-2043,; (202) 724-7316; DC Medicaid Eligibility: (202) 724-5506; DC Medicaid (for recipients): (202) 724-5506

Mental Retardation & Developmental: Disabilities Administration (MRDDA); 429 O Street, NW; (202) 673-7657

Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) Headquarters: 2100 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE, Suite 409; (202) 645-5662; (800) 345-1942

[edit] Hospitals

Children’s National Medical Center: 111 Michigan Ave, NW; (202) 884-5000; http://www.cnmc.org

George Washington University Hospital: 901 23rd Street, NW; (202) 715-4000; http://www.gwhospital.com

Georgetown University Hospital: 3800 Reservoir Road, NW; (202) 687-2000; http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.edu

Greater Southeast Community Hospital: 1310 Southern Avenue, SE; (202) 574-6000; http://www.greatersoutheast.org

Hadley Memorial Hospital: 4601 MLK, Jr. Ave, SW; (202) 574-5700; http://www.doctorscommunity.com/welcome.htm

HSC Pediatric Center: 1731 Bunker Hill Road, NE; (202) 832-4400; http://www.hfscsite.org

Howard University Hospital: 2041 Georgia Ave, NW; (202) 865-6100; http://www.huhosp.org

National Rehabilitation Hospital: 102 Irving Street, NW; (202) 877-1000; http://www.nrhrehab.org

Providence Hospital: 1150 Varnum Street, NE; (202) 269-7000; http://www.provhosp.org

Sibley Memorial Hospital: 5255 Loughboro Road, NW; (202) 537-4000; http://www.sibley.org

Washington Hospital Center: 110 Irving Street, NW; (202) 877-7000; http://www.whcenter.org

[edit] Hotlines

DC Government Citywide Call Center: (202) 727-100

HSC Health Care System: (800) DCYOUTH

[edit] Immunization Walk-in Clinics

(For Uninsured and Underinsured District of Columbia Residents You Must Bring Proof of Residency; Driver’s License, Non-Driver ID, Current Utility Bill, Lease; No appointment necessary—please Bring Immunization Records)

Congress Heights Community Health Center: 3720 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE; 3rd Floor; (Near Martin Luther King Jr Ave. & S. Capitol St.); Wednesdays 5pm; (Limited Numbers Seen)

District of Columbia Developing Families Center: 801 17th Street, NE, Washington, DC; (Between Benning Rd and Maryland Ave. on 17th Street near Hechinger Mall); 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 4:30 pm; (Limited Numbers Seen)

DOH/Immunization Program: 1131 Spring Road, NW,; Washington, DC; (Corner of 13th & Spring Road); Monday & Tuesday 10 am; (Limited Numbers Seen)

Israel Baptist Church: 1251 Saratoga Avenue, NE, Washington, DC; (off 12th Street and Rhode Island Ave., near Brentwood Road); 1st Wednesday of each month 4:30 pm; 3rd Saturday of each month 12 pm; (Limited Numbers Seen)

Reeves Municipal Center: 2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC; (Corner of 14th & U Streets); Thursdays 4:30 pm; (Limited Numbers Seen)

[edit] Interpreters

Chinatown Service Center: 900 Mass Ave, NW; (202) 898-0061

Clinica Del Pueblo: 2831 15th Street, NW; (202) 462-4788

Indochinese Community Center (ICC): 1628 16th Street, NW; (202) 462-4330

Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington (KCSC): 7720 Alaska Ave, NW; (202) 882-8270

Translators and Interpreters Guild: 2007 North 15th Street, Suite 4; (703) 522-0881; http://www.ttig.org

[edit] Latino Clinic

La Clínica del Pueblo: 2831 15th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20009-4607; Phone: (202) 462-4788; (half block from Columbia Heights Metro Station)

[edit] Pediatric Hematology

Children’s National Medical Center: Hematology Department; 111 Michigan Avenue; Washington, DC 20010; (202) 884-2140

Georgetown University Hospital: Pediatric Hematolocry/Oncology; 3800 Reservoir Road, NW; Washington, DC 20007

Howard University Hospital (DC GAPS): (Dr. Sohail Rana); Department of Pediatrics and Child Health; 2041 Georgia Ave, NW, Room 6B02; Washington, DC 20060; (202) 865-4583; (202) 865-4346 (fax)

[edit] Transportation

Metro/Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Reduced Fares Disability ID Card; 600 5th Street, NW; (202) 962-1245; (202) 962-2568

MetroAccess: (301) 562-5361; (301) 588-7535

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