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Welcome to the Advantage Health Centers web site!
Advantage Health Centers/Detroit Health Care for the Homeless is a nonprofit agency committed to improving the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
Because Detroit does not have enough primary care physicians to serve its population, it is considered a medically underserved community. Advantage Health Centers helps meet this need by offering care to everyone regardless of insurance status or homelessness.
Medical care at Advantage is provided using a Family Medicine model. Our Family Practice physicians and Nurse Practitioners are experienced in caring for persons at all stages of life, and they facilitate the participation of each patient in decisions about their care.
Our three health centers provided medical, dental and social work services to all persons regardless of insurance status, but we do rely on patient fees and insurance payments (including Medicare and Medicaid) for a significant portion of our funding. Discounts are offered to self- paying patients based on household income, and we do not deny medical care because of an inability to pay. Confidential translator services are available to all patients.
In 2006, Advantage began participation in a special project to improve care and health outcomes for our patients with diabetes.
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And a Great Time
Was Had By All!
The day was bright and sunny for the 2008 Brightmoor May Day Parade on May 17. Staff family and friends of Advantage Health Centers helped make the day a success. Over fifty people received medical or dental health screenings and hundreds along the parade route received information on services available at Advantage clinic locations. Many thanks to all who turned out for this wonderful community event. Click here to see photos taken at the event!
The 2008
Giving Help and Hope fundraiser will be held in November at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.
Last year’s luncheon was a great success, raising over $23,000 for services to homeless persons. We look forward to having you join us this year for this worthy cause.