Health Center Changes Name

Canton, May, 2010- CP Family Health Care Center, operated by Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country is changing its name to Community Health Center of the North Country.

"We want to assure the public that even though our name is changing, we will still be providing the same quality of care and services to our patients," said Doris Chenier, Executive Director. "We welcome the uninsured, underinsured, and those with Medicaid, and we hope that the name change will help get the word out that we are open to all community members."

"I hear from people daily that they don't know how much we offer here. We are the best kept secret in the North Country," said Rebecca Washburn-Reynolds, Director of Health and Clinical services.

Community Health Center of the North Country provides primary care, dental, physical therapy, optometry and mental health services in St. Lawrence County. The Canton clinic team is made up of an Internist, two physician assistants, two family nurse practitioners, four dentists, one psychiatrist, three mental health counselors, two physical therapists, two optometrists, and many clinical support staff. They offer a sliding fee scale to help improve access to primary medical care to North Country residents who are underinsured and uninsured. Patients can apply for discounts based on income and family size if they are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level by completing a simple form. The discounts are available for primary care and some dental services.

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about Community Health Center of the North Country and its sliding fee scale, please call 315-386-1156 or visit www.cpnorthcountry.org. Appointments are being scheduled based on highest need for treatment, with priority given to the uninsured and underinsured, and to those participating in Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, Medicaid, and Medicare.