{"id":2255,"date":"2021-02-17T10:11:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T15:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/?page_id=2255"},"modified":"2025-02-26T16:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T21:59:16","slug":"patients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/patients\/","title":{"rendered":"For Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<script>\n\n    (function($) {\n        $(\"body, html\").addClass(\"heels_full_width_overflow\");\n    })(jQuery);\n\n   <\/script>\n   <div style=\"background-color:#13294B;\" class=\"full-width-contained whitebackground \">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px\">Become Our Patient\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><i class=\" fas fa-hand-holding-heart fa-1x \" style=\"color:#007fae;\"><\/i>\u00a0 SHAC is a student-led, free-of-service clinic with a mission is to:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i class=\" fas fa-star fa-1x \" style=\"color:#007fae;\"><\/i> Provide free health services to our uninsured and underinsured neighbors in Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Durham<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i class=\" fas fa-star fa-1x \" style=\"color:#007fae;\"><\/i> Partner with communities to develop and implement sustainable programs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i class=\" fas fa-star fa-1x \" style=\"color:#007fae;\"><\/i> Create an interdisciplinary service-learning environment for students in the health science programs at UNC<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"section-som\"><span> Hours &amp; Directions to Clinic <\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Medical Clinic\/ Chronic Care \/ HIV &amp; STI \/ Gender Affirming Care \/ Physical Therapy \/Mental Health \/ Ophthalmology \/ GYN Wellness \/ Well Child:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Our free medical clinic operates <span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>every Wednesday from 6:00PM to 10:00PM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=301+Lloyd+St,+Carrboro,+NC+27510,+USA&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;z=16&amp;amp;iwloc=addr&amp;amp;om=1\">Carrboro Community Health Center<\/a><br \/>\n301 Lloyd St<br \/>\nCarrboro, NC 27510<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Dental Clinic:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=UNC+School+of+Dentistry,+Tarrson+Hall,+101+Manning+Drive,+Chapel+Hill,+NC+27599,+USA&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=35.904572,-79.053133&amp;spn=0.002229,0.005284&amp;sll=35.904851,-79.054055&amp;sspn=0.008916,0.021136&amp;hq=UNC+School+of+Dentistry,+Tarrson+Hall,+101+Manning+Drive,&amp;hnear=Chapel+Hill,+North+Carolina+27599&amp;t=m&amp;z=18\">UNC School of Dentistry<\/a><br \/>\nGround Floor, Tarrson Hall<br \/>\n101 Manning Drive<br \/>\nChapel Hill, NC 27599<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-som\"><span>What We Offer<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Primary Care<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>SHAC Medical Clinic provides a wide range of primary care services for free including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acute care for minor medical problems<\/li>\n<li>Health examinations and counseling<\/li>\n<li>Screening for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes etc.<\/li>\n<li>Physical examinations for school\/work\/camp<\/li>\n<li>Childhood vaccinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/medical-clinic\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Interpreting<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>We provide interpreting services in both Spanish and Mandarin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/interpreting\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Physical Therapy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Need assistance with musculoskeletal complaints? We are able to address concerns such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recovery from a physical injury<\/li>\n<li>Injury prevention<\/li>\n<li>Post-operative rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Education about issues including incontinence, osteoporosis, pre-and post natal exercise, and back pain during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Create exercise prescriptions for patients who have high blood pressure, are diabetic, or overweight<\/li>\n<li>Education about back care, foot care, and safe occupational body habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/physical-therapy\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Well Child\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\">SHAC Well Child enables:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\">School-age children to receive all required vaccinations and physical examinations as necessary for school entry and participation in school activities<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\">Counseling and education regarding healthy lifestyle choices to children and their parents<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96340945 BCX9\">Connects parents to healthcare payment assistance options and to options for affordable healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/well-child\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Dental Care<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Our dental clinic provides the following free services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Screenings\/diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Cleanings<\/li>\n<li>Fillings<\/li>\n<li>Extractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/dental-clinic\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Healthcare Insurance Assistance<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Get Covered Carolina (GCC) helps guide uninsured members of the community through the process of applying for health insurance coverage. GCC is officially recognized as a Certified Application Counselor organization by the US Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/get-covered-carolina\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Nutrition Education\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Our Flourish program helps equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to eat well. Our hope is that through cooking and nutrition classes, we can help people incorporate healthy eating into their lives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/flourish\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Eye Care<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>SHAC ophthalmology offers the following free services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluation of changes in vision that are not medical emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Visual acuity testing<\/li>\n<li>Glaucoma screening<\/li>\n<li>Cataract evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Diabetic retinopathy screening<\/li>\n<li>Referrals to the Residents&#8217; Clinic at UNC Kittner Eye Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/ophthalmology-eye-care\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>HIV &amp; STI<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>HIV &amp; STI offers the following free services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid tests for HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis<\/li>\n<li>Gonorrhea and Chlamydia testing<\/li>\n<li>Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) referrals<\/li>\n<li>Education, prevention, and harm reduction information\/resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/hiv-xyz\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Medication Assistance<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Medication Assistance Program (MAP) helps patients apply to assistance programs to get their medications for free!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/medication-assistance-program\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Transitional Long-Term Care (Chronic Conditions)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If you have a chronic condition such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Hypertension (high blood pressure)<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism<\/li>\n<li>Other chronic conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can work with our team to find a primary care physician that can provide more consistent and effective care.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/bridge-to-care\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Mental Health Services<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Free mental health services include :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Sleep<\/li>\n<li>Substance use<\/li>\n<li>Chronic pain<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal issues (we do not provide couple therapy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/mental-health\/\">Learn more about us.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-success  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Gender Affirming Care<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The services we provide include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hormonal therapy<\/li>\n<li>General primary care<\/li>\n<li>Letters of support for surgery<\/li>\n<li>&amp; referrals to other resources and providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/gender-affirming-care\/\">Learn more about us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>GYN Wellness<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>SHAC GYN Wellness Clinic provides free visits every third Wednesday of the month for patients seeking reproductive and gynecologic health care. Services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reproductive and sexual health wellness visits<\/li>\n<li>Breast exams<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic exams<\/li>\n<li>Pap smears<\/li>\n<li>STI testing<\/li>\n<li>Birth control and menopause treatments are also available. If patients are interested in contraception or medications, please review our FAQs prior to the appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/shac\/programs\/well-woman\/\">Learn more about us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Social Needs<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>SHAC Social Needs Navigation is a free service offered to the community to help guide patients through the medical system and reduce barriers to care. 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