Centro Ararat

• We have the expertise of specialists in internal medicine to treat various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and liver disease, among others. 

We have the expertise of family medicine specialists covering all ages, genders and all diseases.

With great dedication, our expert team of infectious disease specialists handles all types of conditions including, among many others, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections and, of course, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 

Psychological and mental health services have been effectively integrated into primary care as part of a holistic approach. Centro Ararat its participants access to an expert in mental health conditions. Generally, this service is coordinated in conjunction with the follow-up medical appointment. Subsequent sessions are scheduled flexibly, according to the patient’s needs. 

A healthy diet is an integral part of comprehensive medical care. The Centro Ararat facilities Centro Ararat a nutrition team that schedules individual appointments for participants, who are typically referred by their primary care physician and coordinated by Medical Case Management, based on the information provided by their lab tests.  

Together, the nutrition expert and the participant establish an action plan to address immediate and long-term needs to improve their eating habits. 

Health education is a key component of the biopsychosocial model that underpins the healthcare services provided by Centro Ararat. It consists of knowledge, strategies, and tactics designed to facilitate participants’ access to relevant information.

Through direct interventions, conferences, and talks, as well as promotional tools, Centro Ararat this service as part of its efforts to provide excellent primary care.

Description
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic, lifelong condition. It cannot be cured, but it can be effectively managed. A person suffering from this disorder can lead a healthy and productive life. To achieve this, one effective way is Buprenorphine-assisted treatment.

What is Buprenorphine?
Buprenorphine is a safe and effective medication for treating heroin and other opioid use disorder. These medications include prescription narcotic pain relievers that can create dependence, such as Percocet®, Vicodin® and Codeine.

How does it work?
It is a film (lamella or strip) that dissolves quickly under the tongue. It should not be chewed or swallowed.

This film eliminates or decreases withdrawal symptoms. It also reduces intense cravings for the problematic substance. Buprenorphine has a prolonged effect and, with the support and accompaniment of our team of experts, the participant will be able to receive all the benefits of this treatment and overcome dependence on substance use.

As part of our services, participants have access to the sample collection area within each clinic facility. Samples are collected, processed in clinical laboratories that provide us with the results, and then sent directly to the physician for discussion at follow-up appointments.

Our clinics offer vaccination services to their participants, with special emphasis on influenza and pneumonia season. The vaccination record is recorded in your clinical file for future reference. 

• Preventive care and physical exams for people 18 years of age and older
• Sexual health services
• Management of chronic health conditions
• Infectious disease and hepatitis care
• Health services to people of transgender experience, including hormone therapy**.
• Patient access portal to coordinate appointments, referrals and prescriptions, as well as to their medical records and lab test results.
• Medication dispensing service through CA Pharmacy

Depending on the need, we refer our participants to agencies or other support resources such as mental health and complementary care programs.

• Centro Ararat most private health insurance plans, the government health plan (Medicaid), and Medicare-affiliated plans. For more information, please contact us to access our services, regardless of your health insurance plan or status.

  For uninsured participants diagnosed with HIV, we offer health services for the care of this condition. Please contact us for more details.