By Noah Mamo, Associate Chief of IT Operations New patients are often surprised at some of the questions asked on Advantage’s registration forms. Homeless status? Family size and income? Sexual orientation and gender identity? They’re all there! For many, the question is “Why do they need to know that?” The answer takes a bit of [...]
By Nina Abubakari, MPH, MBA, JD, FACHE, Executive Director The New Year is one of new goals, new habits and brighter outlooks. That couldn’t be truer for Advantaged Health Centers, but the New Year for us is both a new outlook and a continuing of our strategy already in progress. Despite a few challenges, 2019 [...]
By Anasa Holden, Practice Manager Through superior customer service, Advantage Health Centers has paved the way and set the highest standard for clinical service. AHC is set apart from the numerous other choices that patients have for their medical, dental and behavioral health care. Exhibiting the high goals for quality care, Advantage Health Centers has [...]
By Kelly Kellerman, LSMW Social Work Manager All the vibrant colors of fall come out in October - red, yellow, orange and Pink! PINK?! In October we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the pink ribbon is the symbol. The color pink is not a girlie, wimpy color. It’s strength. It’s tough. It’s hope. At [...]
By Nina Abubakari, MPH, MBA, JD, FACHE, Executive Director I’m proud to ask for your pardon as we kick up some dust at our Thea Bowman Health Center on 6 Mile Rd. in Detroit as we begin a major renovation and upgrade to make things better for our team, patients and the community. This project [...]
By Crystal Bell, CPSS I thought that transitioning from a CMH to a FQHC would be somewhat challenging, but it has emerged into a second nature for me. Being a consumer in CMH, it had become familiar but once I had become a peer, it felt very normal. At the time, CMH’s were dealing with [...]
By Nina Abubakari, MPH, MBA, JD, FACHE, Executive Director Mark your calendars! On June 20th, we will proudly (and formally) open the doors of our newest facility on the campus of Focus: HOPE. Our new facility at 1355 Oakman becomes our fifth healthcare facility in our family of health centers around Detroit and in Warren. [...]
By Nina Abubakari, MPH, MBA, JD, FACHE, Executive Director If anyone has wondered who we are, where we are or what we do, they’ll wonder no more! As part of our emerging marketing and outreach efforts, we are now proudly displayed on three (3) billboards around town. This is not just a display of Advantage [...]
By Nina Abubakari, MPH, MBA, JD, FACHE Executive Director As we continue to grow, it is imperative that we recognize the foundation upon which we stand. The names of those we honor and whose commitment we continue to serve can be found on our health centers, including Thea Bowman. Thea Bowman, the granddaughter of slaves, [...]
By Nina Abubakari, MPH, MBA, JD, FACHE Executive Director Use of the term “100” says many things, but always conveys optimum strength and participation. I am proud to say that at Advantage we, too, are 100 when it comes to a commitment to the community we serve. Some of our providers recently signed a pledge, [...]