New York, NY (May 19, 2017) – Montefiore associates, community partners and elected officials today celebrated the 50th anniversary of Comprehensive Health Care Center (CHCC) and Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC), two of Montefiore Medical Group’s (MMG) premiere primary care sites. The celebration highlighted MMG’s evolution and enduring role in the community, serving large populations with complex clinical and psychosocial needs. Representatives from Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN), a federally funded organization that also works to improve health in the Bronx and is MMG’s key community partner, joined the ceremony.
Today’s anniversary marks Montefiore’s dedication to the mission of primary care and its success. Montefiore’s primary care practices have earned the highest level of Patient Centered Medical Home status, a national model recognizing practices that improve healthcare outcomes. MMG has created care teams that form strong relationships with patients and has streamlined its process to ensure people are cared for at the right time and in the best setting for their individual needs.
“Since its inception, Montefiore Medical Group has evolved to offer more than annual physical exams,” said Andrew Racine, M.D., Ph.D., system senior vice president and chief medical officer. “By providing chronic disease management, behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment, MMG has become a gateway for patients to build trusted relationships with providers to be sure all of their medical needs are met at all phases of their lives. We are grateful to have partners like BCHN that share in our mission to improve health in the Bronx.”
Over the past 50 years, MMG has expanded its reach to accomplish the following: