Managing your personal health throughout your lifetime isn’t easy, especially since health and wellness don’t fit neatly into separate categories. A routine physical may uncover a health concern that needs follow-up. Stress or anxiety can affect how you feel mentally and physically. And your oral health plays a surprisingly major role in your overall well-being, too.
With so many “parts” to manage, visiting multiple care providers at multiple practices can take a lot of time and effort — and unfortunately, that makes it all too easy to skip those visits and ignore the care you really need.
At Harbor Community Health Centers, our team takes a different approach. By bringing medical, dental, and behavioral health services together under one roof, we make it easier for you and your family members to get personalized, timely care without the time and hassle that go hand-in-hand with multiple practices. Here’s how it works.
Primary care is the foundation of good health. Regular checkups and annual physicals give you a chance to stay up to date on preventive screenings and immunizations, discuss new concerns, and manage ongoing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma.
At Harbor Community Health Centers, our medical services encompass all these key areas and more — essential areas of health, including pediatric care, women’s and men’s health and wellness, prenatal care, and care for seniors, too.
Having an ongoing, long-term relationship with our team also means you have a place to turn when your health needs change over time. And because we can provide comprehensive care, we can also spot subtle issues long before they become major problems. In fact, data show maintaining a long-term relationship with care providers can help you stay healthier and reduce the risk of major health events.
Taking care of your teeth and gums isn’t just about maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Oral health plays a surprisingly significant role in your overall health and wellness, too. In fact, data show the bacteria associated with gum disease — a common problem affecting millions of people — are linked with more serious health issues, including heart disease and dementia.
What’s more, underlying medical issues like diabetes and arthritis can increase your risk of oral health issues, too. Regular dental visits can help identify problems early, providing an opportunity for treatment while preventing more serious issues in the future.
At Harbor, our dental team performs routine dental exams and diagnostic evaluations using state-of-the-art technology. Fluoride treatments, sealants, and cleanings keep your smile healthy, while fillings, extractions, and dentures improve your health and your confidence, too.
While many of us think of our health and wellness in terms of physical maladies, the fact is that our mental and emotional wellness matters, too. Stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and mental health concerns can have direct and indirect effects on health, which is why including them in your overall health management plan is so important.
At Harbor Community Health Centers, our team offers personalized, compassionate behavioral health services like mental health screenings, therapy, and support for substance use disorders. Plus, we provide services to patients of all ages, including individual therapy and family and group counseling, offering focused, caring support tailored to each person’s needs.
Having a central provider for multiple health needs makes it easier — and more realistic — to stay on top of them over time, and it also fosters an atmosphere of trust and inclusion. At Harbor Community Health Centers, our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to everyone in our community, regardless of ability to pay.
Whether you’re looking for a new primary care home, need to schedule a dental appointment, or could use support for your mental health, we’re ready to help. To schedule your visit, call 310-547-0202 to make an appointment with the Harbor Community Health Centers team at our Long Beach and San Pedro, California, locations today.
