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Cherry Street Health Services offers the following services at all of our sites:
Other Services:
Medical Care (top) Cherry Street Health Services provides Health Care to Grand Rapids area and surrounding communities. The Medical department staff includes Family Practice Physicians, Pediatricians, Internal Medicine Physicians, Our offices provide a variety of hours and are conveniently located. Each site has a specific listing of services and specialties offered. Care for well visits, sick visits as well as ongoing medical care is available by appointment. Services such as for laboratory, radiology services for general x-ray, mammography and ultrasound are available. Our group of highly trained and qualified providers can care for the needs of all patients from newborn to the elderly. Services include prenatal care, diagnosis, treatment and referrals. Coordination of the primary care services into the community is provided to maximize use of existing resources internally and into the community. Our physicians also provide hospital care through Spectrum Hospital and ST. Mary's Mercy Medical Center . Medical staff along with dental, nutrition, social work and other staff use a team approach to care in a national “Health Disparities Collaborative” project that focuses on the areas of asthma, diabetes, depression and cardio-vascular care. Dental Services (top) Preventative and Restorative services are provided at most Cherry Street Health Services locations, by appointment. Dental education, cleaning, X rays, Fillings, dentures and other special dental care services are offered. Our dental suites are Special services for emergency care / urgent care are provided at West Side Health Center, Cherry Street Health Center, Ferguson Dental Center and Belknap Commons Health Center. A traveling school screening program provides preventative dental screenings, x-rays, sealants and referrals for restorative care to students at 40 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, Cedar Springs, Wyoming and Kentwood. Dentists, Hygienists, dental assistants and dental support team members offer a special sensitivity to the needs of the economically disadvantaged. We offer a sliding fee scale to those with no insurance. An education program for dental care is available for school children. Programs are designed to educate all on the importance of good dental health. In cooperation with West Michigan District Dental Association, Kent Health Plan, Baxter Foundation and the United Way of West Michigan, Cherry Street Health Services coordinates a program to assist low income patients access more extensive dental procedures at a nominal cost through volunteer dentists throughout the community. Social Work (top) Life can be stressful enough. Imagine if you are faced with bills you can't pay, an unintended pregnancy or you've just been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Getting healthy or staying healthy isn't just for the body, Cherry Street Health Services is committed to providing the highest quality and most effective primary health care services to people of all economic levels, with a special sensitivity to the needs of economically disadvantaged people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Our holistic care will meet the physical and behavioral health needs of those we serve by removing barriers to healthcare and promoting prevention, personal responsibility, interdisciplinary treatment, health education and collaboration with other community partners. Cherry Street Health Services recognizes that your mind and emotions also need maintenance. That's why we offer certified therapists who provide individual and family counseling. Counseling services include a technique called eye movement (EMDR), which has proven successful on many people who experience anxiety, suppressed feelings leading to depression and other similar conditions. Eye exams and Eyeglasses (top) The Cherry Street location provides the area’s largest eye care program for the uninsured. Services include, dilated eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of ailments, chronic eye problems, refractions and dispensing of eye glasses. Eligibility for sliding fee services is based on income and family size. Minimum payment of $15.00 is expected at the time services are provided. Local ophthalmologists and optometrists provide volunteer staffing at the clinic. In addition, Ferris State University School of Optometry provides visits with optometry students supervised by teaching optometrists. Case management and other special services are available for those with diabetes. The eye care program has been in operation since 1988, originated through the efforts of Dr. Mark Sheldon with Grand Rapids Ophthalmology. Equipment and services have been furnished through Grand Rapids Opthalmology, American Foundation of Vision Awareness, the Grand Rapids Lions Club and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. See the Grand Rapids Lions Club website at www.grlions.org and Grand Rapids Ophthalmology website at www.seeitclear.com Maternal Support Services Program (top) In conjunction with medical prenatal services, the Maternal Support Services program provides counseling, case management, education, transportation, and translation for pregnant women. A registered nurse provides house calls helping women with special needs during pregnancy. A registered Dietitian monitors growth and development during pregnancy. A social worker assists with counseling as well as case management for special needs. These caring professionals carry out their work for pregnant women and the delivery of healthy babies. WIC- Women, Infants and Children Program (top) Women's Infant and Children is a state funded nutrition education and food coupon program for pregnant women and children up to age five. A registered Dietitian provides counseling and education as well as healthy food Coupons to encourage proper nutrition during pregnancy and the formative years of childhood. Over 900 patients are served annually, components of the program include monitoring growth and development, screening for lead poisoning, anemia, growth problems, and nutritional needs. The Health Disparities Collaboratives(top) The chronic model of care is a new approach being used by the clinical staff converting the traditional medical model approach to one that includes the patient in the implementation of care. The model incorporates the patient as the central focus for self management. Robert Richard, Medical Director for Cherry Street 340B Pharmacy program(top) Offers extra assistance to those who pay out of pocket for medications. Fulton Pharmacy map and St Mary's Family pharmacy map provide medications for Cherry Street Health Services Patients by offering discounts through a special federal program. The 340B pharmacy program is available to all Cherry Street Health Services patients through all of its locations to participate just because you are a patient at one of our centers. These special discounts can have savings up to 50% of retail or more. Patients can take their prescriptions to one of these contracted pharmacies and the pharmacy does the rest. There is no application process no paperwork to fill out. For more information about this service or any of our services contact our administrative center at (616) 776-2123. www.hrsa.gov Asthma Program(top) Grand Rapids Pediatrics has implemented as program for children who have asthma and for their families. The program provides an asthma educator to address the needs of parents and the children regarding medication use, inhaler use, exercise and what to do during an attack. Weight management is also offered for children and their families through a 12 week program called Trim Kids a clinically proven plan that promotes activity, education and weight management techniques through clnical expertise of pediatricians and exercise facilitator. For more information about the program call Grand Rapids Pediatrics at (616) 459-4314. Dental Program(top) Cherry Street Health Services Dental program is the state's largest dental care provider for uninsured and underinsured individuals in the state of Michigan. CSHS offers primary dental services to people of all ages in eight of its nine locations with total of 34 operatories. All of the health centers are located in the city of Grand Rapids. Many of our staff are bilingual including dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. The front desk reception is also bilingual. Adult Dental Care Services(top) A special program called, The Adult Dental Care Program is a result of a community wide volunteer program that consists of dentists in the community that serve over 100 adults for restorative care and dentures. The program is a result of a collaborative relationship between, Kent Health Plan, Cherry Street Health Services, United Way and West Michigan District Dental Association. Kent Health Plan provided some administrative support in restructuring the management of the program and speaking out for disabled patients. United Way provides funding of the program with Cherry Street providing the case management and referral system for patients into the dental community. The West Michigan Dental Association provides the panel of dentists who have agreed to provide care. For information on eligibility call Rose Holmgren at (616) 776-2373. |
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Midwives. The medical team approaches medical problems in a holistic manner, helping with the physical, emotional and social issues that can impact wellness. A qualified staff of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants provide assistance to the patients and their needs. A twenty-four hour nurse triage system provides round the clock contact with patients who need our help no matter what time of day. 
equipped with up to date technology and techniques to lessen anxiety and increase the comfort of our patients. The kind and caring staff provide services to all ages. 
Health Services states the importance of the patient role in their own care. "As clinical providers, we can impact a patients health care through our limited time with individuals. The medical decisions we make are very important but equally important is an individual's willingness to learn about their own health care and to make positive choices. We are finding success in clinical outcomes because of the motivation that a
patient has in their own willingness to participate and get involved in their care. Under the new model, in complement with medical interventions, patients develop goals that are achievable and produce positive outcomes." The model also utilizes resources both internally and outside of the organization through relationships with other organizations to fill the gaps in health care systems. 
billing of insurance companies. We also heavily relies on assistance from the community as a source of funding. Since 1999, CSHS has been supported by Community Benefits program of Spectrum Health the largest tertiary care center in Grand Rapids. As a result
of a merger between two of the largest hospitals in the city, a promise to the community to provide funding for health care services for low income families was made. This commitment continues although the three year commitment has long passed. CSHS continues to enjoy a positive relationship with Spectrum Community Health Benefits program and a commitment of continued funding for the traveling school dental screening program.