A Community Collaboration

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The Burgdorf/Bank of America Health Center provides a bright, convenient home for medical services operated by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and the University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as the City of Hartford Department of Public Health.

The center, at 131 Coventry St. on the Mount Sinai Campus of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, represents the success of a unique community collaboration. The Burgdorf/Bank of America Health Center was funded by Saint Francis, Bank of America Bank Connecticut, the City of Hartford, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and various grants.

Medical services operated by Saint Francis and UConn are located on the second floor. City programs are located on the first floor.

Medical-Surgical Services for Adults

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and the University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dentistry provide a full range of general medical care for adults.

Patients are seen by appointment for evaluation, treatment and follow-up of all non-emergency medical problems. A primary provider and nurse are assigned to each patient, assuring continuity of care.

As necessary, patients are referred to appropriate specialty services. The center has on-site specialists and/or specialty clinics in:

• Cardiology
• Pulmonary
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Rheumatology
• Endocrinology
• Infectious diseases and HIV
• Podiatry
• General surgery
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy

 

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: 860-714-2813. Location: Second floor.

Women's Health Services

A full range of health services for women of all ages is provided, including neonatal, obstetrical and gynecologic care. Services include:

• Pregnancy tests
• Midwifery care
• Young Mothers’ Program for women under 20 years old
• Patient education and nutritional counseling
• Breast examinations and mammography
• Cervical cancer prevention
• Laser surgery
• Post-menopausal counseling and hormone therapy
• STD and HIV testing and counseling

 

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 860-714-2815. Location: Second floor.

Dentistry

Adult and child general dental care is provided by the Saint Francis Hospital Department of Dentistry. Pediatric dental care is provided by the University of Connecticut School of Dentistry. Comprehensive and emergency services are available by appointment.

Saint Francis (adult and child services): 860-714-2814 UConn Pediatric (child services only): 860-714-2140

Pediatric and Adolescent Health Services

The Burgdorf/Bank of America Health Center offers a full range of care for children from birth through 21 years old. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: 860-714-2816. Location: Second floor.

Walk-in Services

Patients with urgent problems often can be seen without an appointment, based on provider availability. Please call to inquire. Telephone: 860-714-2812. Location: Second floor.

Hartford Department of Public Health

City health offices and programs are located on the first floor of the Burgdorf/Bank of America Health Center.

Administrative Office Telephone: 860-543-8800

Maternity Infant Outreach Program
Assists clients in receiving proper prenatal care through education and referral. Telephone: 860-543-8834

Healthy Start
Free health services to pre-teens and pregnant women. Telephone: 860-547-1426, Ext. 7191

Child Development
Helps families access child development services and parenting classes. Telephone: 860-543-8881.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Food and nutrition assistance to pregnant women or those with young children. Telephone: 860-543-8835.

Hartford Child Immunization Project
Helps parents keep track of vaccinations. Telephone: 860-543-8816.

Vital Records
Record and certify birth, death and marriage certificates. Telephone: 860-543-8538.

Ryan White Title I Project
Funding for comprehensive AIDS services. Telephone: 860-543-8806.

Environmental Health
Inspection and licensing of restaurants, food handlers, institutions, schools and shelters; assessment of environmental threats such as lead and asbestos. Telephone: 860-543-8817.

AIDS/HIV Program
Confidential testing and education. Telephone: 860-543-8822.

TB Clinic
Tuberculosis testing, treatment and education. Telephone: 860-543-8826.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Clinic
Confidential testing and referral. Telephone: 860-543-8820.

Public Health Nursing
Education, prevention and referral for communicable diseases. Telephone: 860-547-1426, Ext. 7125 or 7133.

Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
SFH was awarded a grant in 1997 sponsored by the CDC and the Conn. State Department of Public Health called the Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. The program provides free mammograms, clinical breast exams, Pap Smears as well as screening and diagnostic services to women in Conn. who are age 40 and over (Pap Smears only for women 19-39), who have no insurance, are underinsured and low income.

Please call Bobbie Beck, Case Manager at 714-2759 or Barbara Smith, Outreach Educator at 714-2197 to inquire if you qualify.