Alcona Health Center - Oscoda

Alcona Health Center (AHC) - Oscoda is a branch of Alcona Health Center, a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout Northern Michigan. Established in 1978, AHC has been providing quality healthcare for over 45 years, serving communities from pediatrics to geriatrics. The Oscoda location, situated at 208 S State St, Oscoda Township, MI 48750, offers a comprehensive range of integrated health services, including medical, Behavioral Health, and dental care, as well as recovery services. AHC operates on a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, focusing on a holistic approach to patient well-being. Their medical services include comprehensive Primary Care, acute care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries, Preventative Care (screenings, vaccinations, adult physicals, Medicare Wellness Exams, sport physicals, and well-child visits), and chronic condition management. They also offer same-day and next-day appointments, open to both established and new patients. The behavioral health services at Alcona Health Center - Oscoda involve a team of licensed professional counselors, social workers, and contracted psychiatrists who address mild to moderate behavioral health concerns, often in coordination with primary care providers. They also have specialized recovery services, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and substance use counseling, promoting a whole-patient approach to recovery. The Dental Services provided at the Oscoda location include exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures & partials, oral surgery, crowns & bridges, and periodontal treatment. Alcona Health Center is committed to accessibility, accepting most insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offering an income-based sliding fee program for those in need. They are also a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Deemed Facility, indicating federal support and status regarding certain health claims. The Oscoda clinic has a team of dedicated providers, including Physician Assistants (PA-C) like Nathan Barden (who also serves as Medical Director), Adam Moffatt, and Nicole Rice, as well as Family Medicine Doctors such as Karolina Bulak, MD. Behavioral health services are supported by professionals like Joane Tagliamonte, LPC, and Adrienne Westphal, DO (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry), and tele-psychiatry is also available with Rudy Barba, MD. They also provide community health workers and care managers to assist patients with health education, coordinating appointments, and accessing community resources. Alcona Health Center emphasizes strong community ties, including collaborations like the "Owl Health Extension" with Oscoda Area Schools, which provides on-site medical and behavioral health services to students.