Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnostic &
Treatment Center

You can find quality, affordable and personalized care right in your own neighborhood of the South Bronx. For a quarter of a century, the Belvis center has provided the full spectrum of care for children and adults. Named for Segundo Ruiz Belvis, the revered Puerto Rican humanitarian, our center emphasizes primary and preventive care, working with you to help you achieve your health goals.

Patient-Centered Healthcare in the Bronx

We deliver patient-centered, effective and cost-efficient health services. As part of our patient care, we appoint a personal healthcare provider for each patient. The healthcare provider serves as a care coordinator, working with the primary care physicians, nursing staff, social workers and nutritionists to ensure that we meet your medical, psychological and emotional needs. Your healthcare team is always available for you, and you can reach us at any time of day or night.

Our healthcare services include:

Child Health Services Mental Health Services HIV/AIDS Testing and Treatment Pregnancy testing Well-child care Dental services

Adolescent Health Services Diabetes Care Women's Health Services Prenatal care Cancer screening Immunizations

Prevention and treatment for chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes and hypertension Referrals to inpatient hospital care and dozens of specialty services provided by the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation.

Special Healthcare Programs at Segundo Ruiz Belvis

Our experienced staff has developed special programs to address the needs of our community.

Personalized OB/GYN care. We assign a specific healthcare provider to each of our obstetrics and gynecological patients. The provider may be a nurse midwife, OB/GYN nurse practitioner or a specialist physician who serves as the coordinator and primary contact person on your medical team. Services include:

• Prenatal
• Obstetrical
• Gynecological
• Colposcopy (a specialized examination of the cervix)

WIC, the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food and nutrition services program. WIC protects the health of low-income women, infants and children. We often refer our WIC clients to other Belvis services, including medical services, prenatal care or pediatric services.

Partnerships with local schools. Joining forces with local schools has allowed us to introduce wellness programs to young New Yorkers and their families.

Community Health Education and Outreach program. Through this program, we circulate important health information to community-based organizations, businesses and educational institutions. We also provides in-service training to patients and staff on a variety of health issues:

• Diabetes and nutrition
• Smoking
• Asthma
• High blood pressure
• Childbirth preparation
• Parenting skills
• Weight control
• HIV/AIDS education

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