Services Provided
Most CCCs treat adults and children over the age of 18 months. CCCs treat common family illnesses, such as:
- Cold and Flu
- Sinus Infections
- Allergies
- Minor injuries, burns and rashes
- Pinkeye
- Sore throat
- Headaches
- Head lice
- Ringworms
- Warts
- Sprains and strains
- Bronchitis
- Ear infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Diarrhea and intestinal infections
- Allergy test
Some CCCs provide physical therapy with a specialist.
CCCs also provide preventative care, including health screenings, vaccinations, and physical exams. They may serve as sample collection points for blood, urine and feces for laboratory tests, which are then sent to external labs.
By definition, CCCs offer a more narrow range of services (usually limited to 25 - 30 of the most common diagnoses) than are offered in traditional primary care offices. This limited scope of services is seen in both nurse practitioner and physician-staffed CCCs, and is an integral part of the CCC model.
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