Your Care Team Explained: How Providers Work Together for You
When you come to Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), you’ll notice something different. Your care doesn’t come from just one person. You have a care team, a group of providers and staff who work together to support your health.
What Is a Care Team?
A care team is made up of the people who help you with your health at NHC. Your team may include:
- Primary care providers (like family physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician associates)
- Nurses and medical assistants
- Dental providers and hygienists
- Behavioral health consultants
- Pharmacists
- Patient navigators
- Care coordinators and front desk staff
Each person plays a role, but they all work together with you at the center.
Learn more about the different roles of your care team: English | Spanish
Why Is a Care Team Helpful?
Having a team instead of just one provider means:
- More complete care: Your medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and behavioral health needs are connected.
- Better access: If your main provider isn’t available, another team member can step in.
- Stronger support: Team members share information and ideas, so your care is more personalized.
- Less stress: You don’t have to explain your story over and over. Your team already knows you.
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Ongoing guidance: Your team provides support between visits to help you stay on track.
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Coordinated care: Team members work together to make sure nothing gets missed.
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What Could a Care Team Look Like?
Care teams may look different depending on your needs. Here are a few examples:
- For a child’s check-up: A pediatric provider does the exam. A nurse gives vaccines. A dental hygienist checks teeth during the same visit. An engagement ambassador helps the family with OHP enrollment.
- For an adult with diabetes: A provider monitors blood sugar. A pharmacist reviews medications. A behavioral health consultant shares stress management tools. A referral coordinator helps set up an appointment with a specialist for eye or foot care.
- For a pregnant patient: An OB provider manages prenatal visits. A medical assistant tracks progress. A dental provider supports oral health during pregnancy. A community health navigator connects the patient to food assistance and other community resources.
Related: Why Dental Hygienists are in Medical Clinics
Here to Serve You
At NHC, your care team is here to make sure you’re never alone in your health journey. By working together, we give you whole-person care — care that supports your body, mind, and smile.
Your health goals are our goals, and your care team is here to help you reach them.