The staff of CDTC’s clinics is committed to the Center’s mission of serving uninsured and under-insured disabled and chronically ill persons, regardless of their ability to pay. From inception, one of their goals has been to use the “Medical Home” approach to care to provide culturally competent, comprehensive, family-centered health care. The doctors, nurses and medical social workers spend extra time with families, and speak English, Spanish and Creole. Instructional materials are also printed in each of these languages to ensure that families understand the needs of their medically complex children. Although the number of clients served in the clinics continues to grow, primary care still remains one of the most under-funded areas at CDTC. Each year, the Board of Directors, the Sunflower Circle of Friends, and the Charity Guild of Fort Lauderdale host luncheons in support of the clinics. Their efforts have helped not only to raise funds, but they also contribute over-the-counter medications and thermometers for our families.

Pediatric Clinic
The Pediatric Primary Care Clinic serves patients from birth to twelve years of age. This was the first clinic established at CDTC in 1993. The clinic provides medical care to clients in many of the programs at CDTC as well as to their siblings. Primary care services include immunizations, well visits, health and medical education, developmental assessment and nutrition.

Adolescent Clinic
As our clients have grown, so has CDTC. Many of our clients stay with us from birth through adulthood. Our Adolescent Clinic treats clients ages 13 through 24 years, providing medical services and health education to teens and young adults who are beginning to look after their own health.

Adult Care Clinic
The Adult Clinic began in 1997. This clinic provides primary care, specialty care and health education for adults 25 years of age and older.

Dental Clinic
Unique to CDTC’s mosaic of health care is the Dental Clinic. A dentist and dental assistant from the Department of Health provide dental care to CDTC clients. For clients with sensitive health issues, it is particularly meaningful to them to be able to receive these services in an environment in which they are familiar and with people they trust.