Advocates for Healthy Citizens

ADVOCATES FOR HEALTHY CITIZENS (DBA HEALTHNET GASTON) IS A COLLABERATIVE CARE NETWORK DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED GASTON COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. ENROLLEES ARE ASSIGNED A MEDICAL HOME WITH A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AND ARE PROVIDED COUNSELING AND EDUCATION ON HOW TO MANAGE THEIR CHRONIC DISEASES AND NAVIGATE THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PATIENTS BY PHYSICIANS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME.