Achieving Medical Home Recognition at a Community Practice
Thaker V, Amin S, Banker D
HAVERSTRAW PEDIATRICS, HAVERSTRAW , NEW YORK
Introduction
Community Practice serving predominantly immigrant Hispanic population located in Rockland County, approximately 31 miles north of New York City
POPULATION:
VILLAGE OF HAVERSTRAW:
Population 2010: 11,910. 7.8% < 5 years, 26.5% < 18 years old
Racial distribution: 67.1% Hispanic, 19.3% Whites, 9.7% Blacks
Median Household income: $ 43,009
ROCKLAND COUNTY:
Population 2010: 311, 687. 7.7% < 5 years old; 27.7% < 18 years old
Racial distribution: 65% Whites, 12% Blacks, 16% Hispanic
Median household income: $78,218. 11.6% below poverty line.
Population served is often 1st generation immigrants who congregate with extended families on arrival. When established, move to various parts of the county and neighboring counties and continue to follow at the office. Often first few visits rendered gratis.
