Riva: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are common in BVMI patients. All struggle daily with the challenges of living in poverty, and many have suffered trauma and abuse. Riva
April 25, 2024
BVMI is fortunate to have an incredible group of internists, specialists, nurse practitioners, and nurses who take care of our patients on a daily basis. These professionals generously donate their time and talent to make sure that people who don’t have insurance still have access to free, quality healthcare.
Many patients coming to BVMI for the first time haven’t seen a doctor in several years. First, they undergo a complete lab workup, and then see a doctor or nurse practitioner. That first appointment – which lasts an hour – is crucial for establishing trust with the patient. Their provider spends time getting to know them as a person first, then conducts a complete physical exam. They then prescribe medication or refer the patient out for testing or to see a specialist.
That first visit is only the beginning. Over time, our patients realize that BVMI is always here for them, providing annual exams, sick visits, and treatment and support for chronic conditions. For many visits, patients have the option of coming to the healthcare center or seeing their provider via telehealth, a convenient and time-saving option when securing childcare, transportation and time off work can be challenging.
Anxiety and depression are common in BVMI patients. All struggle daily with the challenges of living in poverty, and many have suffered trauma and abuse. Riva
Meet Blanca. Her story is a work in progress. She’s a hard working mom who holds down two jobs while caring for her husband and two
Irene is 40-year-old single mom with diabetes who became a patient earlier this year. Like so many BVMI patients, Irene lives on the edge. BVMI is
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Wednesday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Powered by passionate volunteers, BVMI delivers free, high-quality healthcare to Bergen County’s working uninsured, helping them live healthy, productive lives.
EIN: 20-2633437
Monday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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