A hallmark of ¶¶Òõpro is respectful, effective, mutually-beneficial community-academic partnership with agencies throughout the region. Family and Community Medicine participates in this tradition with several community partners.
Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health strives to keep St. Louis County one of the best places in the region to live, work, or visit. This is accomplished by regularly assessing the health and environment of the county and responding with sound policies that help assure the availability of high-quality public health services for everyone.
In 2013, the Department of Family and Community Medicine entered into a contract with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health to provide physician services at their community health centers.
Our faculty physicians provide direct patient care, collaborative agreements with the full-time physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical pharmacist, and administrative leadership for a vibrant interprofessional collaborative practice.
In 2010, the Department of Family and Community Medicine entered into a contract with the St. Louis County Department of Health to provide physician services and on-call coverage for their corrections medicine program.
Together, these physicians provide direct patient care, collaborative agreements with the full-time physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical pharmacist, and administrative leadership for a vibrant interprofessional collaborative practice.