Dental Care (Low Income)
Provider: BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION - BUDDHIST TZU CHI COMMUNITY CLINIC - SOUTH EL MONTE
The foundation's clinics provides health services primarily for low-income Los Angeles County residents, including people who are undocumented and individuals who are uninsured. Services include alternative medicine, health education, pediatric services, mammograms, pap tests, support groups, and volunteer opportunities. Dental services are provided at the Alhambra and South El Monte locations. There are no geographic restrictions; income eligibility requirements apply for some services.
The clinic generally serves low-income people without health insurance, who meet income eligibility according to the Federal Poverty Guideline Index.
Alternative medicine includes chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Dental services include routine exams, digital x-rays, cleaning, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions and dentures.
Chronic disease care is limited to triage and referral; referrals for additional services are available. Mental health and psychiatric services are limited to education and family consultation and do not include hospitalization or medication.
The clinic also provides community outreach and education including health fairs and printed materials. In addition, the clinic provides volunteer opportunities for adults, age 18 and older.
A cancer support group is available for people with cancer and their families.
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Call or walk in to apply.
There are fixed fees for services. A sliding scale based on income is available. The South El Monte and Wilmington Dental Clinic there is a $25 registration fee and dental treatment fees vary according to services. Doctor's exam and diagnosis are free.
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+18557105853
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Service/Intake |
+16262813383
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