We are one of the oldest and largest providers of medical services to medically under-served people in Montgomery and northwestern Prince George's counties, CCI offers three major health services. In the primary care program, CCI serves more than 10,000 children and adults who are economically disadvantaged, homeless, disabled, with state medical assistance coverage or uninsured. The state of Maryland Women, Infants and Children (WIC)nutrition education and food supplement program enrolls more than 30,000 pregnant and breast-feeding women and children under the age of five. Over half the pregnant women in Montgomery County receive WIC services. Together, the programs serve more than 45,000 people in need who count on CCI for medical and health-related care. Lastly, CCI dental offers oral health care in Gaithersburg, Maryland. CCI is a patient-centered medical home for a significant number of individuals, families, friends and neighbors in our community.

Nutrition

CCI patients can be referred by their primary care provider to the staff Registered Dietitian (RD) for nutrition assessments, counseling and education. The RD is also a Certified Diabetes Educator who can help patients with diabetes learn more about their diagnosis and effective ways to manage their condition. The CCI diabetes program is comprised of a series of classes, offered in English and Spanish, that include nutrition services, exercise recommendations, nutrition and meal planning, glucose monitoring and insulin training — all ways to improve and maintain better health. CCI offers the diabetes program for informative, practical and effective health management for children and their families, as well as for adult patients.

CCI patients and WIC participants can get staff assistance with state Medicaid eligibility and enrollment at CCI clinics. The Referral Specialists are bi-lingual and speak English and Spanish. Other language needs can be met as well.