Question 1

What is WATCH?

Accepted Answer

WATCH stands for Wayne Action Teams for Community Health.   The mission of WATCH is to provide a medical home with quality primary and acute health care to the uninsured of Wayne County.   WATCH is a free health care clinic with three locations: MOBILE UNIT GOLDSBORO FAMILY YMCA CAMPUS CLINIC AT WAYNE UNC HEALTHCARE

Question 2

Where can I receive health care from WATCH?

Accepted Answer

WATCH is a free health care clinic with three locations:   MOBILE UNIT -travels to predetermined locations in Wayne County each month. -Open M-TH, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm -Locations available upon request   GOLDSBORO FAMILY YMCA 1105 Parkway Drive Goldsboro, NC -Open M-TH, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm   CAMPUS CLINIC 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive Goldsboro, NC  -located behind the Wayne UNC Health Emergency Department and Surgical Clinic -Open M-TH, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm -Fridays for walk-ins and lab work, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Question 3

Who can receive health care from WATCH?

Accepted Answer

Any resident of Wayne County, NC that does not have health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, V.A. coverage, or Social Security Disability.

Question 4

How do I receive health care from WATCH?

Accepted Answer

Call and set up an appointment: 919-731-6934   Bring to your appointment: 1) Proof of residency in Wayne County 2) All of your current medications 3) A list of your medical history 4) Photo ID

Question 5

Can I just walk-in to WATCH if I am sick?

Accepted Answer

Walk-in appointments for established sick patients are available at the mobile unit and campus clinic.   Walk-in hours are first thing in the morning and are on a first come, first served basis.

Question 6

What if I don't speak English?   No habla ingles?

Accepted Answer

If you do not speak English, please bring an interpreter. Por favor, triaga un traductor con usted.

Question 7

Who are the health care providers at WATCH?

Accepted Answer

Each WATCH clinic is run by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant   The Volunteer Medical Director is Clark Gaither, MD   Volunteer physicians provide specialty clinics at specified dates and times

Question 8

What services does WATCH offer?

Accepted Answer

• Primary health care • Chronic disease management • Health education • Referrals to specialists as appropriate • Laboratory tests and analysis • Diabetes management education • Medication Assistance Program • Health care providers who care

Question 9

What types of medical problems do WATCH clinicians treat?

Accepted Answer

• Chronic diseases like:  Diabetes  Hypertension  High cholesterol  Acid reflux disease  Asthma  COPD   • Acute illnesses like:  Sinus infections  Bronchitis  Anemia  Urinary tract infections  Injuries

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