City of Detroit, MI

13/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 13/08/2024 13:29

Health Department Satellite Hub at Samaritan Center Expands Health Services for East Side Detroiters

The Detroit Health Department launched a new satellite health service hub at Samaritan Center (5555 Conner Street), offering immunizations for children and adults, lead screenings, plus resources and referrals for wraparound services. The Health Department will continue to provide WIC services at Samaritan to meet the needs of Detroit families with children for nutritious foods, support and referrals.

The new satellite center will operate weekdays and be staffed with Health Department clinicians.

"By re-introducing Detroit Health Department services here, we are bringing resources directly to the east side community as we continue to go beyond the walls and help Detroiters achieve their personal goals for a healthy lifestyle," said Chief Public Health Officer, Denise Fair Razo at yesterday's Ribbon-Cutting event.

Detroiters were invited to attend yesterday's Grand Opening and Open House. Detroit Health Department staff provided tours of the new satellite clinic, and outreach and information on programs including SisterFriends Detroit, CeaseFire Detroit, Immunizations and services for Women, Infants & Children.

"It is our hope that our residents will take advantage of this new location to take care of their health, whether they need to get up to date on vaccinations or get health screenings," said Administrator of Clinical Programs, Dr. Iris Taylor.

The Detroit Health Department Samaritan Center Satellite Hub is located at 5555 Conner Street, Suite 2224 and will operate weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 313-876-4554 or visit detroitmi.gov/health.

Health Department staff at Samaritan Satellite Ribbon Cutting with Council Member Latisha Johnson (D4), center, left to right: Administrator of Clinical Programs, Dr. Iris Taylor, Ph.D., Nursing Director/Immunizations Program Manager, Timiko Drew, Chief Public Health Officer, Denise Fair Razo and Christina Floyd, Deputy Director of Public Health.