Pediatric services are part of our primary care model. We care for growing children from birth to the age of 17 years old.
As your child grows, our team is here to care for them. Your provider will be a family medicine physician, pediatrician, or advanced practice nurse.
Teen services are part of our primary care model. Services are delivered by PCC family medicine physicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice nurses. We follow nationally recognized guidelines for visit schedules (every year) and vaccines. We can also provide school physicals and sports physicals.
Providers will share health education, for example, recommending healthy eating and physical activity. Patients can request birth control, STI testing, pregnancy testing, and mental health/substance use services.
PCC understands parental involvement is important to the well-being of adolescent patients. We also find that sometimes teen patients are looking for information independently. We can help to make sure teen patients get the information they need. Our evolving and affirmative model of care creates an environment where students feel safe and develop self-care skills.
Regular check-ups to help you stay healthy and avoid potential health issues.
During your visit, your provider will offer all recommended vaccines. PCC strongly encourages following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for all immunizations throughout the lifecycle.
Support for managing conditions like diabetes and asthma.
Providing free book to encourage young readers
Ways to keep your home safe, feed healthy meals, stay active and exercise, teach reading at a young age
Well child visits are regularly scheduled check-ups which begin shortly after birth. Each visit includes a complete physical exam. The provider will check that your child is growing and developing normally for their age.
Childhood is a time of rapid growth and change. We recommend that children have more well-child visits when they are young. Here at PCC, we consider well child visits to be part of our primary-care model.
We follow the recommended well child visit schedule and vaccines for children from birth to age 18.
We can also provide sports physicals and school physicals. Talk to your provider about how to get a referral for vision and dental screenings needed for school.
The benefits of well child visits include:
Your provider will work with you to create a care plan that addresses your unique needs. Discussions may include:
Before your visit, write down your questions and concerns. Bring these to your visit to ask your provider. This will help you get the most out of the visit.
PCC provides free books to young children when they come for well child visits. Books are given to kids aged six months to five years old. Your provider will also help give you tips about reading and helping your child learn to love reading at a young age.
Reach Out and Read is a literacy program of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Reading expands a child’s vocabulary. This can help them do well in school! Reading improves grammar and writing skills. It helps them to be independent and confident.
That is why PCC gives books to kids during appointments. Every child from six months to five years old is given a new book at each well-child check-up.
We encourage parents and caregivers to read with their children. You can help them love to read!
If you would like to donate books to Reach Out and Read, please contact us at [email protected].
Take control of your children’s health with a personalized care plan tailored to their needs. Call us now to book your appointment and stay proactive about their well-being.
Annual check-ups are key to maintaining your overall health.
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PCC Community Wellness Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible, and compassionate healthcare to individuals and families.
Hiren has stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer at PCC Community Wellness Center, bringing with him over a decade of extensive experience across banking, retail, global manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare.
With a strong commitment to public health, Hiren is ready to tackle the evolving challenges of the healthcare sector head-on. He champions a data-driven decision-making approach, firmly believing that accessible data is crucial for empowering informed decisions at every level of the organization. Together, we will enhance our performance and ensure financial stability and profitability, establishing PCC as a definitive leader in community wellness.
Lorena joins the team with diverse Human Resource experience in hospitality, non-for-profit, medical and most recently in Quick Service Restaurants. She brings experience in developing HR programs, systems, updating processes and teams that effectively support the success of the organization.
Lorena has a passion for HR that stems from helping those around her and being that voice for employees. Aside from her work experience, she earned her Bachelors of Science in Health Studies & Psychology from Chicago State University and her Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Walden University.
Jerrard Walker, RN, LCSW, CADC, SAP, CAMS-II joined PCC in 2020. He obtained his Master of Social Work from Wayne State University – School of Social Work. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Resurrection University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a Minor in Social Work from Oakland University.
Jerrard completed his social work training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He was one of the architects who established the CCHHS CountyCare program. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and reading.
Sara Hogue, joined PCC in 2015. As PCC’s CQIO, Sara leads initiatives to develop new capacity in quality improvement across the organization. Sara is passionate about public health and committed to developing quality assurance tools that can improve population health.
She has a decade of experience in performance and quality improvement in such areas as research, program evaluation, data analysis, quality assurance, and performance management. Prior to her promotion to CQIO, Sara served as PCC’s Director of Performance Improvement, where she managed the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Patient Centered Medical Home recognition process, expanding PCC’s recognition from four to eight sites of care. Sara also pioneered the organization’s Core Culture Committee, which worked to identify and address inclusivity needs for patients and staff. Sara holds a Master of Social Work from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Xavier University.
Paul Luning, MD, MPH has spent his entire career at PCC. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his medical degree from the University of Chicago – Pritzker School of Medicine, and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He joined PCC in 1995 after graduating from West Suburban Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program. He later completed PCC’s Fellowship in Community Medicine. Dr. Luning was promoted to Chief Medical Officer in 2007. He has been instrumental in the development and implementation of many programs at PCC, such as the Performance Improvement Program and PCC’s clinical program at The Boulevard, a local shelter for homeless individuals recovering from illness. He has received numerous honors and awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians and Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, Teacher of the Year from the West Suburban Family Medicine Residency Program (2003, 2007, 2012), and George O’Neill Leadership Award from the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.
Chief Operating Officer, Nilsa Campos, joined PCC in 2019. As COO, Nilsa directs the the day-to-day activities of the organization.
As the Regional Director of Clinical Operations, she managed nine PCC health centers. She was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations, where she implemented strategic operational plans for all PCC health centers. Nilsa has advanced experience with driving growth in facility development and profitability. Prior to PCC, Nilsa worked as a facility administrator at DaVita Harvey Dialysis, and as staff nurse and patient care manager for the pediatric cardiac ICU at UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. Nilsa has a Master of Business Administration from Lewis University. She also has a Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chicago State University.
Melissa Chrusfield serves as the Director of Communications and Community Engagement at PCC Community Wellness Center.
With a passion for connecting people and fostering meaningful relationships, Melissa oversees all communications strategies and community outreach initiatives. She brings extensive experience in public relations and advocacy, ensuring that PCC’s mission of accessible, high-quality healthcare reaches every corner of the community. Melissa is dedicated to amplifying PCC’s impact through innovative storytelling, strategic partnerships, and active community involvement.
Alyssa joins PCC Community Wellness Center with a robust portfolio in non-profit management and FQHC leadership, previously holding the role of Chief Administrative Officer at Lawndale Christian Health Center.
With over a decade of dedicated service, Alyssa’s professional journey is marked by significant achievements in enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality, which resonate deeply with PCC’s core mission. Educationally, Alyssa is grounded in community-centric development, holding a Master’s Degree in Community and Economic Development from Pennsylvania State University, alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her academic background and ongoing contributions to discussions on healthcare best practices underscore her role as a visionary leader. Alyssa’s strategic approach aims for steady, sustainable growth at PCC. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team, confident in her leadership to guide us toward greater achievements in serving our community.
