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FACTSHEET:
PTSD and Physical Health

Exposure to traumatic events such as military combat, physical and sexual abuse, and natural disaster, can be related to poor physical health. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is also related to health problems. This fact sheet provides information on the relationships between trauma, PTSD, and physical health; specific health problems associated with PTSD; health-risk behaviors and PTSD; mechanisms that help explain how PTSD and physical health could be related; and a clinical agenda to address PTSD and health.

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Resource Guide: Staten Island University Hospital RAP (Risk Assessment Program) : Bay Street Health Center Teen

Address:

Bay Street Health Center
57 Bay Street,
Staten Island, NY
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Contact: Kathleen Carney-Kielty , Program Coordinator
Phone: (718) 226-6294
Fax: (718) 226-6531
E-Mail: ccarmeyk@siuh.edu
Hotline: (718) 226-TEEN
Languages: Spanish, Telephone bank available
Website: Go
Hours: T 5-8pm, W 1-4pm, H 1-4pm
Handicapped Accessible

Populations served:

  • Ages 12-21 including
  • Females and Males
  • Undocumented immigrants

Fees for services:

Sliding fee scale, Medicaid. Reproductive health care can be provided free and confidentially.

Medical Services

  • Gyn and Health maintenance & education
  • Reproductive, pregnancy care
  • STI diagnostic and treatment
  • HIV couseling and testing
  • Birth control and Emergency Contraception
  • Mental Health Screening and Services

Advocacy:

  • Referrals provided

Counseling:

Mental Health Screening and Services

Other Services:

  • Physician on call 24 Hours

Educational / Training Services:

  • Safe Sex Care Practices
  • Reproductive care practices.

Special Considerations

    Reproductive health care (for males and females) including Gyn exams, pregnancy tests, STI and HIV tests, emergency contraception and birth control can be provided free and confidentially.

    Parental consent is required for medical services (physicals, sick visits) for patients under age 18.

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