By MIKE LEE

District Council 37 members, retirees, and their families may now receive high-quality medical care at the DC 37 Health Center in lower Manhattan.

On May 5, AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) opened for business at 115 Chambers St. With more than 40 offices in New York City and Long Island, ACPNY provides primary and specialized care focusing on individual patients’ needs.

“I’m proud to bring AdvantageCare Physicians’ high-quality, primary and specialty care to our health center,” said Henry Garrido, DC 37 Executive Director. “This facility represents a significant milestone for us in providing a new, accessible location for our members to receive comprehensive health care and wellness services in a welcoming and state-of-the-art environment.”

Physicians at ACPNY bring a “whole you” team approach to patients, working with nurses, social workers, nutritionists, behavioral health specialists, and other professionals. The team works to understand the health impacts of physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors. Ascertaining the complete picture of an individual’s health helps the physician work with the patient toward an appropriate diagnosis and direction of care.

“DC 37 is committed to improving the quality of life of all our members and their families,” said William Bifulco, Administrator of the DC 37 Health & Security Plan. “Creating a primary care system focused on our members and their families is just another way Health and Security is creating wellness for our members and their families.”

ACPNY at the DC 37 Health Center is open for appointments on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/4mNXrzG or call 646.680.4227.