La Casa De Salud Inc.

La Casa De Salud Inc. (LCDS) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in the Bronx, New York, that has been serving the South Bronx community since 1998. Registered in SAM.gov, the organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporate entity that provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved and vulnerable populations. LCDS operates multiple health centers in the South Bronx, offering an integrated approach to healthcare that encompasses primary care, dental, pediatric, mental health, substance use treatment, and support services. The organization focuses on addressing the complex healthcare needs of low-income individuals, with a particular emphasis on communities in zip codes 10454, 10455, 10459, 10474, 10451, and surrounding areas.

Through its federal grant awards, La Casa De Salud Inc. has been a recipient of numerous project grants from agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services, and the HIV/AIDS Bureau. These grants have supported a wide range of critical healthcare initiatives, including expanding health center operating hours, COVID-19 vaccination efforts, mental health services, HIV/AIDS integration, and workforce resilience programs. Notable grant projects include the Minority AIDS Service Integration Initiative, which aims to provide culturally appropriate mental health and HIV prevention services to Hispanic/Latino and African American residents, and a recent $1 million HRSA grant to enhance patient access by extending operating hours at two health center locations. The organization has also received sub-awards from the NYS Department of Health for WIC Local Agency Contracts and has partnered with other network affiliates like Promesa, Inc., United Bronx Parents, Inc., and the Community Association of Progressive Dominicans to deliver comprehensive healthcare services.