Population: 890,515 |
Median Household Income: $57,293 |
(*) denotes data that should be used with caution. For example, the State Center for Health Statistics notes that infant mortality rates based on less than 10 deaths are unreliable and should be interpreted with caution. Teen pregnancy rates that are based on fewer than 20 cases are also viewed as unstable.
(†) Rate reports on legal induced abortions per 1,000 females, ages 15-44.
Free Clinics:
NC Association of Free Clinics
http://www.ncfreeclinics.org
Hospital(s):
NC Health Info – health and medical resources for North Carolinians
http://www.nchealthinfo.org/
Under Go Local, find hospital or other desired service in the drop-down list of services, and below that, find the county or city of choice. After choosing both of these options, click go.
RICHES Contacts:
Latin American Coalition - The Latin American Coalition is dedicated to serving Mecklenburg County’s 75,000 Hispanic families with the services that allow them to overcome language, economic, educational and cultural barriers while offering the wider community opportunities to learn about and connect with the Latino population.
Mi Casa Su Casa - Serves the Hispanic/Latino community of Charlotte/ Mecklenburg by promoting self-sufficiency and community empowerment.
Email: info@micasasucasactr.org.
Bethesada Health Center has a new Disease Prevention and Health Education Program for uninsured minority women. The program's focus is disease prevention, early detection and treatment and health education for uninsured Hispanic/Latino and other minority women living in Mecklenburg County. Contact Wendy Mateo for more information on services at wendymateo@hotmail.com.
Wendy Mateo
Bethesada Health Center
133 Stetson Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 597-1397
wendymateo@hotmail.com
Marilyn Thompson
CEO
Florence Crittenton Services – Serves Statewide
http://www.fcsnc.org/
PO Box 36392, Charlotte, NC 28236
(800) 448-0024 (telephone)
(704) 334-8169(fax)
mthompson@fcsnc.org
Charlene Jenkins
IBCLC, Executive Director; La Leche League Leader
BELLAS/La Leche League of Matthews-Union County
http://www.lllofnc.org/LocalGroups.html
2809 Pearwood Ct, Matthews, NC 28105
704-847-5845 (telephone)
Cjenkins13@carolina.rr.com
Faye Marshall
Ryan White Part D Program Manager
Metrolina AIDS Project – Serves Statewide
http://www.metrolinaaidsproject.org/
32662, Charlotte, NC
(704) 602-2427 (telephone)
(704) 602-2440(fax)
fmarshall@metrolinaaidsproject.org