Community of Healing
Portraits from the Whole-Person Specialty Care Movement
Improved Access
Patients have access to high-quality, affordable, and culturally competent whole-person primary care, behavioral health, specialty care, and specialty pharmacy under the CHC’s sliding-fee scale. Care is moved closer to home with on-premise and virtual options that remove barriers to health, meeting the social needs of each person.
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James
Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient
James was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by his primary care provider. Access to this care and the right medicine has helped him get back to being active playing the sports he loves.
“Right now I have more energy. I get up. I walk more, I do more around the house. It’s just got me feeling happy and it keeps me going.”
PAUL
Psoriasis Patient
Paul was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by his primary care provider after struggling with hour long commutes to his previous specialist. From his very first phone call with AndHealth, Paul was hopeful that this would be different.
“The impact on my life is tremendous. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. I feel like I’m human again.”
LESLEY
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Lesley found Whole-Person Specialty Care through the community, when she was in search of a specialist with less than 6 months wait time.
“My condition is more under control and instead of being something that’s controlling me, I feel like I have the tools to shape my future the way I want it to go.”
COREY
Psoriasis Patient
Corey was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by his primary care provider. Corey was able to get access to the first medication that resolved his symptoms and helped him regain his confidence in his skin.
“My care team set me up with coverage that’s going to waive all the fees of every shot. They also had a team member who set me up and explained how to do the injections so I fully get the dose.”
Whole-Person Care
We provide personalized treatment focused on the root cause of each patients’ condition while addressing their unique social drivers of health (SODH) in a cost-effective care setting and format that provides the ideal solution for chronic diseases.
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KEITH
Psoriatic Arthritis Patient
Keith found Whole-Person Specialty Care through the community, wanting to take control of his health.
“I get to be old, but I don’t have to feel old. Everyone deserves access to care like this.”
CONNIE
Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient
Connie is a nurse and found Whole-Person Specialty Care through the community, after looking for something that could support her with the whole-person approach she knew that she needed.
“This could revolutionize healthcare. It really and truly can.”
HELEN
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Helen came to us from the community, looking for something different. In the past, she was unsatisfied with how her doctors relied on only medication to try to control her symptoms rather than treating the root cause.
“My life is so different now. I never expected it to be like this. I can do things that I never could before. So I appreciate it so much.”
Incredible Outcomes
Patients benefit from continuous care and support for change, including previously non-covered services that are essential to a successful care plan and sustained remission in chronic disease.
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SALLIE
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Sallie was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by her primary care provider. She was motivated to feel better for her grandchildren and be a part of their lives.
“Not only did I want to prove to myself that I can do it, but I want to prove to my care team that I’m more willing to try things and keep moving.”
NIKI
Psoriasis + Psoriatic Arthritis Patient
Niki found Whole-Person Specialty Care after experiencing side effects to her medication and being dissatisfied with a medication-only approach.
“Having access to care like this is life giving. It’s life giving.”
DON
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Don found Whole-Person Specialty Care through the community in search of something that would help more than medication alone.
“I don’t even know how to describe how I felt when I heard I was in remission. It was just like, oh my it’s working.”
LOIS
Psoriatic Arthritis Patient
Lois was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by her primary care provider. She describes her recovery as about 80% better than she was less than a year ago. She is now able to drive again and walk without her cane or wheelchair.
“I’m able to enjoy life now. I can go see my grandchildren.”
James
Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient
James was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by his primary care provider. Access to this care and the right medicine has helped him get back to being active playing the sports he loves.
“Right now I have more energy. I get up. I walk more, I do more around the house. It’s just got me feeling happy and it keeps me going.”
PAUL
Psoriasis Patient
Paul was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by his primary care provider after struggling with hour long commutes to his previous specialist. From his very first phone call with AndHealth, Paul was hopeful that this would be different.
“The impact on my life is tremendous. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. I feel like I’m human again.”
LESLEY
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Lesley found Whole-Person Specialty Care through the community, when she was in search of a specialist with less than 6 months wait time.
“My condition is more under control and instead of being something that’s controlling me, I feel like I have the tools to shape my future the way I want it to go.”
COREY
Psoriasis Patient
Corey was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by his primary care provider. Corey was able to get access to the first medication that resolved his symptoms and helped him regain his confidence in his skin.
“My care team set me up with coverage that’s going to waive all the fees of every shot. They also had a team member who set me up and explained how to do the injections so I fully get the dose.”
Whole-Person Care
We provide personalized treatment focused on the root cause of each patients’ condition while addressing their unique social drivers of health (SODH) in a cost-effective care setting and format that provides the ideal solution for chronic diseases.
Scroll to see our patients’ stories
HELEN
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Helen came to us from the community, looking for something different. In the past, she was unsatisfied with how her doctors relied on only medication to try to control her symptoms rather than treating the root cause.
“My life is so different now. I never expected it to be like this. I can do things that I never could before. So I appreciate it so much.”
Incredible Outcomes
Patients benefit from continuous care and support for change, including previously non-covered services that are essential to a successful care plan and sustained remission in chronic disease.
Scroll to see our patients’ stories
SALLIE
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Sallie was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by her primary care provider. She was motivated to feel better for her grandchildren and be a part of their lives.
“Not only did I want to prove to myself that I can do it, but I want to prove to my care team that I’m more willing to try things and keep moving.”
LOIS
Psoriatic Arthritis Patient
Lois was referred to Whole-Person Specialty Care by her primary care provider. She describes her recovery as about 80% better than she was less than a year ago. She is now able to drive again and walk without her cane or wheelchair.
“I’m able to enjoy life now. I can go see my grandchildren.”
Innovative Leaders
Making community health centers (CHCs) a bigger and more integrated part of our healthcare system is the most important step we can take toward achieving our goal of establishing health as a human right.
Through transformational and collaborative leadership, our healthcare system is able to make significant strides against chronic disease and drive remarkably better access and outcomes for the communities we serve.
Artist’s statement
In Community of Healing, I explore the tenacity of the human spirit through black and white photography, focusing on individuals who have endured chronic diseases and are now on their journey to recovery. This project is a collaboration with AndHealth and their partners, who are dedicated to improving access and outcomes for specialty care.
My artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by my work with refugees, individuals who have fled the ravages of war, seeking safety and new beginnings. This experience has deepened my understanding of strength and the profound human capacity to rebuild and recover. These themes are ever-present in my work, and Community of Healing is a natural extension of this exploration.
The black and white medium strips away the distractions of color, emphasizing the raw, unfiltered emotions and stories of my subjects. Each portrait captures a moment of victory, a testament to the perseverance that has brought them from the depths of their struggles to the path of healing. The stark contrasts of light and shadow symbolize the battles fought and the clarity of hope regained.
Through this series, I aim to honor the strength of these individuals and highlight the universal human capacity for overcoming adversity. Their stories of endurance and are inspirational, reminding us that even in the face of immense challenges, the human spirit remains unbroken and hopeful.
Tariq Tarey, 2024
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Photos from our gallery event
Photos from our gallery event
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