Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Community Health Center in Philadelphia
Dr. Bernett L. Johnson Sayre Health Center has been a trusted community healthcare provider in West Philadelphia since 2006. Our mission focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality primary and preventive care to underserved populations while fostering health education and community engagement. With a team of experienced medical professionals, we offer comprehensive services including family medicine, behavioral health, and mobile care outreach. Our commitment to social determinants of health drives initiatives that address socioeconomic challenges through trauma-informed care and preventive medicine. As a federally qualified health center, we maintain rigorous clinical standards while providing patient-centered care across all life stages.Our educational programs for students from high school through graduate levels reinforce our dedication to community empowerment. The Mobile Care Unit extends our reach to urban spaces, advancing healthcare equity through flexible, on-site services. Leadership with decades of public health expertise guides our strategic vision for local and national healthcare innovation. We maintain transparent communication channels for urgent matters with 24/7 provider access through dedicated phone lines. Our facility near William L. Sayre High School serves as both a clinical hub and community advocacy center.
Services
Family Medicine
Immunizations
Physicals
Acute Care
Laboratory Services
GYN Examinations
Mobile Care Unit
Behavioral Health
Prenatal Care
Health Education
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have served West Philadelphia communities since 2006 with culturally competent care
- Our Mobile Care Unit brings medical services directly to underserved neighborhoods
- Board-certified providers offer expertise across family medicine and behavioral health
- We maintain 24/7 provider access for urgent medical matters
- Federally qualified health center with rigorous clinical quality standards
Services
Family Medicine
Our family medicine practice provides comprehensive healthcare for all ages through preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. Board-certified physicians conduct annual checkups, immunizations, and school physicals while coordinating specialized care when needed. This service emphasizes long-term patient-provider relationships to optimize health outcomes across generations.
Behavioral Health
Integrated behavioral health services address mental health needs through individual and family counseling. Licensed clinical social workers specialize in outpatient therapy, child and adolescent counseling, and case management support. Our trauma-informed approach incorporates harm reduction strategies while maintaining patient-centered care coordination with primary healthcare providers for holistic treatment.
Mobile Care Unit
The Mobile Care Unit delivers medical services directly to underserved communities through a fully equipped van. Staffed by a physician and social worker, it provides blood pressure screenings, glucose testing, and mental health assessments at community locations. This initiative expands preventive care access while reducing healthcare disparities in urban neighborhoods with limited medical resources.
Immunizations
We offer comprehensive immunization services for children and adults, including routine vaccines and seasonal flu shots. Our program ensures compliance with school health requirements while providing community protection against preventable diseases. Certified providers administer vaccines following CDC guidelines with proper documentation for medical records and school enrollment.
Prenatal Care
Our prenatal care service provides comprehensive monitoring for expectant mothers through regular checkups and health education. Certified providers track fetal development, manage pregnancy-related conditions, and coordinate delivery services with University of Pennsylvania Health Systems. Postpartum care includes newborn assessments and lactation support to ensure maternal and infant health outcomes.
People
Dr. Charles P. Williams
Medical Director
Dr. Williams brings decades of medical experience to Sayre Health Center, having grown up in Durham's healthcare community. His passion for underserved populations began through early exposure to Lincoln Health Center physicians. He leads our clinical team with a commitment to patient-centered care and community health education.
William Bainbridge
Associate Medical Director
With 25 years in family medicine and specialized experience in urgent care and addiction treatment, Dr. Bainbridge offers extensive clinical expertise. His career spans multiple healthcare settings including trauma units and correctional facilities. He combines broad medical knowledge with personalized patient care as our Associate Medical Director.
Ann Ilufoye
Director of Nursing
Board-certified family nurse practitioner Ann Ilufoye directs our nursing services with over 10 years of healthcare experience. A Thomas Jefferson University graduate, she specializes in family care across the lifespan with particular expertise in gynecological care and pediatric services. Her approach combines clinical excellence with compassionate patient education.
Dr. Jerimiah Sabir
Executive Director
Dr. Sabir leads Sayre Health Center with dual doctorates in public health and healthcare administration. His expertise in social epidemiology informs our community health initiatives. As former CMS director and healthcare consultant, he brings national policy experience to local healthcare delivery while maintaining active teaching and speaking engagements.
Peter Fischbeck
Behavioral Health Consultant
Licensed clinical social worker Peter Fischbeck specializes in trauma-informed mental health care with 14 years of Philadelphia community experience. His practice focuses on adolescents and adults through harm reduction approaches. A Penn graduate, he combines addiction treatment expertise with homeless services experience to address complex behavioral health needs.
Questions
What healthcare services do you offer?
We provide family medicine, behavioral health services, immunizations, prenatal care, laboratory testing, and mobile clinic outreach. Our services include primary care for all ages and specialized programs addressing community health needs.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our main office at (215) 474-4444 during business hours Monday through Friday. Our staff can schedule appointments for clinical visits, behavioral health consultations, or mobile care unit services.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate in most major insurance plans. For specific details about accepted insurance providers, contact our office directly or visit our insurance information webpage.
What is your mobile care unit?
Our Mobile Care Unit is a fully equipped medical van providing preventive services in underserved neighborhoods. It offers blood pressure screenings, glucose testing, and mental health assessments at community locations throughout Philadelphia.
How do you handle medical emergencies?
For true emergencies outside our operating hours, call 911. Our providers are available 24/7 through the office phone system for urgent medical matters requiring immediate attention.
