Cornerstone Care: Expanding Access to Quality Healthcare in the Waynesburg Community
Waynesburg, PA-Cornerstone Care Community Health Center continues to stand as a beacon of hope and health for families in the region since 1978 by providing access to quality, affordable healthcare in Southwestern, Pennsylvania. Each year, the organization serves over 22,000 patients across 14 locations, and 4 counties with primary medical care, pediatrics, behavioral health, dental, pediatric dentistry, vision, podiatry, chiropractic, and pharmacy services.
In the heart of Waynesburg at 236 Elm Drive, Cornerstone Care Community Health Centers has served as a community hub where healthcare professionals, parents, and children have come together to build a healthier future. For years, this center has provided top-tier pediatric care, ensuring every child in Waynesburg and neighboring communities, receives the medical attention needed to thrive. Children are our future and Cornerstone Care has been committed to helping them stay healthy with access to the care they need.
In 2023, Cornerstone Care wanted to address the growing healthcare needs of families and children by offering an array of services in Waynesburg, the once Cornerstone Care Community Pediatric Health Center of Waynesburg is now rebranded as Cornerstone Care Community Pediatric and Family Practice Center of Waynesburg, offering services to our smallest of patients, and patients through their golden years.
2023 also included the addition of pediatrician Dr. Max Chen, to the care team, so families can continue to receive the legacy of comprehensive pediatric care for their children from birth through their teens. Cornerstone Care offers a wide range of pediatric services, from routine check-ups, sick visits, sports physicals, and immunizations to management of chronic conditions and developmental screenings. This holistic approach ensures that every child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met.
The Waynesburg location now offers family practice services for individuals 18 years of age and older, with Dr. John Allison, who has been a provider of Cornerstone Care since 2019. Family practice services offer routine wellness exams, preventative care, immunizations, chronic care management, Medicare wellness visits, and in-house laboratory services. Sarah DeCarlo, Director of Clinical Operations shares, 'One of the challenges we have noticed is when a teenager 'ages out' of pediatrics. There tends to be a gap in care that results in the development of chronic conditions over time that could have been prevented with routine primary care and treatment interventions.” DeCarlo continues, “With the expansion of family practice services, we can continue to provide care to patients 18 years of age and older in the same office, with the same team that some of our patients have grown up with, leaving no gap in their medical treatment plan.'
Our provider team also includes certified registered nurse practitioner, Emily Zawatski, to offer expanded care to all patients who visit this location. Cornerstone Care Pediatric and Family Practice Center of Waynesburg also provides a care manager who works closely with providers to assist with screening for mental health needs including substance use and offers referrals to treatment as needed. The care managers also address social factors to care by coordinating transportation to appointments, accessing food, childcare, and utility assistance, among other supportive care services to lift barriers that can impact an individual's health.
With a team of experienced providers, and support staff, Cornerstone Care Community Pediatric and Family Practice Center of Waynesburg is equipped to handle various healthcare needs. DeCarlo shares, “This care team is not only highly skilled but also deeply compassionate. They understand the unique needs of children and adults and strive to create a welcoming and comforting environment for patients and their families. Whether it's a child's first visit or a Medicare Wellness visit, the team at Waynesburg ensures that every experience is as stress- free and positive as possible.”
Outside of family medicine and pediatrics, the Cornerstone Care network offers the Waynesburg community access to integrated dental, vision, and behavioral health services throughout Waynesburg. 'Cornerstone Care’s goal is to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare services they need,' said Lesa Trunzo, Cornerstone Care’s Marketing and Communications Administrator, 'With these expanded services in Waynesburg, we are not only increasing our capacity but also enhancing the quality of care through integrated and comprehensive services in our communities.'
Cornerstone Care is more than just another healthcare provider—it's a trusted partner in the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Since Cornerstone Care understands the challenges, many individuals face in accessing quality healthcare, all services are offered to those insured and underinsured. Trunzo states, “We accept a variety of insurance plans including Medicare, and Medicaid, and offer all services on a sliding fee scale. This ensures everyone has access to quality healthcare regardless of their ability to pay”.
Cornerstone Care’s unwavering commitment to comprehensive care, accessibility, and community engagement continues to be a cornerstone of health, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and to thrive. For more information on Cornerstone Care’s locations and complete service line, go to www.cornerstonecare.com.
Cornerstone Care is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center serving southwestern Pennsylvania with a mission to improve the health of their patients and the residents of local communities, with a special concern for the underserved. Cornerstone Care provides care to over 22,000 patients throughout Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties with a broad range of primary health care services to everyone in the community regardless of their ability to pay, insurance status, economic status, or other personal characteristics.
