Business Details
8 Years
experience
Pediatric Wellness Center in Louisville, KY
Smoketown Family Wellness Center is an integrated healthcare model dedicated to supporting families in raising children who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Founded in 2018, our mission is to address health disparities in the Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville, KY, by providing pediatric clinical care alongside community-based wellness programs. Our approach combines medical services for children with resources for families, including wellness classes, food access initiatives, and behavioral health support. We prioritize preventive care to combat chronic diseases rooted in childhood, addressing social determinants of health such as access to nutritious food and safe environments. Our team of experienced pediatricians, community health workers, and behavioral therapists collaborates with families to create tailored health plans.By partnering with local organizations like New Roots and Dare to Care, we extend our impact beyond clinical settings to foster holistic community wellness. The center operates in the historic Old Presbyterian Community Center, leveraging its legacy to rebuild trust and accessibility in healthcare. Our data-driven model focuses on long-term health outcomes, emphasizing resilience and education to close the 15-year life expectancy gap tied to neighborhood disparities. Through parent advisory councils and community feedback, we ensure our services evolve to meet the needs of those we serve. Smoketown Family Wellness Center stands as a beacon of equitable healthcare, blending clinical excellence with compassionate, community-centered care.
Services
Pediatric Care
Wellness Classes
Family Coaching
Food Access Programs
Behavioral Health
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We provide integrated pediatric care and community wellness programs.
- Our team includes board-certified pediatricians with decades of local experience.
- We address social determinants of health like food access and education.
- Our model focuses on preventing chronic diseases rooted in childhood.
- We partner with community organizations to tailor services to family needs.
What people say
Dedicated staff
Positive community impact
Holistic approach
Services
Pediatric Care
We offer comprehensive medical care for children, including well visits, immunizations, asthma management, and ADHD care. Our services emphasize preventive care to address chronic diseases early. Families receive personalized attention in a community-centered environment.
Wellness Classes
Classes on nutrition, parenting, financial literacy, and mindfulness are tailored to community needs. These programs empower families to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Partnerships ensure accessibility and relevance to local residents.
Family Coaching
Our Family Coaches assess household strengths and needs to create customized wellness plans. This service bridges clinical care with practical resources. It focuses on long-term health behavior changes for families.
Food Access Programs
We partner with local organizations to provide healthy food access to families in need. Initiatives include food distribution and cooking classes. These programs address food insecurity as a key social determinant of health.
Behavioral Health
Licensed therapists offer counseling and resilience-building programs for children and families. Services address trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We integrate mental health support into primary care visits.
People
Charlotte Gay Stites
Founder
Dr. Stites is a board-certified pediatrician with 15 years of Louisville clinical experience. She founded SFWC to combine medical care with family wellness programs. Her work focuses on preventive care for childhood chronic diseases.
Alexis Saunders
Community Health Worker
Alexis connects families with local resources and supports health education initiatives. She plays a key role in community outreach and program implementation. Her work bridges clinical care with neighborhood needs.
Kennetha Malone
Behavioral Health Therapist
Kennetha provides counseling services for children and families dealing with trauma. She integrates mental health support into primary care visits. Her focus is on building resilience in young patients.
Questions
What services does Smoketown Family Wellness Center offer?
We provide pediatric medical care, wellness classes, family coaching, food access programs, and behavioral health services.
How does SFWC address health disparities?
We combine clinical care with community programs targeting social determinants like food access and education.
Is the center open to non-residents of Smoketown?
While located in Smoketown, our services are available to all Louisville families seeking holistic pediatric care.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes, we accept Medicaid and work to ensure care is accessible to all families regardless of insurance status.
How can families get involved in shaping services?
We have a Parent Advisory Council and welcome community feedback to tailor our programs to family needs.
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Reviews (1)
Jc Stites
Dec 21, 2021
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Dr. Charlotte and Dr. Julia are awesome. They care deeply for their patients and their Smoketown neighbors.
