About Us
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is one of the largest community health centers in the United States targeting the medically underserved population.
About Nems
Who We Are
Based in San Francisco, our non-profit community health center offers comprehensive health care services to a variety of patients, a majority of whom are uninsured or low income. NEMS offers linguistically competent and culturally sensitive health care services in many languages and dialects, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Toishan, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, Spanish, and Hindi.
26 Clinics/Service Sites across three counties in the San Francisco Bay Area
130 Health Care Providers who offer a range of clinical specialties
Who We Are
NEMS operates 23 clinics and service delivery sites across three counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the main clinic located at 1520 Stockton Street in the Chinatown/North Beach neighborhoods of San Francisco; 11 additional clinics in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Portola, Visitacion Valley, Richmond districts, and Sunset districts; as well as clinics in Daly City and San Jose.
NEMS has over 130 health care providers who offer a range of medical specialties, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dentistry, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Radiology. In addition, ancillary services such as acupuncture, behavioral health, chiropractic, podiatry, nutrition, pharmacy, laboratory, and social services strengthen the quality of care that patients receive.
The unique multilingual and culturally sensitive direct service staff allows patients to adequately express themselves in a familiar environment to increase the relevancy and excellence of care they receive. Health education programs and health promotion, which bridge the gap between Western and Asian medical practices, are available at the clinic and through social media. The programs address preventative health care education and practices as they relate to the cultural needs of the community.
Our Mission
To provide affordable, comprehensive, compassionate and quality health care services in a linguistically competent and culturally sensitive manner to improve the health and well-being of our community.
Our Vision
To be a premier community health center offering a comprehensive array of high-quality health care services and improving the health status of the communities we serve.
Our Values
Provide health care and support services focused on, determined by and evaluated by our patients
Provide health care and support services with ever-increasing quality
Provide health care and support services that reflect the optimum opportunity for patients and meet the requirements of the funding organizations
Among all departments and staff that demonstrate our reliance on one another to meet the needs of our patients
At personal and organizational levels, for individual and group contributions to the achievement of the mission, vision, and values
Provide health care and support services that conform to the highest standards of ethical and medical practice
Provide careful management of human and fiscal resources to meet the organization’s mission
NEMS History
NEMS was founded in San Francisco’s Chinatown. We secured federal funding to support the creation of a “neighborhood health center” in 1970 and saw our first patients in two loaned exam rooms in 1971.
Established first permanent location at 1520 Stockton Street, San Francisco, which remains our largest and main clinic today.
Approved as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
NEMS formed a Management Services Organization (MSO) to provide medical and administrative services for managed care Medi-Cal and low-income patients.
Opened first satellite clinic on Leland Avenue in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley. Our growth and expansion of clinics and service delivery sites continues through today, including our first clinic in San Jose in 2008 and Daly City in 2011.
Eddie Chan, PharmD, joined NEMS as President & CEO, succeeding Sophie H. Wong (1974-2003) and Linda Yu Bien (2003-2008).
Attained NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 recognition.
NEMS launched Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the heart of Chinatown.
Locations
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-391-9686
Available Services: Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Medical, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Health Education, Mental/Behavioral Health, Social and Member Services
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-391-9686
Available Services: Pharmacy (Suite 115), Dental (Suite 201), Acupuncture (Suite 303 & 503), Chiropractic (Suite 303), and Medical Oncology (Suite 602).
San Francisco, CA 94134
415-391-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Specialty Medicine
Radiology Temporary Hours:
Tue, Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
All Other Days Closed
San Francisco, CA 94134
415-391-9686
Available Services: Pediatrics, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic
San Francisco, CA 94134
415-391-9686
Available Services: Family Practice, Acupuncture, and Laboratory Services
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-391-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-391-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, and Member Services
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-391-9686
Available Services: Optometry
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-391-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Laboratory
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-391-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics
San Francisco, CA 94116
415-391-9686
Available Services: Dental
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-391-9686
Available Services: Dental
San Francisco, CA 94116
415-391-9686
Available Services: Acupuncture
San Francisco, CA 94116
415-391-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine and Family Practice
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-391-9686
Available Services: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Acupuncture, Dental, Pharmacy, and Laboratory
San Francisco, CA 94112
415-391-9686
Available Services: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Acupuncture
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-433-3318
Available Services: Physical Therapy
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-333-8909
Available Services: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Daly City, CA 94015
650-550-3923
Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Health Education, and Member Services
Daly City, CA 94015
650-550-3923
Available Services: Internal Medicine (Suite 150), Acupuncture (Suite 150), and Dental (Suite 190)
San Jose, CA 95131
408-573-9686
Available Services: Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Endocrinology, Behavioral Health, Health Education, and Member Services
Radiology Temporary Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Tue, Sat, Sun Closed
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-391-9686
Enrollment Service Centers offer assistance in NEMS registration and program enrollments; there are no provider or clinical services on site.
*Please schedule an appointment before visiting the Enrollment Service Centers. Wait time for appointments and for phone calls might be long, please be patient with us.
San Francisco, CA 94134
415-391-9686
Enrollment Service Centers offer assistance in NEMS registration and program enrollments; there are no provider or clinical services on site.
*Please schedule an appointment before visiting the Enrollment Service Centers. Wait time for appointments and for phone calls might be long, please be patient with us.
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-391-9686
Enrollment Service Centers offer assistance in NEMS registration and program enrollments; there are no provider or clinical services on site.
*Please schedule an appointment before visiting the Enrollment Service Centers. Wait time for appointments and for phone calls might be long, please be patient with us.
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Support Us
For over 50 years, North East Medical Services has been providing linguistically competent and culturally appropriate health care services to the San Francisco Bay Area community. As a 501(c)3 non-profit community health center, we are generously supported through an array of individual contributions, private foundations, public grants, contracts, and partnerships. These contributions support our mission/values and commitment to the underserved, immigrant communities every day.
To learn how your contribution can support safety net services for low-income, immigrant communities, click Learn More or Donate today!
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