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CenterWell of Baker outlines senior care services, highlights screenings and local access
Summary
A CenterWell representative described local services for people 65+, including walk‑in care, an affiliated pharmacy, activity programs and screening options (stool tests and newly available blood tests for colorectal cancer). Councilmembers invited continued partnership for senior outreach.
A CenterWell representative addressed the City of Baker council on March 10 to describe the organization’s model for senior primary care and community services.
Dr. Formu Yro (recorded on the meeting record as representing CenterWell of Baker) said most CenterWell patients are 65 and older and that the clinic focuses on keeping seniors out of the hospital by providing frequent access, weekend physician triage, an on‑site pharmacy, activity programming and outreach. She described screening tools for colorectal cancer ranging from stool tests to recently available blood tests that can improve early detection.
Yro told councilmembers the practice receives direct payments from insurers to support care that reduces hospitalizations and that CenterWell’s Baker location welcomes walk‑in visits for seniors with complex needs. Councilmembers invited the provider to connect with district offices for senior outreach, to share PR contacts for event notices, and to consider participating in mobile‑unit health days.
The presentation was part of the announcements/engagement section of the meeting and included a short audience Q&A about service area and how to coordinate with council district offices.
Next steps: Councilmembers requested contact information to coordinate outreach to seniors and to invite CenterWell to district events and senior programming; CenterWell agreed to follow up with council offices to coordinate scheduling and outreach materials.
Key direct quote from the record: "Early detection has made the number of cases that we are seeing very minimal," said Dr. Formu Yro, referring to colorectal cancer screening results at CenterWell.
The transcript records the presentation and an offer to coordinate community outreach but does not contain a contract or funding commitment between CenterWell and the city.
