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WHAT IS THE DELAWARE PARK BACKSTRETCH WELLNESS CLINIC?
It is a medical facility to provide diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
and injuries. The clinic also offers a preventive program of immunizations,
screenings, and various health education and wellness services. Outside
medical treatment referrals are also made if needed.
WHERE IS IT LOCATED? AND WHEN IS IT OPEN?
The clinic is located next to the Day Room and Laundromat. Check
the clinic or Horsemen’s Office for specific times.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Just about everyone on the backstretch who holds a current Delaware Park
license is eligible. Included are trainers and their badge-listed employees,
such as assistant trainers, salaried riders, grooms and hot walkers. Additionally,
licensed free lance riders, pony persons, and certain other backstretch
employees are covered.
ARE SPOUSES AND CHILDREN ELIGIBLE?
Spouses and children (under 19 years of age) can also receive clinic services.
When you register, you will also need to register your family members.
WHO RUNS THE CLINIC? DO THEY SPEAK SPANISH?
The clinic is staffed with a family doctor, a certified nurse
practitioner and a bi-lingual administrative assistant.
DOES IT COST TO USE THE CLINIC?
In general, no. The Delaware Horsemen’s Assistance Fund pays for the on-site
clinic staff and medical supplies, including onsite preventive treatments
such as immunizations, screenings, and annual physical exams. Some costs
for off-site doctors visits, treatments, lab tests, or prescriptions may
be covered by DHAF subject to pre-approval.
WHAT IF MY FAMILY OR I NEED PRESCRIPTIONS OR ADDITIONAL MEDICAL
TREATMENTS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE CLINIC?
You will be referred to a pharmacy or medical service affiliated with
DHAF. Payments of certain costs is subject to existing fee schedules and
policies and preservice approval by DHAF.
ARE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS EXCLUDED FROM CLINIC TREATMENT?
Yes. For example, various drug and alcohol related disorders are not covered.
Referral, treatment and counseling for these conditions, however, are
available through DHAF at the Horsemen’s Office. Dental and eye care appointments
are also available through DHAF.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE NURSE?
No.
However, if the clinic is busy, there may be a brief wait. Call the clinic
at 994-3166 or 994-2521 ext.6920 or ext.7289 if you have any questions
about their hours. WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY? Emergency medical services
on the backstretch are coordinated through 911.
IF I LIVE OUTSIDE THE TRACK, CAN I STILL USE THE CLINIC?
Yes! Just make sure you, your spouse and your children are registered
at the Wellness Clinic during your initial visit.
WHAT ABOUT WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION INJURIES?
Workmen’s compensation injuries are not normally covered by our backstretch
wellness clinic. If you have a question about a workmen’s compensation
injury, check with the Horsemen’s Office.
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