C3 Cares C3 Cares is a nurse-led, place-based founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Let’s get better. Together. healthcare system.

C3 Cares is the brainchild of Erin Athey who won a Johnson and Johnson Quickfire Challenge award for improving access to care. Dr. Athey has spent nearly two decades as a clinician and community-engaged scholar and educator for public housing residents in D.C. By providing convenient, reliable, and trustworthy care, C3 Cares endeavors to provide the best quality care to our patients and also hopes to restore faith in the U.S.

05/24/2026

Healthcare should feel accessible, compassionate, and connected to the community it serves. 💙
At C3Cares, we’re bringing community-based healthcare directly into Washington DC neighborhoods through preventive screenings, wellness support, health education, and trusted care designed to meet people where they are.

Together, we’re working to close healthcare gaps, increase preventive care access, and create healthier futures for communities across DC.Because real community care starts with trust, connection, and showing up for one another.

📣Join us for the C3Cares WEB Event!!We’re bringing wellness, connection, and accessible healthcare directly into the com...
05/24/2026

📣Join us for the C3Cares WEB Event!!

We’re bringing wellness, connection, and accessible healthcare directly into the community on Saturday, June 6th for a day focused on support, prevention, and care that meets people where they are. 💙
Community members will have access to FREE health services including:
✔️ Blood pressure screenings
✔️ Glucose checks
✔️ BMI assessments
✔️ Mental health screenings (PHQ-9)
✔️ Insurance verification
✔️ Rapid HIV testing
✔️ PrEP screenings
✔️ Community resources & support.
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📍 Greenleaf Senior Building
🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ Appointments available from 9 AM – 3 PM

Come meet our incredible clinical team, connect with local resources, and take a step toward better health together.

We’re proud to share that Dr. Erin Athey will be speaking at the 9th Annual Nursing Research and Innovation Conference n...
03/06/2026

We’re proud to share that Dr. Erin Athey will be speaking at the 9th Annual Nursing Research and Innovation Conference next month.

She’ll be presenting on Community Concierge Care (C3 Cares), our nurse practitioner–led primary care model embedded directly within Washington, DC public housing communities.

This is what nurse-led innovation looks like in action. 💜

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from nursing leaders and innovators shaping the future of care.
The conference is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, non-physician clinicians, and students across all specialties who are interested in advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient outcomes.

Online registration is preferred.
For questions, contact [email protected] or call (833) 731-1273.

This Black History Month, we recognize and honor Black women whose leadership shaped the future of nursing and healthcar...
02/26/2026

This Black History Month, we recognize and honor Black women whose leadership shaped the future of nursing and healthcare.

Swipe to learn about the trailblazers who transformed the profession →

Through courage and advocacy, they broke barriers and expanded access to care, helping build nurse-led, community-centered models that still serve communities today.

Their work opened the door for nurses to lead care rooted in trust, prevention, and long-term relationships, values that continue to guide our work at C3 Cares today. 💜

In honor of Black History Month and American Heart Month, we’re coming together to protect the hearts that hold our comm...
02/24/2026

In honor of Black History Month and American Heart Month, we’re coming together to protect the hearts that hold our community together. StrongHER Heart & Soul Wellness Day is a free community wellness event focused on care, nourishment, and connection.

February 28 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
The Envision Center, Washington, DC

In addition to health screenings, guests are invited to enjoy a warm meal, connect with local Black-owned vendors, and spend time in the community. Whether you’re coming for a check-up, support, or simply a connection, you’re welcome here.

We can't wait to see you there!

District of Columbia Housing Authority DC Central Kitchen Black Heart Association GOODProjects

Swipe to see what 2025 looked like for C3 Cares → and what we’re building next in 2026. 💜 2025 was a year of growth, not...
01/28/2026

Swipe to see what 2025 looked like for C3 Cares → and what we’re building next in 2026. 💜 2025 was a year of growth, not just in numbers, but in trust, relationships, and showing up consistently for the communities we serve.

As we step into 2026, we’re focused on strengthening what’s working, expanding thoughtfully, and staying rooted in the community, always.

Thank you to our residents, partners, and team for making this year possible.

Let’s keep getting better. Together. ✨

🎄 Happy Holidays from the C3 Cares team 🎄We’re wishing our patients and community a warm, peaceful, and healthy holiday ...
12/24/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from the C3 Cares team 🎄

We’re wishing our patients and community a warm, peaceful, and healthy holiday season. Thank you for trusting us with your care — it truly means a lot to our team.

Just a reminder that all C3 Cares clinics will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
From all of us at C3 Cares, warm holiday wishes to you and your loved ones! 💜

Throwing it back to our October Lunch & Learn at a  community with Dr. Keita Vanterpool 💜Residents came together over lu...
12/11/2025

Throwing it back to our October Lunch & Learn at a community with Dr. Keita Vanterpool 💜

Residents came together over lunch to learn more about diabetes, high blood pressure, and everyday habits that help protect the heart and kidneys. Dr. Vanterpool made these important topics easy to understand and practical for real life.

Huge thank you to .0 for sharing his time, knowledge, and heart with our community. Moments like this remind us why bringing wellness education directly to where people live truly matters.

✨ Visit us at a C3 Cares Clinic:
📍 Highland Dwellings — 676 Atlantic St SE
Tue, Thu, Fri | 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Benning Terrace — 641 46th St SE, Unit #12
Mon, Wed | 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Greenleaf — 1200 Delaware Ave SW, Unit #3
Mon, Wed, Fri | 9 AM – 5 PM
Tue & Thu | 1 PM – 5 PM
Sat | 9 AM – 5 PM (1st & 3rd Saturday)
📍 Langston Terrace — 711 24th St NE, Unit #120
Tue & Thu | 9 AM – 5 PM
📞 202-888-6440
🌐 www.c3cares.com

So grateful to  for the invitation and for recognizing the partners who help make this community stronger every day. 💜We...
12/09/2025

So grateful to for the invitation and for recognizing the partners who help make this community stronger every day. 💜

We were honored to attend the DCHA Annual Holiday Party at The Point DC, a night dedicated to celebrating collaboration, service, and real impact across our communities.

Our own Jewel and Daniel from the C3 Cares team were proud to represent us as DCHA
presented awards of appreciation to community partners including:

✨ The Love More Movement
✨ Academy of Hope
✨ First Fruit
✨ Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement
✨ C3 Cares

This recognition means so much, not just to our team, but to every resident these organizations serve. Proof that when we work together, the impact reaches farther than any one of us could alone.

Thank you to and every community partner who shows up, not just during the holidays, but all year long. We’re proud to serve alongside you!

✨ Visit us at one of our C3 Cares Clinics:
📍 Highland Dwellings Clinic — 676 Atlantic St SE
Tue, Thu, Fri | 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Benning Terrace Clinic — 641 46th St SE, Unit #12
Mon, Wed | 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Greenleaf Clinic — 1200 Delaware Ave SW, Unit #3
Mon, Wed, Fri | 9 AM–5 PM
Tue & Thu | 1 PM–5 PM
Sat | 9 AM–5 PM (1st & 3rd Saturdays)
📍 Langston Terrace Clinic — 711 24th St NE, Unit #120
Tue & Thu | 9 AM–5 PM

✨ Check-ups
✨ Referrals
✨ Annual exams
✨ Prescriptions
✨ Sick visits
✨ School physicals
✨ Vaccines
✨ And more!

We accept most insurance and DC Medicaid plans.
We do not accept Maryland Medicaid or Kaiser.

Address

1231 Marion Barry Avenue SE
Washington D.C., DC
20020

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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