Atkinson Family Practice

After Orthopedics, the building was rented by several different medical companies, most recently an urgent care center. The building was solid and well-constructed but the interior needed upgrading. The building also required some exterior maintenance too, such as window cleaning. It was important that the whole building was clean for the practice to open, so a professional window cleaning service was contacted to ensure the practice looked clean and attractive from the outside, as well as the inside. Atkinson Family Practice also updated the heating system, replaced all the rugs with laminate flooring and repainted throughout while updating some of the rooms and improving the clinical station. The upgrades and construction were all overseen by Sam Taylor and we started seeing patients there in July 2019. Of course, as part of the improvements, health and safety signs were also put up. This ensures that staff and patients are aware of the boundaries and also know where the fire exits are. These signs are created by signs experts, so they are perfect for our new building.

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AFP’s goal in Northampton is to re-create the collaborative integrative environment we have offered for years in Amherst. AFP Noho has behavioral therapists and psychiatric consultation for adults and children, massage, group medical visits, and a lab. But one of our greatest hopes is that AFP Noho will have its own “vibe”. For example, Doctor Laura Manfield-Goodridge will be seeing consults for pelvic floor disorders like pain and incontinence and we are planning to offer Parenting Support classes in the space.