Downloadable HSCSN Provider Directories
If you would prefer to look at the entire list of primary care and specialty providers within the HSCSN network, you can download the Provider Directory.
Selecting a Doctor or Dentist
Choosing your Primary Care Provider (PCP) and dentist is one of the most important things you will do as an enrollee. If you have not chosen a doctor yet, use these steps to get started.
Step One: Think about the needs of your family
- Do you want to keep your current doctor or dentist? Check to see if your doctors are part of the HSCSN network. If so, you may keep that doctor.
- Is it important for doctors to be close to home or work?
- Do you prefer one hospital to another? Download the list on this page or call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549 for a list of hospitals where primary care providers (PCPs) and dentists can send patients for treatment.
- Some doctors may not be taking new patients. HSCSN will let you know if you need to pick a different doctor.
Step Two: Choose a PCP and dentist for every HSCSN enrollee in your family
- See what health care services HSCSN covers »
- If your current doctors or dentists are not part of the HSCSN network, download the provider list to find a provider in our network.
- There may be HSCSN enrollees in your family who don’t have a PCP or dentist. You can choose one from the list of doctors above.
If you have a question about whether HSCSN covers certain health care, call Customer Care at (202) 467-2737 or 1 (866) 937-4549.
If you need to change your PCP or Dentist
You can change your PCP or dentist anytime, for any reason. To do this:
- Download the list on this page to find a new PCP or dentist.
- Call your Care Manager to let them know which doctor or dentist you have selected as your new PCP.
Health Care Services Covered by HSCSN

See what health care services are covered by the HSCSN health plan.
Stephanie Teng, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stephanie Teng also speaks English
1133 21st Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 2
Additional Information
Stephanie Teng is ADA Accessible
Stephanie Teng is
Accepting new patients
Stephanie Teng is Near public transportation
Stephanie Teng has Cultural competency
Stephanie Teng, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Stephanie Teng also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
POB North Tower Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Medical Group II LLC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Stephanie Teng is ADA Accessible
Stephanie Teng is
Accepting new patients
Stephanie Teng is Near public transportation
Stephanie Teng has Cultural competency
Lekeisha Terrell, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Lekeisha Terrell also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Lekeisha Terrell is ADA Accessible
Lekeisha Terrell is
Accepting new patients
Lekeisha Terrell is Near public transportation
Lekeisha Terrell has Cultural competency
Cleonia Terry, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Cleonia Terry also speaks English
1310 Southern Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20032
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Cleonia Terry is ADA Accessible
Cleonia Terry is
Accepting new patients
Cleonia Terry is Near public transportation
Cleonia Terry has Cultural competency
Nicole Terry, PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nicole Terry also speaks English
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Nicole Terry is ADA Accessible
Nicole Terry is
Accepting new patients
Nicole Terry is Near public transportation
Nicole Terry has Cultural competency
Nicole Terry, PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Nicole Terry also speaks English
106 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Nicole Terry is ADA Accessible
Nicole Terry is
Accepting new patients
Nicole Terry is Near public transportation
Nicole Terry has Cultural competency
Alpha Tessema, FNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Alpha Tessema also speaks English, Amharic
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHS), Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders,Children,Chronic Illness, Co-Occuring Disorders, Depression, Homlessness, HiV/AIDS, Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual (LGB), Sleep Disorder, Substance Abuse and Trauma
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (East of the River)
Howard University Hospital
Ward 7
Additional Information
Alpha Tessema is ADA Accessible
Alpha Tessema is
Accepting new patients
Alpha Tessema is Near public transportation
Alpha Tessema has Cultural competency
Maritess Teston, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Maritess Teston also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Suite 1A-50A
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC MedStar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Maritess Teston is ADA Accessible
Maritess Teston is
Accepting new patients
Maritess Teston is Near public transportation
Maritess Teston has Cultural competency
Maritess Teston, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Maritess Teston also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Physician Group
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Maritess Teston is ADA Accessible
Maritess Teston is
Accepting new patients
Maritess Teston is Near public transportation
Maritess Teston has Cultural competency
Karolyn Teufel, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Karolyn Teufel also speaks English
1310 Southern Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20032
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 8
Additional Information
Karolyn Teufel is ADA Accessible
Karolyn Teufel is
Accepting new patients
Karolyn Teufel is Near public transportation
Karolyn Teufel has Cultural competency
Karolyn Teufel, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Karolyn Teufel also speaks English
900 23rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Karolyn Teufel is ADA Accessible
Karolyn Teufel is
Accepting new patients
Karolyn Teufel is Near public transportation
Karolyn Teufel has Cultural competency
Kirsten Teumer, SLP
Gender Female
447 Tennessess Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Playwell
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Kirsten Teumer is ADA Accessible
Kirsten Teumer is
Accepting new patients
Kirsten Teumer is Near public transportation
Kirsten Teumer has Cultural competency
Asmeret Tewolde, NP
Gender Female
106 Irving Street, NW
POB South Tower Suite 419
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Medstar Physicians
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Asmeret Tewolde is ADA Accessible
Asmeret Tewolde is
Accepting new patients
Asmeret Tewolde is Near public transportation
Asmeret Tewolde has Cultural competency
Punam Thakkar, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Punam Thakkar also speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
106 Irving Street, NW
POB Suite 5000
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Punam Thakkar is ADA Accessible
Punam Thakkar is
Accepting new patients
Punam Thakkar is Near public transportation
Punam Thakkar has Cultural competency
Debra Thayer, CRNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Debra Thayer also speaks English
100 Irving Street, NW
Suite 4114
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Physician Group
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
Debra Thayer is ADA Accessible
Debra Thayer is
Accepting new patients
Debra Thayer is Near public transportation
Debra Thayer has Cultural competency
Lizaso Thays A., SLP
Gender Female
447 Tennessess Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Playwell
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Lizaso Thays A. is ADA Accessible
Lizaso Thays A. is
Accepting new patients
Lizaso Thays A. is Near public transportation
Lizaso Thays A. has Cultural competency
Kelly Thelin, PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kelly Thelin also speaks English
1001 G Street, NW
Suite 200 East
Washington, DC 20001
Get Directions
One MedStar Primary Care
None
Ward 2
Additional Information
Kelly Thelin is ADA Accessible
Kelly Thelin is
Accepting new patients
Kelly Thelin is Near public transportation
Kelly Thelin has Cultural competency
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Wed 8:30A - 4:30 PM
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
65 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Get Directions
Central Union Mission
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
1500 Galen Street, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Get Directions
Unity (Anacostia Health Center)
None
Ward 8
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
1251B Saratoga Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Unity (Brentwood Square Health Center)
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
425 2nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Get Directions
Unity Health Care
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 4:30P
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
4414 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (East of the River)
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 4:30P
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
765 Kenilworth Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Get Directions
Unity (Parkside)
None
Ward 7
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Amanda Theodorson, DMD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 4:30P
Amanda Theodorson also speaks English
3020 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
Unity (Upper Cardozo)
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Amanda Theodorson is ADA Accessible
Amanda Theodorson is
Accepting new patients
Amanda Theodorson is Near public transportation
Jillian Theryon (formerly Frey), LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 9P, Sat 9A - 5P
Jillian Theryon (formerly Frey) also speaks English
650 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Suite 440
Washington, DC 20003
Get Directions
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Jillian Theryon (formerly Frey) is ADA Accessible
Jillian Theryon (formerly Frey) is
Accepting new patients
Jillian Theryon (formerly Frey) is Near public transportation
Jillian Theryon (formerly Frey) has Cultural competency
Denise Thigpen, MD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Denise Thigpen also speaks Greek
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 2
Additional Information
Denise Thigpen is ADA Accessible
Denise Thigpen is
Accepting new patients
Denise Thigpen is Near public transportation
Denise Thigpen has Cultural competency
Karen Thoben, PC
Gender Female
Mon-Thu 8A - 7P, Fri 8A - 5P, Sat 8A - 3P
Karen Thoben also speaks English
8181 Professional Place
Suite 200
Landover, MD 20785
Get Directions
Interdynamics
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Karen Thoben is ADA Accessible
Karen Thoben is
Accepting new patients
Karen Thoben has Cultural competency
Ashlee Thomas, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Ashlee Thomas also speaks English
6710 Oxon Hill Road
Suite 170
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Get Directions
ABC Dentistry
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Ashlee Thomas is ADA Accessible
Ashlee Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Ashlee Thomas is Near public transportation
Christine Thomas, CPNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Christine Thomas also speaks Portuguese
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Christine Thomas is ADA Accessible
Christine Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Christine Thomas is Near public transportation
Christine Thomas has Cultural competency
Christina Thomas, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Christina Thomas also speaks English
15245 Shady Grove Road
Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850
Get Directions
Children's National - Neuropsychology at Montgomery County
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Christina Thomas is ADA Accessible
Christina Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Christina Thomas has Cultural competency
Christina Thomas, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Christina Thomas also speaks English
6833 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
Get Directions
Children's National - Takoma Theatre
Children's National Hospital
Ward 4
Additional Information
Christina Thomas is ADA Accessible
Christina Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Christina Thomas is Near public transportation
Christina Thomas has Cultural competency
Christine Thomas, CPNP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Christine Thomas also speaks English
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Christine Thomas is ADA Accessible
Christine Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Christine Thomas is Near public transportation
Christine Thomas has Cultural competency
Kandace Thomas, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kandace Thomas also speaks English
2300 M Street, NW
Suite 110
Washington, DC 20037
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward 2
Additional Information
Kandace Thomas is ADA Accessible
Kandace Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Kandace Thomas is Near public transportation
Kandace Thomas has Cultural competency
Kandace Thomas, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kandace Thomas also speaks English
4920 Elm Street
Suite 250
Bethesda, MD 20814
Get Directions
Medical Faculty Associates
George Washington University Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Kandace Thomas is ADA Accessible
Kandace Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Kandace Thomas has Cultural competency
Kandace Thomas, CNM
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kandace Thomas also speaks English
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
WHC Physician Group
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Kandace Thomas is ADA Accessible
Kandace Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Kandace Thomas is Near public transportation
Kandace Thomas has Cultural competency
Tanecia Thomas, ABA
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 5P
Tanecia Thomas also speaks English
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/.Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20004
Get Directions
Positive Behavior Supports Corporation
None
Ward 2
Additional Information
Tanecia Thomas is ADA Accessible
Tanecia Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Tanecia Thomas is Near public transportation
Tanecia Thomas has Cultural competency
Taylor Thomas, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 5P
Taylor Thomas also speaks English
Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-18)
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Milestone Therapeutic Services
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Taylor Thomas is ADA Accessible
Taylor Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Taylor Thomas is Near public transportation
Taylor Thomas has Cultural competency
Denyese Thomas, SLP
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 5P
Denyese Thomas also speaks English
Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-18)
507 Capitol Court, NE
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20002
Get Directions
Cole Pediatric Therapy
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Denyese Thomas is ADA Accessible
Denyese Thomas is
Accepting new patients
Denyese Thomas is Near public transportation
Denyese Thomas has Cultural competency
Keri Thomas (Burleson), PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Keri Thomas (Burleson) also speaks English
ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Keri Thomas (Burleson) is ADA Accessible
Keri Thomas (Burleson) is
Accepting new patients
Keri Thomas (Burleson) is Near public transportation
Keri Thomas (Burleson) has Cultural competency
Laurie Thompson, OD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Laurie Thompson also speaks English
Eye and Vision Services
1060 Brentwood Road, NE
Suite B-1
Washington, DC 20018
Get Directions
Adventure Dental and Vision
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Laurie Thompson is ADA Accessible
Laurie Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Laurie Thompson is Near public transportation
Laurie Thompson has Cultural competency
Anne Thompson, PHD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8A - 9P
Anne Thompson also speaks English
Adolescents, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Children, Children in the Care or Custody of DCF (Department of Children and Families), Chronic Illness, Co-occurring Disorders, Depression, Gender Dysphoria, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Play Therapy, Psychological Testing (Adolescents), Psychological Testing (Children), Serious Mental Illness, Trauma
650 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Suite 440
Washington, DC 20003
Get Directions
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Anne Thompson is ADA Accessible
Anne Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Anne Thompson is Near public transportation
Anne Thompson has Cultural competency
Tessa Thompson, DO
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P, Sat 9A - 3:30P
Tessa Thompson also speaks English
2155 Champlain Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
Community of Hope
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Tessa Thompson is ADA Accessible
Tessa Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Tessa Thompson is Near public transportation
Tessa Thompson has Cultural competency
Anne Thompson, PSYD
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Anne Thompson also speaks English
2001 L Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Get Directions
Connected Psychological Services
None
Ward 6
Additional Information
Anne Thompson is ADA Accessible
Anne Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Anne Thompson is Near public transportation
Anne Thompson has Cultural competency
Vashta Thompson, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Vashta Thompson also speaks Amharic, Spanish
530 College Street, NW
1st Floor
Washington, DC 20059
Get Directions
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
Howard University Hospital
Ward 1
Additional Information
Vashta Thompson is ADA Accessible
Vashta Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Vashta Thompson is Near public transportation
Vashta Thompson has Cultural competency
Adrienne Thompson, DDS
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Adrienne Thompson also speaks English
Adolescents, ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Children, Children in the Care or Custody of DCF, Chronic Illness, Co-occurring Disorders, Depression, Gender Dysphoria, OCD, Play Therapy, Psychological Testing (Adolescents), Psychological Testing (Children), Serious Mental Illness, Trauma
3743 Branch Avenue
Suite A
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Get Directions
Kiddie Cavity Care THMD
None
Ward None
Additional Information
Adrienne Thompson is ADA Accessible
Adrienne Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Adrienne Thompson is Near public transportation
Saxon Thompson, OT
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 9A - 6P
Saxon Thompson also speaks English
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 315
Washington, DC 20017
Get Directions
Milestone Therapeutic Services
None
Ward 5
Additional Information
Saxon Thompson is ADA Accessible
Saxon Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Saxon Thompson is Near public transportation
Saxon Thompson has Cultural competency
Janet Thompson, LICSW
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Janet Thompson also speaks English
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children
4201 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20008
Get Directions
The Wendt Center for Loss and Hearing
None
Ward 3
Additional Information
Janet Thompson is ADA Accessible
Janet Thompson is
Accepting new patients
Janet Thompson is Near public transportation
Janet Thompson has Cultural competency
Kerri Thorn (Burson), PA-C
Gender Female
24 Hours/7 days
Kerri Thorn (Burson) also speaks English
100 East Carroll Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Get Directions
Children's National - Tidal Health
Children's National Hospital
Ward None
Additional Information
Kerri Thorn (Burson) is ADA Accessible
Kerri Thorn (Burson) is
Accepting new patients
Kerri Thorn (Burson) is Near public transportation
Kerri Thorn (Burson) has Cultural competency
Kerri Thorn (Burson), PA-C
Gender Female
Mon-Fri 8:30A - 5P
Kerri Thorn (Burson) also speaks Hindi
110 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
MedStar Heart Institute
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ward 5
Additional Information
Kerri Thorn (Burson) is ADA Accessible
Kerri Thorn (Burson) is
Accepting new patients
Kerri Thorn (Burson) is Near public transportation
Kerri Thorn (Burson) has Cultural competency
RIVKA THURM, MD
Gender Female
24 Hours/7 days
RIVKA THURM also speaks English
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Get Directions
Children's National - Main Hospital
Children's National Hospital
Ward 5
Additional Information
RIVKA THURM is ADA Accessible
RIVKA THURM is
Accepting new patients
RIVKA THURM is Near public transportation
RIVKA THURM has Cultural competency