- Group of local churches, physicians, agencies, businesses identified need for medical and dental assistance
- Free Clinics began in 1999
- Federal Funds received in 2005
- Federally Qualified Health Center started 2006
What is a Community Health Center?- Not for profit corporations
- Provides comprehensive primary health care to medically underserved populations regardless of ability to pay.
- Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is another name for a Community Health Center.
- Created by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act 1963.
- Federally designated & funded CHC comes in many forms. The consolidated Act of 1996 combined:
- Community Health Centers
- Migrant Health Programs
- Homeless Health Programs
- School-based Health Centers
- Look-alikes
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Our Mission
To make available quality medical and dental care, disease prevention, and health promotion services to anyone.
The of Directors and Staff believe:
- All individuals should be treated with dignity and respect.
- In quality health, medical, and dental care.
- In patients’ rights and privaIn financial responsibility
- In the highest level of honesty and professionalism
- In collaboration and teamwork
- In personal and professional growth.
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