What is a Community Health Center?

Federally Qualified Health Centers or Community Health Centers are non-profit private or public entities that serve medically underserved populations. 

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Characteristics of a Community Health Center

• Community based non-profit or public primary health care center

• Located in or serving a designated Medically Underserved Area or within a Medically Underserved Population

• Majority Consumer Board governance structure

• Provide comprehensive scope of health services to individuals in all stages of life

• Provide services to individuals regardless of ability to pay

• Offer fee discount program based on family income and size

• Comply with federal operations and clinical standards

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Member Community Health Centers of The Association

• There are 27 Member Community Health Centers supported by The Association

• In 2019, Washington's Community Health Centers served 1,200,000 patients at 350+ clinic sites 

• Our 27 Member Community Health Centers offer rewarding career opportunities. 

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Find a Community Health Center Near You

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Where WA CHCs are located