Washington Association for Community Health
Community Health Centers • Advancing Quality Care for All
Washington's Community Health Centers
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.
Characteristics of a Community Health Center
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Community based non-profit or public primary health care center
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Located in or serving a designated Medically Underserved Area or within a Medically Underserved Population
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Majority Consumer Board governance structure
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Provide comprehensive scope of health services to individuals in all stages of life
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Provide services to individuals regardless of ability to pay
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Offer fee discount program based on family income and size
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Comply with federal operations and clinical standards
Member Community Health Centers of The Association
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There are 27 Member Community Health Centers supported by The Association
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In 2019, Washington's Community Health Centers served 1,200,000 patients at 350+ clinic sites
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Our 27 Member Community Health Centers offer rewarding career opportunities.
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