Community Health Centers...

• Serve ALL patients regardless of ability to pay
• Specialize in helping people overcome barriers to care

• Are governed by a community-based Board of Directors
• Provide an array of health services

Who Do They Serve ?

Community Health Centers Serve...

• Low-income communities
   
• People who face barriers to healthcare because of their language, culture, poverty, insurance status, or remote location

• People who want friendly, professional and quality healthcare

Who do They Serve In Hawai'i ?

Community Health Centers Serve...

• 22% of all Non-Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (24,820)
• 15% below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (56,101)

• 15% of all Medicaid/Quest recipients (24,787)
• 19% of all uninsured (22,776)

• 5.5% of Hawai'i (67,245)

(Figures based on YE2000 levels)

What Services Do They Provide ?

All Community Health Centers have...

• Primary Medical Care
• Health Education
• Case Management
• Language Translation
• Outreach
• Eligibility Assistance

Community Health Centers often have...

• Mental Health
• Family Planning
• Social Services
• Nutrition / WIC
• Perinatal
• Dental

Some Community Health Centers also provide...

Homeless Outreach Complimentary Health Adult Daycare Youth Programs Emergency Services Optometry Radiology

School-Based Health Fitness Programs Pharmacy Services Diabetes Programs Heart Disease Prevention Services Asthma Programs Women's Health

MOST IMPORTANT

Community Health Centers Serve EVERYONE

Source:HPCA Presentation

 

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