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About Us

  • The Flathead Community Health Center began seeing patients in December 2007
  • Our mission statement is "To improve access to health care in our community."
  • No patients can be turned away due to inability to pay for services.
  • We have a governing board of community volunteers who oversee the policies and budget of this clinic.
  • Flathead Community Health Center is modeled on the nationwide system of Community Health Centers.
  • These health centers provide comprehensive primary care and offer discounted services base don household income.
  • The Federal program began in the 1960's and has been providing expanding support for such clinics.  There are approximately 2,300 Federally Supported Clinics, including 9 in Montana.
  • These clinics are able to offer dental services, mental health counselors, and discounted pharmacy services.  We are in the process of applying for funds so that we can expand services.
  • The Flathead City-County Health Department is providing clinic space and staff to the Flathead Community Health Center.
  • FCHC is a non-profit organization.
  • For more information about the Federal Community Health Center programs, please check the Bureau of Primary Care website www.bphc.hrsa.gov and the Montana Primary Care Association website www.mpca.org.

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