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• 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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