What type of services do Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are designed to provide comprehensive primary care services to underserved populations. This designation allows FQHCs to receive federal funding and support to ensure that they can offer a wide range of vital health services. These services typically include preventive care, diagnostic services, treatment for chronic conditions, management of acute illnesses, mental health services, dental care, and community outreach and education.

The emphasis on comprehensive primary care aligns with the mission of FQHCs to enhance access to healthcare for individuals who may encounter barriers such as financial constraints or geographic challenges. By offering these services, FQHCs help improve health outcomes and increase the overall well-being of the communities they serve.

In contrast, emergency medical services focus on urgent and critical care situations, specialized surgical care is geared toward specific procedures often performed in specialized facilities, and pharmaceutical sales is primarily concerned with the distribution and sale of medications rather than direct patient care. FQHCs distinctly differ from these services by prioritizing holistic, ongoing primary care for their patients.