Community Health Care

Community Health Care’s dental residency program, launched in 2013 with support from NYUMC’s AEGD program, trains residents in oral health care for underserved communities.

Medical records can be requested by completing the Records Release Consent form, available in English, Russian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Community Health Care’s MOUD team is available to offer non-judgmental, safe, care and support for those with opioid dependence.

Community Health Care offers information and resources to support patients’ healthcare needs.

By Cathy Hall – Marketing and Development Coordinator, Community Health Care

Courtesy of the Global Handwashing Partnership

Community Health Care in Pierce County expands dental care access for underserved residents, including low-income families, seniors, veterans, and communities of color.

Changes to Apple Health (Medicaid) access is all over the news. CHC wants people to know that they don’t have to decide between all the important things. Affordable, accessible health care is still available to families despite their insurance status.

Community Health Care’s Foster Adoption Clinic is a Foster Care Center of Excellence, providing specialized care for children in the child welfare system.

Dr. Ann J. Goetcheus Gehl of Community Health Care was elected president of the Pierce County Medical Society in 2020.

Community Health Care’s Human Resources Department manages recruiting, training, credentialing, benefits, and employee relations.

Community Health Care offers quality healthcare to low-income, under-insured, and uninsured families in the greater Tacoma area.

Community Health Care’s Family Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) residency is one of the first of its kind in the nation. The program launched in Fall 2012 with the addition of two ARNP residents.

Community Health Care provides medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to low-income and uninsured families in Tacoma.

Community Health Care’s board of directors, at least 51% patients, guides the organization through committees.

Community Health Care’s board of directors, with a majority of patient members, sets service offerings, policies, and organizational direction.

Community Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary, oral, and mental health services to all, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.

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Community Health Care serves over 45,000 patients annually with medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services.

Community Health Care’s first High School Summer Mentorship Program concluded with positive outcomes and feedback.

Community Health Care distributes brochures about high-quality healthcare services upon request.

Community Health Care serves more than 54,000 patients each year through seven medical and behavioral health clinics, five dental clinics, seven pharmacy locations, and three school-based health centers in the Bethel School District all across Pierce County.

Community Health Care serves more than 45,000 patients each year through six medical and behavioral health clinics, four dental clinics, five pharmacy locations, and one school-based health center in the Bethel School District all across Pierce County.

Community Health Care delivers healthcare services without denying care due to inability to pay.

This section outlines patient rights regarding health information and the organization’s responsibilities.