Mission Statement
Our Values: FHCB values patient care as demonstrated by quality and service, honesty, reliability, compassion, maintaining confidentiality with a diverse staff who exemplifies teamwork and a strong commitment to serve the community. Our Mission: The Mission of FHCB is to provide quality, integrated patient-centered health care services to the communities we serve. Our Vision: FHCB’s vision is to be the provider of choice, leading the elimination of health disparities through affordable accessible care in the communities we serve.
Description
Family Health Centers of Baltimore Inc. (FHCB) is A 501(c)3 federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides primary care and supportive services at four locations. These four locations are:
Brooklyn/Curtis Bay - 3540 South Hanover Street
Cherry Hill: 631 Cherry Hill Road
Downtown: 315 N. Calvert Street
Downtown: 301 St Paul Street (OBGYN only)
The availability of a full service FQHC enhances community involvement in prevention initiatives, in addition to assuring access to affordable quality health care services.
Pediatrics, family medicine, adult medicine, OBGYN services, dental services and substance abuse treatment are available Monday through Friday. Weekend hours and evening hours are available at Cherry Hill and Calvert Street. Sliding fee discounts for people with incomes below 200% of poverty are readily available. Van services are offered to low income residents living in zip code 21225. Improvements in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer prevention, prenatal care, oral health and obesity are the national objectives of federally qualified health centers. These health care goals are aligned with the needs of the target population. Of particular concern are the number of teenage parents and growing numbers who are expecting a second child. Contraceptive health services are a mandated FQHC service and are provided, regardless of income.
