activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 16
- Assists patients with health program enrollment Health Insurance Enrollment AssistanceProvides enrollment services to help patients qualify for County, State, and Federal health programs, supporting access to care and financial assistance.
- Behavioral Health ServicesOffers behavioral health services in Green Valley, Three Points, and Vail.
- Community Health Center Operations Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOperates eleven community health centers across southern Arizona, including locations in Green Valley, Sahuarita, Vail, Arivaca, Amado, and Three Points, providing primary and preventive healthcare services to over 14,132 patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
- Dental Care Services Comprehensive Dental Care AccessProvides full-service comprehensive dental care for adults, including emergency dental visits.
- Health Program Enrollment Assistance Health Insurance Enrollment AssistanceProvides enrollment services to assist patients in qualifying for County, State, and Federal health programs.
- Lab Draw Services On-Site Clinical Laboratory ServicesOperates a lab draw site in Green Valley, AZ, open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM for registered patients without appointments, and provides lab draw services by appointment at 3 Points, Arivaca, and Amado locations.
- Offers behavioral health servicesProvides behavioral health services in Green Valley, Three Points, and Vail as part of its comprehensive care offerings.
- Operates community health centers providing primary and preventive care Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOperates eleven community health centers in Green Valley, Sahuarita, Vail, Arivaca, Amado, and Three Points, delivering primary and preventive health care services to over 14,132 patients in southern Arizona, regardless of ability to pay.
- Participates in the federal 340-B drug pricing program 340B Pharmacy Access ProgramsParticipates in the federal 340-B program to purchase prescription medications at reduced costs, enabling affordable access to pharmaceuticals for patients.
- Patient Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationOffers free door-to-door transportation services for patients to and from medical appointments at UCHC facilities.
- Pediatric Care Services Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth to 18 years, including office visits for illness, injuries, chronic conditions, immunizations, lab draws, and health maintenance, with expanded capacity at the Continental Family Medical Center.
- Provides dental care services Comprehensive Dental Care AccessOffers full-service comprehensive dental care for adults, including emergency dental visits, at its health centers.
- Provides free door-to-door patient transportationOffers free door-to-door transportation services for patients traveling to and from medical appointments at UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations, ensuring access to care regardless of transportation barriers.
- Provides lab draw services On-Site Clinical Laboratory ServicesOffers lab draw services to registered patients at multiple locations: walk-in services in Green Valley (Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–12:00 PM) and appointment-based services at 3 Points, Arivaca, and Amado locations.
- Provides pediatric care services Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareDelivers comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth to 18 years, including office visits for illness and injuries, management of chronic conditions, immunizations, lab draws, and health maintenance; expanded with a dedicated Pediatrics Practice Wing at the Continental Family Medical Center.
- Reduced-Cost Prescription Access 340B Pharmacy Access ProgramsParticipates in the federal 340-B program to purchase prescriptions at a reduced cost for patients.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- 340B Pharmacy Program 340-B pharmacy programUtilizes the federal 340B program to reduce prescription drug costs, extending affordable access to patients and generating revenue to subsidize medications for uninsured patients.
- 340B Pharmacy Program for Affordable Prescriptions 340-B pharmacy programUtilizes the federal 340B program to reduce prescription drug costs, extending affordable access to patients and generating revenue through patient purchases to subsidize medications for uninsured individuals.
- Community-Based Behavioral Health community-based careDelivers behavioral health services through a community-based clinic model specifically in rural and underserved areas to increase access to mental health support.
- Community-Engaged Governance and Continuous Quality Improvement community-engaged_governanceEngages community members with diverse expertise in governance to develop long-term strategies and implements continuous quality improvement practices to ensure readiness and high standards in care delivery.
- Community-Engaged Governance and Partnerships community-engaged_governanceEngages community members with diverse expertise in governance to develop long-term strategies and expands access to services by strengthening community alliances and partnerships, ensuring readiness to provide services when needed.
- Comprehensive Pediatric Care with Preventive Focus comprehensive_pediatric_careOffers comprehensive pediatric care that integrates treatment for acute and chronic conditions with preventive services like immunizations, ensuring children receive holistic health support regardless of their family's ability to pay through programs like Vaccines for Children.
- Continuous Quality Improvement continuous_quality_improvementImplements continuous quality improvement practices in care delivery to ensure high standards and effective services.
- Efficient Service Delivery appointment-based_schedulingManages service delivery efficiently by using scheduled appointments for lab draws in rural or satellite locations.
- Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Model for Accessible Care Federally Qualified Health Center modelOperates as a Federally Qualified Health Center to provide primary and preventive care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay, utilizing federal funding and a sliding fee scale to ensure affordability and access for uninsured and medically underserved populations.
- Federally Qualified Health Center Model Federally Qualified Health Center modelOperates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to provide primary and preventive care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay, often utilizing federal funding and malpractice coverage to serve uninsured and medically underserved populations, and offering services on a sliding fee scale.
- Flexible Lab Access for Patient Convenience walk-in_accessProvides both walk-in lab draw services for registered patients and appointment-based scheduling for rural or satellite locations to increase accessibility and manage service delivery efficiently.
- Integrated Multidisciplinary Team Care multidisciplinary_team_careUtilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated health services.
- Multidisciplinary and Culturally Aware Care multidisciplinary_team_careUses a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, addressing community health through cultural and socio-economic awareness to provide comprehensive and sensitive services.
- Patient Engagement and Responsibility patient_engagementPromotes active patient engagement and personal responsibility in achieving health care goals to foster better health outcomes.
- Patient-Centered Care patient-centered careDelivers health care services grounded in trust and respect, focusing on providing accessible, high-quality care in well-equipped facilities with supportive staff to serve diverse patient populations, and tailoring care through individualized assessment.
- Patient-Centered and Culturally Aware Care patient-centered careDelivers health care services grounded in trust and respect, focusing on individualized assessment, active patient engagement, and cultural and socio-economic awareness to provide high-quality, accessible care to diverse patient populations.
- Removing Access Barriers transportation_accessProvides free, door-to-door transportation for patients and offers walk-in lab draw services to increase accessibility and convenience, particularly for those in rural and underserved areas.
- Removing Barriers to Access through Transportation and Community Partnerships transportation_accessProvides free, door-to-door transportation for patients and expands access to services by strengthening community alliances and partnerships, ensuring that geographical and logistical barriers do not prevent individuals from receiving care.
- Targeted Outreach for Underserved Populations community-based careDelivers specialized services, such as community-based behavioral health care and mobile dental screenings for children, to rural and underserved areas to address specific health needs where access is limited.
- Targeted Pediatric Care comprehensive_pediatric_careOffers comprehensive pediatric care that integrates treatment for acute and chronic conditions with preventive services such as immunizations and health maintenance, including mobile dental screening and vaccinations for children regardless of ability to pay.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
340B Discount Pharmacy Program
Partnership with Walgreens and Avita Pharmacy allowing UCHC to purchase medications at reduced costs, subsidizing care for uninsured patients while insured patients pay standard prices
Behavioral Health
Mental health services including medication management, treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, PTSD, autism, and eating disorders in Green Valley, Three Points, and Vail
Blood Draw Services
Laboratory blood draw services available to registered patients at multiple locations, with walk-ins accepted in Green Valley and appointments required in 3 Points, Arivaca, and Amado
Dental Screening Program for Children
Provides educational, screening, and sealant protection services to children who might otherwise not have access to dental care.
Enrollment Services
Assistance for patients to qualify for County, State, and Federal healthcare and support programs
Family Dental Services
Comprehensive dental care for adults, including emergency visits and full-service treatments
Pediatric Care
Full pediatric services for children 0-18 years including immunizations, lab draws, check-ups, and management of chronic conditions
Primary Care
Comprehensive primary healthcare services for all ages, including treatment for illness, injuries, chronic conditions, immunizations, and health maintenance
Transportation Service
Free door-to-door transportation to and from medical appointments, funded by ADOT and PAG, with ADA-compliant vehicles available
Vaccines for Children Program
Ensures all children, regardless of their family’s ability to pay, receive proper vaccinations.
Well Women's Care
Preventive screenings, education, and support for women’s health across all life stages
relationships · 20
who they work with
- Amado Food Bank Partner — Community organization that has supported United Community Health Center programs
- Arizona Department of Transportation Government — Grant funder for transportation vehicles
- Avita Pharmacy Partner — Pharmacy partner in the 340-B program for discounted prescription distribution
- Christina Weissauer, MD Partner — Pediatric provider offering clinical services at United Community Health Center-MARI
- Community Food Bank of Tucson Partner — Community organization that has supported United Community Health Center programs
- Diamond Ventures Partner — Donated land for the Continental Family Medical Center and the Continental Campus
- Federally Qualified Health Center Government — Designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center, indicating affiliation with federal health care programs for underserved populations.
- Green Valley Food Bank Partner — Community organization that has supported United Community Health Center programs
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Primary federal grant funder providing nearly $1.4 million annually and malpractice insurance coverage
- Kirsten Rentfrow, PNP-BC Partner — Pediatric provider offering clinical services at United Community Health Center-MARI
- Lynn Murphy, PNP-BC Partner — Pediatric provider offering clinical services at United Community Health Center-MARI
- Pima Associated Governments Government — Grant funder for transportation vehicles
- Pima County Facilities Partner — Provided affordable clinical space for United Community Health Center for nearly 30 years
- Pima County Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Funder — Funded the construction of the Pediatrics Practice Wing at Continental Family Medical Center
- State of Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Supports dental screening and Vaccines for Children programs
- Tarin Bynum Neal, MD Partner — Pediatric provider offering clinical services at United Community Health Center-MARI
- US Department of Health and Human Services Government — Federal funder and administrator of the 330 grant program for FQHCs
- University of Arizona Government — Originally founded as an offspring of the Rural Health Office, College of Medicine at the University of Arizona before separating in 1986.
- Walgreens Partner — Partnership enables participation in the 340B Discount Pharmacy Program, allowing reduced-cost prescription purchases.
- Walgreens Partner — Pharmacy partner in the 340-B program for discounted prescription distribution