Detailed Introduction
Cabarrus Community Health Center, often referred to as Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers (CRCHC), Inc., is a community-based nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2003. As a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC), CRCHC's core mission is to positively impact the health of its community by providing comprehensive and high-quality primary health care. A key aspect of their service model is ensuring access to care for all, especially low-income, indigent, and uninsured patients who might otherwise face significant barriers to healthcare.
CRCHC offers a wide spectrum of services that extend beyond basic primary care. These include:
Medical Services: Comprehensive family planning, pediatrics, maternal health, adult health, STD testing and treatment, local disease control and prevention, tuberculosis services, immunizations, and international travel health.
Dental Services: Full dental care for patients.
Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Services: Addressing mental health needs and offering counseling.
Community Health Programs: Various initiatives covering topics like teen pregnancy prevention, adolescent health, chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes), community gardens, healthy eating, and substance use prevention. They also provide health coaching.
Mobile Health Unit: A significant initiative that brings essential medical services directly to underserved communities, breaking down barriers like transportation, time off work, and childcare. This "clinic on wheels" provides primary care, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and health screenings.
CRCHC is committed to its community, working to reduce social isolation, stimulate interest in leisure activities, and support individuals in continuing to live independently. They aim to prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation and unnecessary out-of-home placements, especially for elderly and disabled adults.
The organization is supported by various funding sources, including grants from entities like the NC Office of Rural Health, NCDPH, and federal programs. They are also supported by the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation, which provides internal grants for equipment, programs, and projects aimed at enhancing patient care.
CRCHC operates multiple locations across Cabarrus and Rowan counties in North Carolina, with varying hours to accommodate patient needs, including extended hours on some days. They prioritize a compassionate and relationship-based approach to healthcare, serving individuals from newborns to seniors.
