Detailed Introduction
The Community Health Center of Clarion is a vital healthcare facility located at 303 N Main St, Clarion, IA 50525. It operates as a clinic and is a branch of the broader Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) system serving several locations across Iowa, including Fort Dodge, Mason City, Dayton, Eagle Grove, and Spencer. The Clarion location specifically opened in August 2024.
As an FQHC, the Community Health Center of Clarion is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered, and affordable primary and preventive healthcare services to underserved communities. This includes offering a sliding fee discount program for income-eligible, uninsured, or underinsured patients, ensuring access to care regardless of their financial situation. They also accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid (MCNA and Delta Dental).
Initially focusing on primary medical care, the Community Health Center of Clarion recently expanded its offerings to include a full range of dental services. These dental services encompass routine check-ups, cleanings, sealants, X-rays, fillings, and extractions, catering to patients of all ages. The clinic welcomed Dr. Jacki Garcia, DDS, who is bilingual in Spanish, further enhancing accessibility for the community. The clinic also plans to expand services in the future to include behavioral health, striving for a truly integrated care model.
The overarching mission of Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, which includes the Clarion clinic, is to partner with patients in providing thorough, patient-focused healthcare and supporting them on their journey to well-being. Their vision is to accept people as they are and help them live the life they want to live. They adhere to core values such as compassion, dignity, respect for patient rights and privacy, financial responsibility, professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous growth and improvement. This patient-governed model, typical of FQHCs, ensures that patient needs and community feedback directly influence the delivery of care.
