Detailed Introduction
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (GLBHC) - Imlay City is a branch of the larger Great Lakes Bay Health Centers organization, a prominent non-profit group of federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs) serving the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond in Michigan. The Imlay City location, situated at 6800 Newark Rd Ste 200, is dedicated to providing integrated, comprehensive healthcare services to its community.
As an FQHC, GLBHC - Imlay City operates with a mission to deliver "Quality Healthcare for Everyone," emphasizing accessibility and affordability. They offer a wide array of services designed to address the holistic health needs of patients. These include general primary medical care, family medicine, immunizations, acute care, and laboratory services. Beyond general medical care, the clinic provides vital dental services, a crucial component often overlooked in integrated healthcare models. Additionally, they offer robust behavioral health services, including integrated and traditional behavioral health options, psycho-social assessments, and short-term individual and family counseling. They also provide pharmacy assistance and specialized programs like Women, Infant and Children (WIC) services.
GLBHC - Imlay City is part of a network that collectively serves over 51,000 patients annually, making Great Lakes Bay Health Centers the second-largest among Michigan's 42 Health Center organizations. The Imlay City clinic specifically focuses on a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care through a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and support staff. They also aim to accommodate patients with same-day appointments for urgent or acute care needs. The clinic's commitment to patient well-being is further demonstrated by services like family planning, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and even transportation assistance for appointments at various GLBHC locations.