InterCare Community Health Network

InterCare Community Health Network is a prominent federally qualified community and migrant health center dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive primary health care, dental care, and mental health services across southwest Michigan. Their mission is to improve the overall health of the communities they serve by ensuring access to care for individuals and groups who might otherwise face barriers due to financial constraints, geographic location, language differences, or other challenges. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), InterCare receives grants that enable them to offer services on a sliding fee scale for eligible low-income individuals and families, making healthcare affordable for those in need. They also accept all types of insurance, with a particular focus on Medicaid and other public and private health insurance programs. InterCare offers a wide range of services, including family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine (adults and geriatrics), obstetrics (OB/GYN), women's health, and psychiatric services. Their medical teams include doctors, advanced practice professionals (like certified nurse practitioners, midwives, and physician assistants), supported by medical assistants and nurses. They provide essential services such as child and adult immunizations, flu shots, HIV screenings, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and after-hours access. They also focus on managing chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. In addition to medical care, InterCare integrates mental health and addiction professionals into their primary care teams, recognizing the strong connection between mind, body, and behavioral issues. They offer brief, focused mental health interventions during medical visits and provide longer-term outpatient counseling therapy. Licensed mental health professionals, including Mental Health Consultants and certified addiction specialists, are available, alongside caseworkers and community health workers who assist with broader support needs like housing resources, domestic violence interventions, and food assistance. Psychiatric services, including evaluation and medication management, are also offered, with telehealth options available for patients at various locations. InterCare operates multiple health center locations throughout southwest Michigan, including Bangor, Benton Harbor (with a women's health center and student health center), Eau Claire, Holland, and Pullman, along with a mobile unit and a teen health clinic. They emphasize patient education and communication, aiming to involve patients and their families in their own health journeys. Their commitment to quality care has been recognized through various awards, including the Gold Level Michigan Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award and the Lifetime Achievement in Migrant Health Award for their CEO.