Union Community Care is a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (
FQHC) that has been serving the communities of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania for over 50 years. As an FQHC, they are a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to providing comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare, particularly to those who are medically underserved, uninsured, underinsured, or under-resourced.
Their extensive range of services is designed to address the "whole health" of an individual, integrating body, mind, and heart. These services include:
medical care: Offering primary care for all ages, chronic disease management, well-child checks, physicals, women's health (including reproductive healthcare), addiction treatment, and urgent care for illnesses and injuries.
dental care: Providing general dental services and specific programs like the "Smiles of Joy Children's Dental Program."
Behavioral/Mental Health: Integrated
behavioral health services to support mental well-being.
social support Services: Connecting patients with resources to address social determinants of health, such as housing, food, and transportation.
Pharmacy Services: On-site pharmacy services for convenient access to medications.
School-Based Health Care: Providing seamless,
affordable healthcare to students and staff within participating school districts.
Union Community Care operates multiple locations throughout Lancaster and Lebanon, including specific sites for medical, dental, and urgent care, as well as school-based health centers. A key aspect of their commitment to accessibility is their Sliding Fee Discount Program, which offers discounted rates or nominal fees for services based on household income and size, ensuring that no patient is ever turned away due to inability to pay. They accept various insurance plans, including commercial insurance, Medical Assistance, and Medicare, and also serve patients with no insurance.
Their mission emphasizes sparking equity through patient-led healthcare, fostering vibrant and healthy communities by embracing each individual's unique culture, needs, and values. They are recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, signifying their dedication to coordinated, accessible, and high-quality care that prioritizes the patient experience.
