Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is a comprehensive, multi-specialty healthcare group serving nine communities across four counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Established in 2007, with its first Primary Care facility opening in Honesdale in January 2008, WMCHC operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This designation means they are supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, allowing them to offer healthcare services to everyone, accepting most private insurance and medical assistance, and providing a sliding fee scale based on income to ensure accessibility. WMCHC is clinically affiliated with Wayne Memorial Health System, Inc., a non-profit, community-controlled hospital established in 1920. The Community Health Centers boast a wide array of services including: Primary Care: Available in multiple locations such as Honesdale, Hamlin, Lake Ariel, Lake Como, Lords Valley, Tafton, Forest City, Carbondale, and Waymart. Pediatric Care: Offered in Honesdale, Carbondale, Waymart, Sterling, and Lords Valley. dental care: For both children and adults at the Together for Health Dental Center in Honesdale and Pike Dental Center in Lords Valley. Behavioral Health: Mental health and counseling services provided at the Behavioral Health Center in Honesdale. Women's Health Care: Obstetrical and gynecological services with board-certified physicians, certified nurse-midwives, and CRNPs in Honesdale, Hamlin, Dingmans Ferry, and Carbondale. Walk-In Care: Available in Honesdale, Lake Ariel (Hamlin), and Carbondale. Podiatry: Services offered in Honesdale. The organization employs over 400 individuals, including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, licensed behavioral health therapists, and administrative staff. WMCHC has achieved Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), signifying their commitment to increasing access to efficient, coordinated, and responsive care. Their mission aligns with improving community health by providing quality care and promoting wellness, aspiring to be the community's first choice for exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. They emphasize values such as putting people first, delivering compassionate care, fostering a healthy community, upholding integrity, and striving for excellence.