Caring, concerned and experienced staff members work at the Center for Family Healths six locations in Jackson County. They serve the primary medical and dental needs of patients of all ages. Patients are never turned away because of inability to pay.
Center for Family Health is led by a forward-thinking leadership team, Board-Certified providers, clinicians, and support staff who are passionate about the health and well-being of our community. Families can trust the Center for Family Health for all of their healthcare needs and know that they are receiving quality, comprehensive care.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Boston University; Doctor of Dental Medicine, Harvard University; Master of Public Health, University of Michigan; General Practice Residency, University of Michigan, and Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Education: Bachelors in Social Relations and Family Studies from Michigan State University, Masters in Community Service and Family Studies from Michigan State University, Masters in Public Affairs and Administration from Western Michigan University.
Founded by Community Action in 1991, the Center for Healthy Beginnings began 30 years ago as a small prenatal clinic, caring for pregnant women and delivering babies. In 1994, the Center changed its name to the Center for Family Health (CFH), adding primary medical services and serving individuals in Jackson County and the surrounding areas. In 2000, the Center was named a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving babies, children, teens, and adults of all ages regardless of ability to pay.
The Centers mission is Opening the door to health care for all, and our vision is together we make good health happen. In 2020 the Center served more than 36,000 patients, 95% of whom are considered low-income and racially diverse. Our health center provides comprehensive primary health care, behavioral health services, and dental services through a 22-chair dental clinic. We operate seven sites which include a main medical facility, a dental clinic, three urban and one rural school health centers, and a part-time primary care clinic co-located with the local community mental health agency to serve its population.
The Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial health insurance, and it works with patients to enroll them in appropriate health-care plans. However, no one is turned away due to inability to pay. The Center also operates an onsite pharmacy and a walk-in clinic.
The Center for Healthy Beginnings opens at 817 W. High St. Founded by Community Action Agency, the Center hopes to bring down Jackson Countys high infant mortality rates by offering prenatal medical care.
All patient medical records were transferred from one digital system, NextGen, to another, Epic. Called MyChart, the system is available 24/7, is private and secure, and enables doctors to access all of an individual patients records easily.
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Rating 3.0 out of 5 based on 35 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestEvan Galloway
a year ago
Just started working here and the staff is very nice to new patients and employees. I had a prior doctor appointment during my orientation week and they angered my appointment with no penalties. This company is a company to work and come to for health care.
Nikki Smith 7
a year ago
I cannot say enough great things about our experience here. My son needed extensive dental work so we have had A LOT of appointments. Doctor Thornton, and her assistant were fantastic and have gone above and beyond, telling us the expected cost for different options so we could make the best choice. The front desk and support staff were also very helpful and courteous. Highly recommend them.
Emily Shephard
2 years ago
2 year waitlist for new patients now that's sad
Ashley Jewell
2 years ago
Made an appointment-called back later to cancel and they never put the appointment in. And the staff is always condescending and rude. Never again.
Britney Cavender
2 years ago
The worst service in life. I've been trying to get a filling for two years every time they schedule me they cancel the day before the ladies hang up on you just rude
StephenAndMelissa Smith
2 years ago
Ok for dental cleanings. Hard to schedule with. You always get the run around. Unable to provide the same level of care as a private practice.
Annette Brockus
2 years ago
Couldn't have asked for better dentist! They got me in as an emergency because I was in pain and previous dentist drilled my cavity out and left it that way. I came here and this dentist fixed my issue:) I was so happy and relieved. Thank you for your work.
Sedveka RSPS
2 years ago
Terrible service
W
2 years ago
Went there for extractions. Was very impressed on the entire staff. Very polite. The dentist I had ( Samira Haque), was the best dentist I ever had. Had 3 teeth removed, had no pain at all. I was out of there in about an hour. My next apt. Had same treatment. Very satisfied. Thanks to all
Angela Brenke
2 years ago
Have had a tooth ach for days, started over a Holliday weekend so have had to just cope. Well anyways keep calling dental, in which you get tranfered there. Finally get threw to be told to call back on Thursday morning at 8am. Ok what's a few more days in pain. Call 8am Thursday they keep sending me to the wrong place! Call back finally get dental at 8:15 really!!!! Nope no appointments left call back tomorrow. They don't care a person is in any type of pain or how it can be affecting your health. So over this already.
Janiya Ellison
2 years ago
I worked there for a week!!!! They fired me with no explanation at all!!! They are very unprofessional. I tried to call to get an explanation manager would not answer. I don't recommend anyone to work there so horrible!!
Marie Kane
2 years ago
My niece just got a job there and she was very proud to do what she loves. Yesterday she was told she was fired I've never seen her so heartbroken in her life. She has a baby that was sick in the hospital and was going through a lot but she was so ready to go back Monday. I asked her to try to contact her manager because she seemed really nice to her. To find out she didn't even want to tell her what happen or why she was fired. I never seen a job have favoritism to others don't recommend anyone working there!!!
Mary Baetz
2 years ago
This is a great place. My sister got new dentures and we had to go back for adjustment on the bottom denture. They are so nice and caring.
pat yak
2 years ago
very rude-will not refill my medications from doctor in Texas-so I must drive 1250 miles way to get refills--they think they know everything-more than well established physicians
Angela Brenke
3 years ago
Have had a tooth ach for days, started over a Holliday weekend so have had to just cope. Well anyways keep calling dental, in which you get tranfered there. Finally get threw to be told to call back on Thursday morning at 8am. Ok what's a few more days in pain. Call 8am Thursday they keep sending me to the wrong place! Call back finally get dental at 8:15 really!!!! Nope no appointments left call back tomorrow. They don't care a person is in any type of pain or how it can be affecting your health. So over this already.
W
3 years ago
Went there for extractions. Was very impressed on the entire staff. Very polite. The dentist I had ( Samira Haque), was the best dentist I ever had. Had 3 teeth removed, had no pain at all. I was out of there in about an hour. My next apt. Had same treatment. Very satisfied. Thanks to all
Madeline Lapeer
3 years ago
This place is SO unprofessional, their communication is out the door. Dr. Kingsley is the most rudest person i have ever come in contact with and I would NEVER trust her delivering my baby or anyone else's baby. Will be removing myself and my family from this facility.
Team M Racing
3 years ago
Made my wife and infant wait in a car for 40 minutes after saying it would be 20. Then when they called her to come in they said sorry there is other people in front of you but they were extremely rude about it. I wish there was more options out there than this. :( Not all the doctors here are bad I want to say that but some of the staff just doesn't care.
Nicole Hamilton
3 years ago
I have had to call multiple times to schedule an appointment and every time I'm transferred to the wrong people and put on hold for around 15 minutes at a time. This morning I had someone even transfer me to herself on accident. Every person I was transferred to said "I can't help with that let me transfer you to..." I was simply trying to schedule a dental exam. All of that just to be told they'll call me back. So disorganized and unprofessional
Ras Saumier
3 years ago
They wanted to charge me for a phone call to talk to a dentist and couldn't even tell me when i could get an appointment. Mind you i am in serious pain and just needed a simple tooth extraction there should be a law agenist this im suffering
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