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.
