We do this by providing health care services in the medically underserved, three-county region of northeastern Vermont, known as the Northeast Kingdom. NCHC provides quality care to over 17,000 individuals; nearly one-third of the regions residents. Over 65,000 encounters are made each year through a rural network of five community health centers, three dental practices, a Medicare-certified home care and hospice division, and partnerships with three different hospitals and several human services organizations.
NCHC was the first FQHC in Vermont and has a rich history and tradition of innovation in caring for our friends and neighbors. We were the first to integrate oral health; a pilot site for Vermonts Blueprint for Health; and the first in the state to become a certified Patient Centered Medical Home.Additionally, we are committed to ensuring NCHC is at the forefront of Vermonts healthcare innovations as we progress. We provide complete, compassionate care for the whole family, in our home or yours.
Spread across 50 states and all U.S. territories, more than 1,150 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide vital primary care to more than 17 million Americans with limited financial resources. They maintain an open-door policy, providing treatment regardless of an individuals income or insurance coverage. FQHCs serve community residents from all walks of life, including people enrolled in employer-based insurances, Medicare/Medicaid, or public health insurances. We also serve people with limited resources who struggle to access care through traditional channels, including the homeless, residents of public housing, migrant farm workers and others with emergent and chronic health care needs.
The PCMH, or medical home model is an approach to providing comprehensive primary care for children, youth and adults that facilitates partnerships between patients, their physicians, and when appropriate, their families. View video about Patient Centered Medical Homes.
Northern Counties Health Cares six Primary Care and three Dental Care sites are FTCA Deemed Facilities which means we receive HHS funding and have Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for our sites and our covered individuals.
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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMyscha Butt (Kittybriton)
2 years ago
Friendly and supportive staff. Very good care.
Erin Patoine
2 years ago
Everyone, from the front desk staff to the dental hygienists and the dentists, at this office is extremely kind and friendly, even through the challenges of covid-19. I started going to Island Pond dental after several failed attempts to take my children to other offices where we were not met with the level of kindness, patience and flexibility we've experienced here. Morgan is especially great with kids and was able to make our visit a fun and positive experience.
Myscha Butt (Kittybriton)
3 years ago
Friendly and supportive staff. Very good care.
Erin Patoine
3 years ago
Everyone, from the front desk staff to the dental hygienists and the dentists, at this office is extremely kind and friendly, even through the challenges of covid-19. I started going to Island Pond dental after several failed attempts to take my children to other offices where we were not met with the level of kindness, patience and flexibility we've experienced here. Morgan is especially great with kids and was able to make our visit a fun and positive experience.
Andrea Moulton
3 years ago
I have been going to Island Pond dental for years. Everyone is so nice and very professional. Very good with Children too. My son is 5 and has been going since he was one. Never had any problems.
Andrea Moulton
4 years ago
I have been going to Island Pond dental for years. Everyone is so nice and very professional. Very good with Children too. My son is 5 and has been going since he was one. Never had any problems.
SkyBlue ThunderBirds
5 years ago
Dentist is not sympathetic to children with a fear of dentists and snapped at my child to quit talking when he was trying to explain he was feeling pain.
SkyBlue ThunderBirds
6 years ago
Dentist is not sympathetic to children with a fear of dentists and snapped at my child to quit talking when he was trying to explain he was feeling pain.
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