This belief first took shape 40 years ago in the cotton fields and citrus groves of rural Maricopa County, where a small group of health care professionals formed Clinica Adelante to serve the needs of farm workers in the area.
Now known as Adelante Healthcare, we currently operate 9 health centers throughout Arizona, offering a wide array of services to patients of all economic backgrounds. Adelante Healthcare remains an important part of the Valleys health care safety net as we continue to expand our staff, services and locations.
Regardless of changes in Goals, Strategies, or Leadership, our Core Values remain constant. They are a fundamental strength of our organization, define our character and culture, and help us evaluate our actions.
In 1979, a group of dedicated community members in rural Surprise and El Mirage, Arizona saw that the health care needs of local farm workers were going unmet. These concerned citizens decided to join forces and apply for federal funding to build a community health center in El Mirage. The following year, a grant was awarded to establish Clinica Adelantes first health center. These humble beginnings formed the roots of our belief in sustainable health care and our ongoing mission to provide for those in need of quality health care.
Adelante Healthcare serves the needs of Maricopa County, Arizona, a region encompassing 9,222 square miles, including densely populated metropolitan Phoenix as well as vast rural areas. Our patients reside in 95% of the countys ZIP codes and visit our family Adelante Healthcare locations in Phoenix, Mesa, Surprise, Avondale, Buckeye, Gila Bend and Wickenburg.
Our staff is multicultural and multilingual and every one is trained to respect and honor cultural differences. At last count, our providers spoke 11 languages and we are always happy to provide translation services for individuals who need it.
In 2013, we completed the Human Rights Campaign Survey and are now recognized as a Leader in Health Equality and have instituted training and policies intended to respect and honor the needs of our LGBT community.
And because we know many in our community struggle with financial security and paying for health care, we offer a number of ways for families to get the care they need including providing help with AHCCCS applications and the Health Insurance Marketplace as well as providing affordable self-pay and an income-based sliding fee discount program.