Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Medical Care in Sterling, MI
Sterling Area Health Center has been dedicated to enhancing community health outcomes since 1978. Our mission focuses on delivering high-quality, comprehensive primary care, dental services, and behavioral health treatment through a collaborative approach that prioritizes patient needs. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) protection, we serve all individuals regardless of financial circumstances. Our Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, accredited by The Joint Commission, ensures coordinated, continuous care across all life stages. We emphasize preventive services, chronic disease management, and acute care while maintaining a commitment to cultural competence and accessibility. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified physicians, dental professionals, mental health specialists, and certified diabetes educators with decades of combined experience.Recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield and awarded for excellence in preventive care, we integrate evidence-based medicine with personalized treatment plans. Our 45-year history of community partnership demonstrates our accountability for quality improvement through performance measurement and patient feedback. We utilize advanced health information technology to coordinate care across specialties, hospitals, and community resources. This structured approach ensures safe, timely, and equitable healthcare delivery that meets national standards for patient-centered excellence.
Services
Primary Care
Dental Services
Behavioral Health
Walk-in Clinic
Diabetes Education
Medication Assistance
Preventive Screenings
Vaccinations
Substance Use Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We are a Federally Qualified Health Center with FTCA protection since 1978
- Our PCMH model coordinates care across all health system components
- We offer sliding scale discounts for patients with financial challenges
- Our team includes certified diabetes educators with 40+ years experience
- We maintain 24/7 behavioral health crisis support services
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Services
Primary Care
Our primary care services provide comprehensive medical treatment for patients of all ages. We offer preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness visits, and specialized physical exams including sports and DOT certifications. Our board-certified physicians coordinate care through our Patient Centered Medical Home model, ensuring continuity across preventive, acute, and chronic care needs while maintaining electronic health records for coordinated treatment planning.
Dental Services
The dental clinic provides complete oral healthcare for children and adults, including preventive cleanings, restorative procedures, emergency dental care, and denture services. Our Medicaid-accepting providers utilize modern equipment for diagnostic x-rays and cosmetic treatments while emphasizing preventive oral health education. The clinic maintains specialized pediatric dental services and emergency care availability for urgent dental conditions.
Behavioral Health
Our behavioral health department offers integrated mental health and substance use treatment through individual counseling, group therapy, and psychiatric services. Certified professionals provide trauma-informed care, early intervention programs, and peer recovery support. Specialized groups address anger management, substance use recovery, parenting skills, and adolescent behavioral health with coordinated care between medical and mental health providers.
Walk-in Clinic
The walk-in clinic provides immediate medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions during extended hours. Our nurse practitioners treat infections, minor injuries, rashes, and other acute issues without requiring prior appointments. The service operates with physician oversight and triage support, offering convenient evening hours while maintaining referral pathways to primary care providers for ongoing treatment needs.
Diabetes Education
Certified diabetes educators provide personalized nutrition counseling and disease management training for patients with metabolic conditions. Services include weight management programs, therapeutic diet planning for chronic diseases, and food allergy management strategies. Our registered dietitian offers individualized consultations with 40+ years of clinical experience, focusing on lifestyle modifications to improve long-term health outcomes through evidence-based nutritional interventions.
People
Susan Blair
Registered Dietitian
Certified diabetes educator with over 40 years of experience in clinical nutrition and chronic disease management through dietary interventions.
Candice DeLano
Family Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified provider in the walk-in clinic offering acute care services for non-emergency medical conditions.
Whitney Jankoska
Family Nurse Practitioner
Provides urgent care services with board-certified expertise in managing acute medical conditions outside regular office hours.
Aaron Korczowski
Family Nurse Practitioner
Experienced provider delivering immediate medical care for non-life-threatening conditions in the walk-in clinic setting.
Chandler Davis
Family Nurse Practitioner
Offers evening urgent care services with specialized training in acute condition assessment and treatment protocols.
Questions
What services does Sterling Area Health Center offer?
We provide primary care, dental services, behavioral health treatment, diabetes education, walk-in urgent care, preventive screenings, and medication assistance programs.
Do you accept Medicaid patients?
Yes, our dental clinic accepts both adult and child Medicaid patients for comprehensive oral health services.
Are evening hours available for appointments?
Our walk-in clinic operates Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM for urgent care needs.
Is mental health support available after hours?
Yes, our behavioral health crisis hotline operates 24/7 at 1-800-327-4693 for emergency mental health support.
How can I access prescription assistance?
We offer both the 340B Prescription Program and sliding scale discount options for eligible patients.
Are telehealth services available?
Contact our main line at 989-654-2491 during business hours for telehealth consultation options with our providers.
