Business Details
39 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in Tacoma, WA
Community Health Care has been dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare since 1987. Our organization was founded on the principle of ensuring accessible medical services for all, regardless of financial circumstances. With a team of experienced professionals, we offer comprehensive care including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, dental services, pharmacy support, and behavioral health. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our adoption of virtual care options and advanced health information technology. As a federally qualified health center, we maintain rigorous standards for patient safety and care quality.Our sliding fee scale ensures affordability for low-income patients, while our partnerships with specialists and community resources enhance our ability to meet diverse healthcare needs. We prioritize patient-centered care through coordinated teams that address medical, dental, and behavioral health in a holistic manner. Our clinics serve as a trusted healthcare home for over 45,000 patients annually across Pierce County. Through continuous facility improvements and staff development, we maintain our position as a leader in community healthcare delivery.
Services
Family Medicine
Pediatric Care
Women's Health
Dental Services
Pharmacy Services
Behavioral Health
Maternity Care
Ryan White HIV Program
Prompt Care
Foster and Adoption Clinic
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in accessible community healthcare
- Our sliding fee scale ensures care affordability for all income levels
- We provide coordinated medical, dental, and behavioral health services
- Our team includes certified pediatric dental specialists (ABCD trained)
- We maintain federal HRSA FTCA deemed status for patient protection
Associations and certifications
- Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b
- FTCA Deemed facility
Services
Family Medicine
Our family medicine clinics provide comprehensive healthcare for all ages, from routine checkups to chronic disease management. Board-certified physicians offer preventive care, immunizations, and coordinated specialty referrals. Patients receive personalized care plans addressing their complete health needs through our patient-centered medical home model.
Pediatric Care
Specialized pediatric services include well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental screenings from birth to age 18. Our pediatricians provide sports physicals, confidential adolescent care, and management of chronic conditions like asthma and ADHD in dedicated children's clinics across multiple locations.
Dental Services
Full-service dental clinics offer preventive and restorative care for all ages, including emergency treatment and pediatric dentistry. Our ABCD-certified dentists provide sealants, fillings, extractions, and nitrous oxide sedation while accepting Medicaid and offering sliding fee discounts for uninsured patients.
Behavioral Health
Integrated behavioral health services address stress, anxiety, and life challenges through short-term counseling and skill-building sessions. Our consultants collaborate with primary care providers to treat mental health concerns alongside physical health needs at multiple clinic locations.
Pharmacy Services
On-site pharmacies at all clinics provide affordable medications with cost-reduction programs for eligible patients. Pharmacists offer medication management support, including anticoagulation monitoring and smoking cessation programs, with Ryan White HIV medication assistance available.
People
David Flentge
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Flentge has led Community Health Care as CEO since 1995, guiding organizational growth from four to six medical clinics while maintaining our mission of accessible care for all patients regardless of income level.
Jeff Smith
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jeff Smith oversees clinical operations as Chief Medical Officer, ensuring high-quality patient care across all clinics while championing the organization's patient-centered medical home philosophy since joining in 2010.
Jeff Reynolds
Dental Director
Dr. Jeff Reynolds leads dental services, expanding access to ABCD-certified pediatric care while implementing quality improvements across four dental clinics that serve over 10,000 patients annually.
Karen Park
Chief Financial Officer
Karen Park manages financial operations as CFO, maintaining fiscal stability while supporting the organization's growth from $20M to over $100M in annual revenue during her decade-long tenure.
Sheree Sharpe
Assistant Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Sheree Sharpe serves as Assistant Chief Medical Officer, focusing on clinical quality improvement and provider development while maintaining active patient care responsibilities at the Hilltop clinic location.
Questions
Is Community Health Care a government agency?
No, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit network of Federally Qualified Health Centers operating independently while receiving federal grant funding.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept all Apple Health/Medicaid plans, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. Contact your clinic for specific verification.
How do I access after-hours care?
For urgent needs after hours, we recommend contacting our Prompt Care Clinic at Hilltop Regional Health Center during business hours for emergency dental services.
Do you offer prescription medication assistance?
Yes, our pharmacies offer sliding fee discounts and medication assistance programs for eligible patients with income-based qualifications.
Can I choose my primary care provider?
Yes, patients may select any available provider based on their preferences and healthcare needs from our team of doctors and specialists.
Are walk-in appointments available?
Emergency dental services accept walk-ins daily, and our Prompt Care Clinic sees patients on a first-come basis during operating hours.
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