All Coalition Clinics
- Children's Community Clinic
- Health Centers of UWS
- Mercy & Wisdom Community Health Clinic
- Multnomah County Health Department
- NARA Indian Health Clinic
- National College of Natural Medicine Community Clinics
- North By Northeast Community Health Center
- OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond
- Old Town Clinic
- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
- Outside In Medical Clinic
- PACS Health Clinic
- Rosewood Family Health Center
- Southwest Community Health Center
- The Wallace Medical Concern
Southwest Community Health Center
Mission
To assure quality health services to those lacking adequate resources to access necessary care. We do this by:
serving as a safety-net clinic that provides basic health services in a safe, reassuring and culturally sensitive environment;
providing referrals for necessary care that goes beyond our scope of services;
helping people with eligibility for health and pharmacy assistance programs; and
advocating for quality health care for all.
General Information
Address
7754 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Phone 503.977.0733
Fax 503-977-0734
Website http://www.swchc-pdx.org
Location Map: View Map
Type of Care Provided
- Allopathic (Traditional Western Medicine)
Volunteer Opportunities
Each clinic is staffed by 2 volunteer physicians, 2 medical students (medical assistant role) and a volunteer intake worker. Check http://www.swchc-pdx.org/pages/volunteer.html and volunteer!
Taking New Patients?
Yes.
Obtaining Medical Care at this Clinic
Please call the number listed above.
Eligibility Requirements
- All resident locations accepted.
Proof of Eligibility
- Client Self Reports on Intake Form
Fees
- Sliding Scale
- Effective July 1, 2008 SWCHC has a sliding fee scale. Fee assessments are based upon income and family size.
Priority Clients
- Low Income
- Uninsured
- Residents of SW Portland and surrounding area
Interpretation Available for:
- Call to pre-arrange interpretation
Clinic Schedules – Obtaining Appointments
Hours of Operation
- Monday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Thursday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Obtaining Appointments
- Call 503 977 0733 to schedule an appointment
- Walk-In Appointments Available? No. We see patients by appointment only. Same day appointments very unlikely; however, in urgent situations, please call to see if same day appointment is available. Priority is given to pediatrics.
- Screening Appointments: None
- Wait Time To Be Seen
- 6 weeks for new patient appointments
Public Transportation
Specific Services Available
Medical Service Types
- Acute Care
- Chronic Care
Preventative Services
- Birth Control
- Flu Shot
- Women's Health
Medical Services
- Laboratory Tests
- Medication
- Mental Health
- Pediatric
- X-ray or Imaging
Special Clinics
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- ENT (Ear Nose Throat)
- Gynecology
- Musculo-Skeletal
- Orthopedics
- Podiatry
- Urology
Chronic Disease Treatment
- Asthma
- Chronic Pain
- Diabetes
- Gland Disorder
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Kidney Disease
Enabling Services
- Interpretive services
- Pharmaceutical Assistance
- Referral Resources
Currently 2 clinicians per shift plus on-call availability of both Medical Director and Associate Medical Director.