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Southwest Community Health Center

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

7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Room 37
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

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
  • SW Portland residents

Interpretation Available for:

  • Call to pre-arrange interpretation
Clinic Schedules – Obtaining Appointments

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 2nd and 4th 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? We see patients by appointment. 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
    • 3 weeks

Public Transportation

Specific Services Available

Medical Service Types

  • Acute Care
  • Chronic Care

Medical Services

  • X-ray or Imaging
  • Immunizations
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Pediatric
  • Women's Health

Chronic Disease Treatment

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension

Enabling Services

  • OHP Enrollment
  • Referral Resources
  • Pharmaceutical Assistance
  • Interpretive services