| Term | Community Clinics |
|---|---|
| Code | LN-1500 |
| Definition | Consumer-based, community-controlled, nonprofit outpatient facilities that provide basic health care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments for low income people, people who are homeless or uninsured/underinsured or other medically underserved populations that are geographically, economically and culturally challenged. Services are generally provided on an ability-to-pay basis. In the U.S., most community clinics are part of the network of Federally Qualified Health Centers, and many are known as "free clinics". |
| Created | 3/10/92 |
| Changed | 5/24/19 |
| Use References |
Community Health Clinics Federally Qualified Health Centers Community Clinics FQHC Community Clinics Free Clinics Health Care Clinics Low Cost Outpatient Clinics |
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| External Classification Terms |
Ambulatory & Primary Health Care (NPC E09.02) Community Clinics (NTE E32) Community Clinics Care (UW 2.1.02.05) Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (USA HC-300) Outpatient Medical Care (UW 2.1.02.02) |
| Related Concepts |
Ex-Offender/Reentry Services Homelessness Organization/Facility Type |
| Facet | Organization/Facility Type |
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