Access Community Health Centers
Access Community Health Centers provides comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, including telemedicine and specialized programs for prenatal care and children's dental health. They operate multiple clinics and offer sliding fee discounts based on income and family size.
Services
Access Community Health Centers provides a wide array of services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Its offerings encompass telemedicine for remote consultations, oral surgery services for established patients, and a Maternal Child Health Program for prenatal care and related support.
Programs and Initiatives
Among its various programs, Access Community Health Centers runs the Celebrate Smiles program aimed at preventing tooth decay in children. It also offers the ConnectRx Wisconsin program to support eligible pregnant women in Dane County. Additionally, the organization provides sliding fee discounts based on household income and family size to ensure affordability of services.
Clinic Locations and Partnerships
Access Community Health Centers operates five clinic locations: Joyce & Marshall Erdman Clinic, Sun Prairie Dental Clinic, Dodgeville Dental Clinic, William T. Evjue Clinic, and Wingra Family Medical Center. It partners with UW Pharmacy Services to make medications affordable and provides behavioral health fellowships in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.
History
Established in 1982, Access Community Health Centers has grown to operate five locations across Madison, Sun Prairie, and Dodgeville. The organization provides care to over 31,000 individuals annually and has received HHS funding as well as Federal Public Health Service deemed status.
Multilingual Services and Patient Support
Access Community Health Centers offers services in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Hmong. The organization has a Patient Resource team dedicated to assisting individuals with housing, food, employment, and healthcare counseling.