Community health center

Community health center
A health centre in the United Kingdom.

A health center or community health center is a clinic staffed by a group of general practitioners and nurses.

Community health centers (CHCs) in the U.S. are neighborhood health centers where low-income persons can receive medical services regardless of insurance status.

See also

External links

http://swchc.on.ca/ http://thehealthupdate.net/category/community-health-centers/

References


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