Moses Lake Community Health Center

Moses Lake Community Health Center (MLCHC) is a non-profit healthcare provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and compassionate primary health services to the families of central Washington.

Established in 1978 as a regional dental clinic, MLCHC rapidly expanded its services to include medical care, recognizing the community's need for accessible healthcare.

Over the years, the center has grown to employ over 300 staff members, offering a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of the community.

Facilities and Services

MLCHC operates multiple facilities, including:

• Moses Lake Community Health Center
• Quincy Community Health Center
• Ephrata Community Dental Clinic
• Quincy Student Health and Wellness Center

These centers provide services such as family medicine, obstetrics, midwifery, internal medicine, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

The organization is committed to serving individuals with significant health needs related to poverty, limited access, language and cultural differences, and psychosocial issues.

To address barriers, MLCHC employs multilingual staff who share the culture of their patients and offers a sliding fee scale based on income and family size.

Specialized Programs

MLCHC provides specialized programs including the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. This program offers nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and vouchers for nutritious foods to eligible participants.

The center also offers a sliding fee discount program to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent access to necessary healthcare services.

Mission and Governance

The mission of MLCHC is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health services focusing on the underserved and migrant farm-workers in the community.

The organization is governed by a board of directors that regularly assesses community needs. At least 60% of board members are patients of the health center.

This governance structure ensures services align with community needs and that patients have a voice in decision-making processes.

Locations

MLCHC operates in:

• Moses Lake, Washington
• Quincy, Washington
• Ephrata, Washington
• Washington, DC, USA

Main facility addresses and phone numbers include:

• Moses Lake Community Health Center: 605 S Coolidge Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837, Phone: 509-765-0674
• Quincy Community Health Center: 1450 1st Ave SW, Quincy, WA 98848, Phone: 509-787-6423
• Ephrata Community Dental Clinic: 204 12th Ave SW, Ephrata, WA 98823, Phone: 509-754-6199

Community Impact

Through its comprehensive services and community-focused approach, Moses Lake Community Health Center plays a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of central Washington.

It ensures all individuals have access to care regardless of their background or financial situation.