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State or Local Public Health Clinic/Center

Clinic/Center Healthcare Taxonomy Code 261QP0905X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all State or Local Public Health Clinic/Centers.

As of today, the following are the total number of State or Local Public Health Clinic/Centers nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of State or Local Public Health Clinic/Centers who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of State or Local Public Health Clinic/Centers by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.

You can download the State or Local Public Health Clinic/Centers dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.

What do State or Local Public Health Clinics/Centers do?

State and local public health clinics/centers provide community-focused health services, including immunizations, health screenings, family planning, and dental care, to promote health and prevent illness. 

They focus on underserved communities by reducing barriers like cost and insurance, offering preventive care, and addressing social determinants of health to improve the overall well-being of the community. 

Services Provided

Public health clinics offer a range of services, including:

Immunizations: Vaccinations for children and adults to prevent disease. 

Preventive Screenings: Regular check-ups for chronic conditions, such as cancer, as well as routine screenings for vision, hearing, and dental health. 

Maternal and Child Health: Prenatal care, well-child visits, and services for women’s health. 

Family Planning: Services and education for birth control and pregnancy prevention. 

Dental Care: Basic dental services like cleanings and preventative care. 

Health Education: Information and guidance on healthy behaviors and injury prevention. 

Community Support: Services for specific populations like farmworkers, people experiencing homelessness, and children. 

Key Functions

Beyond direct patient care, public health clinics and centers serve essential community functions:

Policy and System Changes: Public health agencies develop and implement policies, as well as enforce regulations, to improve the health of the community. 

Reducing Health Disparities: They work to remove barriers to healthcare, such as high costs, lack of insurance, and transportation issues, increasing access for marginalized groups. 

Addressing Social Determinants of Health: These centers consider and address factors that influence health outcomes, such as nutrition, mental health, and housing. 

Community Assessment: They monitor community health, identify health problems and hazards, and work with the community to find solutions. 

Disease Prevention and Control: They implement programs to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and address chronic health conditions.