10/13/2023
Our walk- in is closed this evening Friday , October 13th. We will reopen Saturday morning at 9am.
The Center for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Jackson, Michi
The Center for Family Health is an independent, federally qualified health center providing primary medical, dental and behavior health services in Jackson County.
Our walk- in is closed this evening Friday , October 13th. We will reopen Saturday morning at 9am.
Get to know Tracy Van Buskirk, our Clinic manager, in the most recent edition of our CenterPiece Community Newsletter. Read it here: loom.ly/mQCalYY
If you missed our September CenterPiece Community Newsletter, you can still view it online! This issue showcases the impact and importance of Community Health Centers like us have on the areas we serve, provides details about how you can use our School Health Centers, introduces you to our Clinic Manager Tracy Van Buskirk, and so much more! Read it now: loom.ly/mQCalYY
What did you think of your latest service with us? Let us know by taking our quick online survey here: loom.ly/lJ8oeJc
Happy National Women's Health & Fitness Day! Here are some important differences between men and women when it comes to health:
+ Women typically need fewer calories than men.
+ Heart attacks affect women differently than they affect men.
+ Both men and women can get breast cancer, but women need a mammogram every year after the age of 40, while men usually have one only when their doctor refers them.
+ Reproductive health is different for men and women because we have different organs! Women should plan on having a Pap smear every year.
+ Never think that you should work out just to lose weight - there are so many other great health benefits!
Not feeling well and unable to get in with your primary care provider? Our walk-in clinic is here for you, even if you are not a Center for Family Health patient. See the hours and location here: loom.ly/GV34yTE
Don't forget, tomorrow from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm we are hosting a job fair! This unique opportunity could jumpstart your career in healthcare by providing free training to those who qualify and a paid internship with full employment potential at the Center for Family Health.
Next Tuesday we are hosting a job fair for those interested in becoming a medical assistant! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare, plus training is free to those who qualify.
Our school health centers are like having a doctor right at your child's school! Appointments and drop-in care are available to all students. Learn more about their services and locations here: loom.ly/ppRnnsE
A patient-centered medical home is a partnership between the patient and their health-care team. It puts the patient at the center of the health-care system to provide care that is consistent, accessible, coordinated, and compassionate. This is what each of our patients can expect when they trust us with their medical care.
The Center for Family Health was honored to host Michigan State Senator Jonathan Lindsey of District 17 earlier this week. We were delighted to discuss our services and the impact they have on our local community, as well as give him a tour of our downtown location.
Please note our special holiday hours for today, Monday, September 4th. We wish everyone a happy and healthy Labor Day!
Please note our special holiday hours for Monday, September 4th. We wish everyone a happy and healthy Labor Day!
We are experiencing some problems with our phone system today, Friday ,September 1. Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Today we recognize International Overdose Day. Substance abuse is a very difficult condition to manage on your own. The Center for Family Health has many resources to help with sobriety in a way that works for you. Learn more about our resources here: loom.ly/JCOcxAI
Our School Health Centers provide convenient care options for students and families. These locations offer services that include routine physicals, hearing and vision testing, immunizations, care for chronic conditions, and so much more. See the locations and hours here: loom.ly/ppRnnsE
Do you have trouble getting to your appointments? We can give you a ride to and from your appointment or bus tokens all for free! Give us a call at 517-748-5500 to see if you qualify!
Due to power outages Jackson High and Parkside health centers will be closed today, August 25th.
Please call 748-5500 with any health care needs.
Did you know 51% of our board of directors is made up of patients? We take our patients' opinions very seriously and take actions based upon feedback. Help us provide the best experience and health center by completing our quick, two-minute survey here: loom.ly/lJ8oeJc
We are here to help each member of our community has the ability to get the quality health care they need and deserve. As part of this, we can assist you in applying for or selecting a health care insurance to fit your needs. Give us a call today at 517-748-5500 to learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our Community Health Workers.
Our Jackson High Health Center will be closed on Wednesday, August 23rd. Parkside, Northeast and Northwest Health Centers will remain open.
Please call our downtown office at 748-5500 with questions or to schedule and appointment.
Thank you
The Center for Family Health does everything we can to help our patients access, manage their health, and understand their care. To do so, we offer a variety of services that are free or low cost. Learn more about our supportive services here: loom.ly/kv21x6c
The Center for Family Health believes patient-centered care is important to our commitment to improve health care for all.
But what is patient-centered care?
A patient-centered medical home is a partnership between the patient and their health-care team. It puts the patient at the center of the health-care system to provide care that is consistent, accessible, coordinated, and compassionate.
Governor Whitmer declares August as Breastfeeding Month
• Aug. 8-14 - Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
• Aug. 15-21-Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week
• Aug. 25-31 - Black Breastfeeding Week
• Sept. 5-11 - Lactancia Latina
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan is committed to encouraging a strong foundation for life by supporting breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents for the first year of their child’s life and beyond. As part of this effort, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is declaring August 2023 as Breastfeeding Month.
“Breastfeeding can protect babies against allergies, sickness and diseases like diabetes and certain cancers,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive.
“Michigan is committed to helping breastfeeding parents reach their goals through community-based support such as doulas and WIC peer counselors to help diversify lactation support and increase breastfeeding rates in local communities across the state.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding up to 2 years old. Human milk feeding results in improved health for infants, children and parents, including preventing breast and ovarian cancers, serious colds and ear and throat infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and eczema, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and leukemia – many conditions which excessively impact Black, Brown and Indigenous people.
Although 88.4% of Michigan families start breastfeeding, the difference between white non-Hispanic initiation (98.8%) and Black, non-Hispanics initiation (76.2%) highlights the barriers that impact families of color. (PRAMS 2021). Some of those barriers include lack of access to supportive health care and childcare providers, and lack of paid work leave that leads to early weaning. Additionally, there are fewer lactation professionals from communities of color.
The State of Michigan Women, Infants and Children program is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with the theme “Into Every Drop.” WIC supports breastfeeding in the following ways:
• Free, unlimited access to lactation consultants and breastfeeding peer counselors.
• Training to all WIC staff to support prenatal and breastfeeding families.
• Breastfeeding clients get more WIC foods than non-breastfeeding clients, including canned fish, and are able to stay on the program longer.
• At 6 months, breastfed babies receive infant meats and more fruits and vegetables.
• Many WIC clinics offer telehealth appointments.
• WIC offers a breastfeeding warmline available seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 833-MIWICBF (833-649-4223).
For more information, visit the Michigan Breastfeeding Network.
Being a Center for Family Health Pharmacy VIP is great and you don't have to be a patient to join! VIP members get great perks like curbside pickup and home delivery for qualified patients! Give our pharmacy a call at 517-748-5400 to learn more.
We understand chronic conditions can be challenging to manage. Our Patient Care Managers are registered nurses who act as medical liaisons for patients. They teach patients about how to manage chronic-care conditions, such as diabetes; troubleshoot; connect patients with outside agencies; and answer questions related to medications and health concerns. If this is a service you or a loved one could benefit from, please give us a call at 517-748-5500 to learn more.
Did you know all of our services are available on a sliding fee to qualified patients? Our sliding fee program is called HealthPay and includes discounts on medical, dental, and behavioral health visits, prescriptions, lab testing, X-rays, and certain other services provided by the Center for Family Health.
Enrollment and program discounts are based on income and family size. If you already have insurance but have large co-pays or deductibles, you may also enroll in HealthPay to reduce the cost of your insurance co-pays. Give us a call today at 517-748-5500 ext. 5876 to learn more.
This Community Health Center Week and everyday we want to thank our staff for their commitment to quality care and opening the door to health care for all. The Center for Family Health is proud to employee 250 of the 270,000 staff and volunteers across the United States.
Our Women's Health Department is here for you at every stage in life. Our caring providers help make sure your health is at its best, even after childbearing years. Schedule your appointment today by calling us at 517-748-5500.
Community health centers, like the Center for Family Health, represent the largest network of primary care providers in America, serving 1 in 11 people in the United States. We are honored to be part of this amazing network who put its community members’ health care needs first. We want to thank each of our patients for allowing us to care for them.
The Center for Family Health is proud to be a community health center. As we celebrate Community Health Center Week, we wanted to share the impact health centers have on communities across the country.
We work hard every day to provide a caring and compassionate health care experience for each of our patients. To help us provide the best experience, we want to hear from you. Complete our quick survey here: loom.ly/lJ8oeJc
Our walk-in clinic is open seven days per week to ensure you get care when sick and unable to be seen by your regular provider. No appointment is necessary and you don't have to be a Center for Family Health patient to come to our walk-in clinic. See hours and learn more here: loom.ly/GV34yTE
Make sure your child's health is in the best hands. Our caring and diligent pediatric providers listen to your concerns and take time with each patient to ensure they receive a comprehensive exam. Give us a call today at 517-748-5500 to schedule your child's visit.
Did you know our diagnostic center, in our downtown location, is able to provide x-rays, ultra sounds, and laboratory services? The diagnostic center is open to all, not just Center for Family Health patients. To schedule your appoint or to learn more, call us at 517-748-5500.
Caring for your baby starts long before birth. Make sure you are prepared for pregnancy by staying up to date on your annual exams, or if you are currently pregnant, we can provide you with compassionate care to give your baby the best start .
Our Walk-In Clinic is perfect for quick visits when you are sick but are unable to get an appointment with your regular provider. You can use the clinic for many sicknesses including ear aches, fevers, flu symptoms, rashes, and more. See our hours here: loom.ly/GV34yTE
Join us as we support American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. We are here until 2 pm Saturday.
Don’t miss us at the Back to School Blast and Resource Fair in downtown Jackson until 7 pm today. Catch up on your vaccinations, get your blood pressure checked and more!
505 N Jackson Street
Jackson, MI
49201
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Tuesday | 8am - 9pm |
Wednesday | 8am - 9pm |
Thursday | 8am - 9pm |
Friday | 8am - 9pm |
Saturday | 8am - 6pm |
Sunday | 8am - 6pm |
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The Center for Family Health is an independent, federally qualified health center providing primary medical care and dental services in Jackson County. A patient-centered medical home, the Center provides services regardless of ability to pay. The Center began serving the community in 1991 and today operates a downtown Jackson facility, a dental clinic and four school health centers.
It’s hard to get to the doctor’s office when you don’t have a car. The Center for Family Health knows that lack of transportation can keep its patients from getting to a routine dental or medical check-up or seeing a doctor when they are sick. That’s why the Center offers its patients city bus tokens and van rides to and from appointments at its Downtown Facility and nearby Dental Clinic.
Welcome to Center for Family Health’s Facebook User Guidelines.
We hope you will post, share, like, and comment on health-related information that you find beneficial to your life and personal health. We are interested in hearing about things you do to live a healthier life as well as how we have encouraged or helped you through one of our many services. Center for Family Health values your feedback and we consider interaction a key element of our Facebook community. If you have used our services, we also appreciate your comments and recommendations.
If you were disappointed by your care and have a constructive suggestion for what we can do better, that is okay, too. We value your feedback and want to hear how we can improve. To help ensure that everyone has a positive experience, we have put together the following guidelines to help our Facebook followers get the most out of these pages.
· As a tax-exempt, non-profit health care organization, Center for Family Health cannot endorse or promote commercial businesses or some non-profit entities. We also do not participate in political bashing, or lobbying.
· We do not offer medical advice, provide a diagnosis, or recommend treatment. If you have a question about your medical condition, contact your provider here at the Center.
· If you are a patient and need to reach us after hours for a non – emergency medical reason, please call us at (517) 748-5500 (Walk in Clinic) or the After hour hotline at (517) 780-3636.
· Call 911 if you have a medical emergency.
· We expect our Facebook friends to be respectful and considerate, even in disagreement. We reserve the right to block a user from these pages if inappropriate posts/comments continue.
· We will read every comment, but we do not have the resources to respond to every comment. We will privately message a response when appropriate.
· Links to other useful resources that help further the conversation are welcomed. However, spam, advertising, or links to non-relevant content/sites are subject to removal.
· To protect privacy, consider carefully before posting any personal medical information. Please remember that your posts and comments are available for all to see. For that reason, personal contact information, such as email address, phone number, or physical address will be removed from posts and comments. Private messages containing this information to Center for Family Health to help us answer a question or resolve a concern are acceptable.
· CFH does not moderate or censor posts/comments, but we reserve the right to remove content/comments that we deem derogatory, discriminatory, profane, obscene, or otherwise offensive.
· We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy of information, claims, or advice shared by users on this page.
· User comments posted on this page do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Center for Family Health.
· All users are encouraged to use Facebook’s “Report” link below each comment if they find offensive or abusive content.
· All material posted must comply with Facebook’s Terms of Use and Code of Conduct at www.facebook.com/terms.php.
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