Business Details
39 Years
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Emergency
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Your Partner for Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions
Community Health Care has been dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare since 1987. Our mission centers on accessibility and patient-first care, rooted in the philosophy taught by our founder, Dr. George Tanbara. We offer comprehensive services including family medicine, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy support across multiple clinics in Pierce County. Our team of experienced professionals prioritizes preventive care, chronic condition management, and community health education.As a federally funded health center, we maintain strict compliance with public health standards while ensuring affordability through sliding fee scales and insurance enrollment assistance. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our telehealth expansion and integration of electronic health records for seamless patient care coordination. We uphold transparency in operations, with 51% of our board comprising patient representatives to ensure community-driven governance.
Services
Family Medical Care
Pediatric Services
Dental Care
Pharmacy Services
Behavioral Health
Prompt Care
Womens Health
HIV Treatment
PrEP Services
Opioid Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer integrated care with 35+ years of community health expertise
- Our sliding fee scale ensures affordability for low-income patients
- We provide same-day appointments and 24/7 telehealth consultations
- Our board includes 51% patient representation for community-driven decisions
- We maintain federal public health service status for medical malpractice protection
Associations and certifications
- FTCA Deemed Facility
- Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b
What people say
Compassionate staff
Affordable care
Same-day appointments
Comprehensive services
Welcoming environment
Services
Family Medical Care
Our family practice physicians provide comprehensive healthcare for all ages, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. We offer immunizations, wellness exams, and coordinated specialty referrals while maintaining electronic health records for seamless care tracking. Patients benefit from same-day appointments and integrated behavioral health consultations.
Pediatric Services
We deliver complete pediatric care from birth to age 18, including well-child visits, developmental screenings, and sports physicals. Our providers manage common childhood illnesses, asthma, and ADHD while emphasizing preventive care through immunizations and nutrition counseling. Same-day sick appointments ensure timely treatment for urgent pediatric needs.
Dental Care
Our dental clinics provide preventive and restorative services for all ages, featuring ABCD-certified pediatric dentists. We offer cleanings, fillings, extractions, and emergency dental care with nitrous oxide sedation available for children. Sliding fee discounts help make dental care accessible for uninsured patients while accepting most major insurance plans.
Pharmacy Services
On-site pharmacies at all clinics provide affordable medications with 24/7 refill lines and mail-order options. Pharmacists review prescriptions for safety, offer medication counseling, and coordinate with providers for chronic disease management. Uninsured patients qualify for sliding fee discounts based on income.
Behavioral Health
Integrated behavioral health consultants address stress, anxiety, and life challenges through brief solution-focused sessions. We offer same-day mental health assessments, substance use counseling, and referrals to specialized partners for intensive treatment programs while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
People
Dr. Jeff Smith
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Smith champions our patient-first philosophy, overseeing medical operations across all clinics. With extensive experience in community health, he ensures clinical excellence while maintaining our founder's legacy of compassionate care.
Dr. Jeff Reynolds
Dental Director
Dr. Reynolds leads our dental services, ensuring high-quality oral care for all ages. He directs the dental residency program and maintains ABCD certification to improve pediatric dental outcomes across Pierce County.
Florence Reeves
Founding Executive Director
As our first Executive Director, Florence established the organizational framework in 1987. Her nursing background shaped our patient-centered approach, creating a governance model with majority patient board representation.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Washington Apple Health, Medicaid, Tricare Dental, and most private insurance plans. Contact our insurance enrollment team for verification.
How can I get same-day medical care?
Visit our Prompt Care Clinic in Hilltop during business hours or call (253) 722-2161 to check availability at other locations.
Are your pharmacies affordable for uninsured patients?
Yes, we offer sliding fee discounts based on income and family size for uninsured patients at all our pharmacy locations.
Do you provide dental care for children?
Our ABCD-certified dentists offer pediatric services including sealants, cleanings, and emergency care at all dental clinic locations.
How do I access behavioral health services?
Request a referral from your primary care provider or call (253) 722-1544 to speak with our patient advocate.
What HIV prevention services are available?
We offer PrEP services with specialized providers and comprehensive HIV treatment through our Ryan White Program at Hilltop location.
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Reviews (4)
Chen Qian Hui
Jun 04, 2022
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The staff in the inside counter (Counter A) is horrible. It is after lunch break already. There is no reason to be hangry right? You just eaten your lunch. Basically came for a body check up, gave everything and the lady at the counter said "you do not expect to come down here with your passport and other form and said you needed a medical check and just expect me to know what you want". So I replied "okay. so what do you need actually?" (Bare in mind!
The counter A there is a paper there saying to show them your passport or ID Card or even work permit and tell them why you are here). They lady (Suraya) replied "here you know what? Take your passport and move to the side and come back to me when you know what you want" I think she love her job very much But the registration man at the very front of the entrance (old Indian uncle) is very nice! He helped me even the staff inside do not want to.
The counter A there is a paper there saying to show them your passport or ID Card or even work permit and tell them why you are here). They lady (Suraya) replied "here you know what? Take your passport and move to the side and come back to me when you know what you want" I think she love her job very much But the registration man at the very front of the entrance (old Indian uncle) is very nice! He helped me even the staff inside do not want to.
Jellyfishies
May 05, 2022
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I rarely write reviews unless I'm met with an exceptional experience. My experience with the SATA hotline was nothing short of exceptional. Exceptionally bad, that is. After being waiting for a long time to speak to one of the call centre staff, the lady sounded disgruntled and fed up. At one point (where I told her to hang on), I noticed she muted herself, and was halfway through a deep sigh when she unmuted herself.
During this same call, I asked for a moment to check my schedule. My polite request was met with a complaint along the lines of 'I have many calls waiting'. This level of service is unacceptable and a poor reflection of the company. Disappointed, annoyed, and frustrated, hence the one star.
During this same call, I asked for a moment to check my schedule. My polite request was met with a complaint along the lines of 'I have many calls waiting'. This level of service is unacceptable and a poor reflection of the company. Disappointed, annoyed, and frustrated, hence the one star.
Sumithra Whyte
Apr 24, 2022
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Just had great experience at sata bedok from registration, screening to payment the lady at counter 4 today 18/4/22 at 1.30pm was super cool and nice so detailed in her work and screening felt so comfortable all good and strongly recommend thank you
Clarissa Chia
Apr 14, 2022
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This lady at counter 4 talks really rudely and sarcastically when I asked questions politely. She mumbles and talks with such unclear instructions so I had to clarify and she replied with "I said the room down there right?!". When I asked if I need to bring the form with me, she grunted. Does it make you feel good to talk to people that way? Dr Laura is really nice and so is the lady (Felicia) at the counter who was really patient with me.
