"Caring For The Health And Heart Of Our Community"

Our mission is to elevate the health of our community by increasing access for all to quality health services, especially the uninsured and underinsured. We believe quality care should be affordable to all and will provide quality care to anyone regardless of age, race, nationality, income, employment, or health insurance.

Advanced appointments are preferred. However, for urgent needs, efforts will be made for you to see a doctor that day.

Please be prepared to provide the following information:
• Name
• Date of Birth
• Phone number
• Description of medical problem

Your visit will be scheduled as soon as possible. Please call the clinic if you are unable to make your scheduled appointment. Children under age 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or an adult who has written permission from the parent to sign the clinic's treatment contract.

A full range of medical care for newborns through geriatrics

Preventative health maintenance and chronic illness care management

Reduced prescription drugs through our Community Health Center Pharmacy for CHCFD clients

Assistance with eligibility for free medications through drug programs for low-income eligible clients

Referral to specialists

Patients without insurance will be asked to pay for services based on household size and income. You must apply for the discount.

When you call in for your first appointment ask for a financial aid appointment to be set up prior to your clinic appointment.

Please bring your current tax return and the last 30 days of pay stubs for all household members with you to your financial aid appointment so your sliding fee can be determined

Sliding fee scales need to be reapplied for on a yearly basis or if household income changes.

Plan to pay your sliding fee at the time of your visit.

If you have insurance please bring your card to all appointments and inform staff of any changes in coverage.

We accept all health insurance coverage including Medicaid, Medicare, HAWK-i, and private insurance.

- We will not bill you if we have filed a claim with your current Title 19, Medicaid, Medipass, or Medicaid HMO card. - We accept standard Medicare assignments. We will apply the sliding fee discount to the remaining balance that is not covered by Medicare payments. - We will file your health care claim according to the specific provisions of your Policy.

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Community Health Center of Fort Dodge (CHCFD) respects each patient and is dedicated to giving the best care possible. Patient Rights and Responsibilities explain what you can expect from us, and in turn, what we expect of you.

Take part in your health care and treatment
Know the names of the people caring for you
Be treated with respect and dignity in a safe and private setting
Be informed about your illness and treatment, including options for your care
Change medical providers at CHCFD
Get another opinion about your illness or treatment
Privacy of your health records
Talk with the Clinic Manager about any questions or problems with your care
Know about services available through CHCFD
Respect for your cultural, social, spiritual and personal values and beliefs
Know about legal reporting requirements
Ask for special arrangements if you have a disability Ask for help with a living will or durable power of attorney for health care
Refuse treatment, care, and services as allowed by law
Know the cost of your care and ways you may pay for your care
Refuse to be included in any research program without limiting medical care or treatment

Tell your medical provider about your illness or problems
Ask questions about your illness or care
Show respect to both care givers and other patients
Cancel or reschedule appointments so that another person may have that time slot
Pay your sliding fee at time of service
Pay your insurance co-pay at time of service and all other charges by the due date.
Use medications or medical devices for yourself only
Inform the medical provider if symptoms persist or worsen or you have an unexpected reaction to a medication
Give written permission to release your medical records to CHCFD
Provide CHCFD a copy of your living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare matters.