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Empowering Health, Empowering Communities
At Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC), we're driven by a clear vision: "Healthy People, Healthy Communities." Our mission is steadfast—to deliver high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable healthcare to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, in a nurturing environment that champions respect, compassion, and dignity.
SBNC plays a crucial role in the community, providing a healthcare safety net. Currently we treat 1 in every 10 individuals in South Santa Barbara County. For over 52 years, we have been a cornerstone of healthcare in our community, attending to more than 20,000 patients annually across four medical clinics, two dental clinics, a bridge clinic focusing on substance use disorders, and with enhanced care management services. We continue to make a significant impact, one patient at a time.
An FQHC, or Federally Qualified Health Center, is a community-based healthcare provider in the United States that receives federal funding to offer comprehensive primary care services to underserved populations, regardless of their ability to pay.
Key Features of FQHCs:
- Serve medically underserved areas and populations.
- Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on a patient's income and family size, ensuring that care is affordable for everyone.
- Comprehensive care services focused on whole-person care and prevention treatments.
- At least 51% of the board of directors must be patients of the health center, ensuring the community has a say in how the center is operated.
- FQHCs receive funding under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act and are eligible for enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. They also receive malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
The primary goal of an FQHC is to reduce healthcare disparities by improving access to care for vulnerable populations, such as the uninsured, underinsured, individuals experiencing homelessness, and residents of public housing. In short, FQHCs are a cornerstone of the U.S. safety net system, delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most.
Comprehensive Primary Care Services
At SBNC, our commitment is to ensure everyone has access to essential healthcare services. Our Sliding Fee Scale Program is available to eligible patients, making healthcare more accessible.
Our Wide Range of Medical Services Includes:
- Well Child and Adult Physical Exams
- Immunizations
- Annual Wellness Checks
- Geriatric Care
- Management of Chronic Diseases
- Cancer Screenings
- Tobacco Cessation Programs
Onsite Lab Services
No appointment needed for Laboratory Services provided by our trusted partners, ensuring SBNC patients receive prompt and reliable lab results.
Physical Therapy Services
Specialized Orthopedic Physical Therapy is available onsite, offering treatment for sports injuries, post-operative care, and more. To book an appointment, call [Insert Phone Number].
Sliding Fee Scale Program
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we're proud to offer a Sliding Fee Scale Program and payment plans to our patients, reinforcing our commitment to affordable healthcare.
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This entity receives HRSA Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C. § 254b and has been deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of certain liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n).