Across the state of California, approximately 3 million individuals still lack health insurance. Many others are underinsured or unable to afford access to health care, even with insurance. That’s why Family HealthCare Network represents an essential resource for the Central Valley.
With 50 locations across Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Kern Counties, FHCN offers transformative care as a stabilizing force in the communities they serve. The Network’s goal is to provide universal access to quality health care while treating every patient with respect and dignity. Beyond primary care for the entire family, FHCN providers offer access to dental care, behavioral health, women’s health, optometry and additional specialties, all with a coordinated approach among providers.
Read on to learn about the services they offer to anyone in need.
Family HealthCare Network providers understand that emotional, social and psychological health impact a person’s well-being as much as their physical health.
- FHCN employs both licensed clinical psychologists and licensed clinical social workers.
- Patients can see a behavioral health provider the same day they see their primary care provider.
- Treatment is available for children, adolescents and adults.
- Behavioral health providers treat patients living with grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other issues.
Oral health carries a heavy impact on overall health and a person’s quality of life. That’s why FHCN provides quality dental care for adults and children. Services include:
- Routine exams and cleanings, including x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants.
- Fillings, crowns, bridges, partial and full dentures, root canal treatments, extraction and minor oral surgeries
- FHCN works with local specialists when braces or complex procedures are needed.
Maintaining healthy vision should not be a luxury. FHCN offers vision care services for the entire family. They offer:
- Diabetic exams of the retina, glaucoma treatment and dry eye treatment
- Optical services (lens and frame selection) and vision exams
- Eye allergy and injury care, including walk-in appointments for urgent issues
The physicians and nurse practitioners at FHCN provide access to reproductive and family planning care.
- Access to gynecological and obstetric health care, including annual exams, birth control, STI testing and breast and cervical cancer screening
- Support available during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, including breastfeeding
- FHCN’s compassionate staff also includes health educators, lactation specialists, childbirth educators, nutritionists and behavioral health providers
Additionally, FHCN provides access to specialty care, including:
- Chiropractic services: Access to care for headaches, back pain, neck pain and sciatica, including chiropractic adjustments and physiotherapy.
- General surgery consultations: FHCN staff can treat issues ranging from gallstones and hernias to cancer and sebaceous cysts.
- LGBTQ services for youth and adults: FHCN’s certified and compassionate team offers support for transgender hormone therapy, mental health services, STI screening and prevention services (including hepatitis and HIV), and reproductive cancer screening.
- Nutrition: Registered dietitians provide dietary support for obesity, hypertension, diabetes and pregnancy, coordinated with a patient’s other providers.
- Podiatry: Patients can access care for diabetic foot issues, bunions, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, acute injuries of the feet and ankles and more.
Family HealthCare Network is recognized nationally as one of the largest federally qualified health centers in the country, offering services without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex and number of pregnancies. FHCN does not have a residence requirement, and patients do not need a physician referral to seek care.
