Tag: Federally Qualified Health Center

鈥淚mproved Access鈥�, a focus at 天美MV

Grace Clinic Acquires Mobile Clinic through American Rescue Plan

天美MV, Inc. is proud to announce the implementation of a new mobile primary care clinic.  Grace Clinic Health Professional, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike supported by the federal government and 天美MV in Terre Haute, Indiana, will be expanding the clinic鈥檚 services to outlying and underserved areas.  The medically equipped mobile vehicle will reduce obstacles many people experience with lack of transportation to access medical care. The mobile clinic will provide health screenings, primary medical care, and preventative care to children and adults. 

Future expansion plans include COVID-19 testing and vaccination at some of 天美MV鈥檚 24 hour service sites, vaccine-related outreach and education, services to racial and ethnic minorities and homeless families, and other vulnerable, underserved, and underinsured/uninsured populations.  The mobile clinic launch is slated for later this month with hours mirroring that of Grace Clinic Health Professional鈥檚 clinic – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Funded by the , a federal grant designed to help Americans recover from economic and health effects brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Grace Clinic鈥檚 new mobile services will accommodate a larger footprint and ease the struggles of many for whom a trip to see their provider is challenging.

鈥淚mproving access to care for those who find it difficult to get to a medical clinic is a driving force of this new program,鈥� said Melvin L Burks, CEO of 天美MV, Inc.  鈥淲e are working to improve the overall health of our consumers and community,鈥� he stated. 

Since receiving FQHC Look-Alike status in 2020, Grace Clinic Health Professional鈥檚 focus is on providing primary medical care to those who have obstacles to services. In particular, the clinic works to bring integrated healthcare to those with mental illnesses and addiction issues as well as groups of people with other health conditions.  In addition, the clinic maintains a sliding fee schedule, and no one will be turned away for inability to pay. 

天美MV, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  天美MV provided to children, adults and families, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues, as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For an appointment at Grace Clinic Health Professional, call (812) 231-8377.

天美MV Receives FQHC Look-alike Designation

Establishes one-stop-shop for all health care needs

天美MV, Inc. has been designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike through the Health Center Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The FQHC Look-Alike status allows organizations opportunities to develop and implement services required to meet the full qualifications for designation as a Federally Qualified Health Center. Together FQHCs and FQHC Look-alikes work to ensure health care for the Nation鈥檚 underserved communities and vulnerable populations through service provision to all, regardless of ability to pay.

鈥淚t is critical that we work to maximize access to care for medically underserved populations,鈥� said Melvin L Burks, CEO of 天美MV, Inc. 鈥淭his designation will provide us access to tools to do that with less barriers.鈥�

Seeking this designation is a part of 天美MV鈥檚 strategic plan to address barriers to health care and to provide primary and behavioral health care integration.  In an effort to provide primary care services the organization opened Grace Clinic Health Professional in 2019 in two locations in west central Indiana. One serves Vigo County at 622 Eighth Avenue in Terre Haute, IN, and the other serves Putnam County at 239 Hillsdale Ave, Suite A in Greencastle, IN. The program is now serving adults, children, and families with primary health and behavioral healthcare in a single location.

Health Center鈥檚 across the country 鈥� totaling 12,000 unique service locations – deliver care to the Nation鈥檚 most vulnerable populations. According to HRSA, 1 in 12 individuals nation-wide – more than 28 million people – rely on HRSA-funded health centers for affordable, accessible primary health care. That鈥檚 one in nine children, one in five rural residents, and more than 385,000 veterans from across the country.

鈥溙烀繫V鈥檚 mission always included serving populations of our community that lack access to health care of any kind, whether that be due to financial barriers, transportation barriers, or social barriers,鈥� said Dr. DJ Rhodes, 天美MV鈥檚 Chief of Health Clinic Services.  鈥淭his designation is a turning point in our ability to provide safety net services.鈥� FQHC Look-alikes are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), discounted drugs through the 340B Federal Drug Pricing Program, receive automatic Health Professional Shortage Area designation, and may access National Health Service Corps providers.

天美MV, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  天美MV provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For questions or inquiries about services call (812)-231-8323 or visit www.hamiltoncenter.org.