Western Wayne Family Health Centers is a non profit organization that operates four Community Health Centers (in Inkster, Taylor, Dearborn and Lincoln Park, Michigan) offering primary care, and general dentistry for all ages; obstetrics & gynecology; integrated behavioral health services; tele-psychiatry; substance abuse treatment; care management and insurance application assistance. Established in 2006, WWFHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center that has grown to serve over 16,000 patients in 2019 with just under 69,000 encounters. WWFHC employs 130 staff ranging from customer service representatives to licensed medical , dental and mental health providers. Pharmacy on site at Inkster location, with 340B program in place at several area pharmacies.
WWFHC targets the medically underserved areas of Inkster, Taylor, Romulus, Lincoln Park, Ecorse, River Rouge, Dearborn and the 48217 Zip Code of Detroit. Patients who live anywhere can access services. All Wayne County Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan coverage is accepted, as are most commercial insurance plans. A sliding fee scale, based on income, is available for those without medical or dental insurance.
WWFHC is an active teaching site, with GME programs through Authority Health, clinical placements for Nurse Practitioner students with partner schools, as well as medical student rotations. We have been recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home by the NCQA and as a Behavioral Health Innovator.
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Industry
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Company size
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51-200 employees
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Headquarters
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Inkster , Michigan
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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2006
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Specialties
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Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediactrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dental, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment , Care Managment, Insurance Application Counselors, Community Education, Community Fitness Programs, and Outreach