Operated by Family Centers and staffed by nurse practitioners, dentists and other medical professionals, the clinic provides primary health care and dental services to children and adults living in Greenwich Public Housing communities and the surrounding neighborhoods.
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony is expected to be held in late July.
Services at FCHC include: Treatment of illnesses and minor injuries, Management of chronic conditions, Physical exams, Immunizations, Dental exams and x-rays, Oral treatment planning, Restorative dentistry, Dental hygiene, Wellness and prevention services, Case management and much more.
FCHC serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Medicaid (Husky) and most commercial insurance plans are accepted. Spanish speaking staff are available onsite.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 203-717-1760.
The clinic was built within formally vacant multi-purpose space at the public housing community after Family Centers received a Federal “New Access Points” grant in late 2015. Additional funding was provided by the TurningPoint Foundation and the Mark Family Foundation.
Geared to provide primary healthcare services to children and adults living in Greenwich Public Housing units, Section 8 housing and the surrounding neighborhoods, FCHC features three medical examination rooms and a full dental suite.
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education and human and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. More than 200 professionals and 3,000 trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs. A United Way, Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency, Family Centers is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut Departments of Public Health and Children and Families. Visit www.familycenters.org for additional information.
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