Family Health Center

Our family health center, staffed by volunteer physicians and nurses, is another program that is an integral part of our services at PACS. In Oregon today, 1 in 9 families live without health benefits. Oregon is high on the national list in job insecurity. Due to lay-offs, temporary hiring and low-wage jobs, many find themselves without access to health insurance.

Free medical help is available to those without medical insurance. This clinic is run by two part-time employees and volunteer doctors, volunteer nurse practitioners and volunteer nurses. In 2006 1,491 people made use of this service. Primary care accounts for the bulk of the services provided.

All laboratory, radiology, and emergency services are facilitated by Adventist Medical Center, Portland. Many physicians from a wide range of specialties are willing to treat our patients on a referral basis. The Family Health Center works closely with the Walla Walla College School of Nursing, Adventist Medical Center, Oregon Health Sciences University and other area specialists to provide free primary medical care to persons of restricted income with no access to health care.

As a member of the Coalition of Community Health Clinics we link with other agencies to give our clients complete care.

PACS Family Health Clinic
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
by appointment only

A $10 co-pay is requested, but not required, of each patient.  Call 503-252-8500 x.109 between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM to set up an appointment.