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General Info

In 1970 Family Health Center was established as a project of the Community Action Program. In partnership with local medical providers, we provided family planning and health services for low-income individuals and families in Cowlitz County. Our first clinics were held in the National Guard Armory and were staffed by volunteers. 1971-95 Meeting needs: We moved to Hemlock Street in Longview and then incorporated as a non-profit agency. We added WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutritional services and then moved to Vandercook Way in Longview. After the move, we expanded services to occupy most of the building. We leveraged community partnerships to add the First Steps program to provide maternal support and maternal case management services for at risk families. Later, we partnered with local pediatricians, child protective services, the prosecutors office and law enforcement to offer centralized, child-friendly exam space for victims of sexual assault (until 2000) at the clinic. 1995-2000 Primary care: With funding from a local foundation, we expanded to provide primary care medical care at the clinic for low income individuals and families. We qualified for state funding, and then applied for and received a federal grant to expand. The clinic moved to a much larger space on 12th Avenue in Longview. In addition to family planning and primary care, we also added a dental clinic at the 12th Avenue location. We partnered with local health jurisdictions, the hospital, and community organizations to meet and improve oral care for low income adults in the area. From 2001 Today, We continue to grow! Since 2001, we have added primary care and dental in Ocean Park; primary care and WIC in Woodland; primary care in Cathlamet; and moved the finance department, WIC Program, and First Steps to Olympia Way in Longview. We also expanded our reach in Cowlitz County, adding primary care clinics in Kelso and in Castle Rock.

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Categories

Medical Clinics, Clinics, Physicians & Surgeons, Family Medicine & General Practice

Services/Products

Family Practice Osteopathy (D.O.)

Payment Options

Brands

Medicaid

Neighborhoods

Downtown Longview, Broadway

Other Link

http://www.cowlitzfamilyhealth.org

Other Information

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Services: Medical/Family Planning, Women, Infants & Children,First Steps MSS & ICM, Dental, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Health Insurance, Speciality/Hospital Care

Parking: Street, Lot, Free