Health Care District of Palm Beach County Community Health Center - Belle Glade in Belle Glade, FL

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County community health center in Belle Glade is a key location within a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County. This special taxpayer-funded district was created to act as a healthcare safety net, providing a diverse range of services to fill gaps in access to care for all county residents. The Belle Glade clinic, situated at 39200 Hooker Hwy, offers a wide array of services designed to be a "one-stop shop" for primary healthcare needs. The clinic provides comprehensive care for both adults and children. Adult services include routine yearly physicals, medical evaluations, disease management for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, laboratory testing, and referrals for specialty care. They also offer women's health services, mental health support, and even physicals for employment and the U.S. Department of Transportation. For children, the clinic offers well-child and sick-child visits, school and sports physicals, and childhood immunizations. Beyond primary medical care, the Belle Glade location also houses a dental clinic, providing preventive, diagnostic, and emergency dental services such as check-ups, cleanings, fillings, and extractions for both adults and children. A pharmacy is available on-site for convenient prescription services. The clinic is also a resource for patients needing assistance with financial counseling and enrollment in health insurance programs, including Medicaid and the marketplace, or the District Cares Specialty Benefits program for eligible, uninsured residents. The clinic accepts most public and private insurances, and also offers a sliding-fee scale based on household income and size to make healthcare accessible to those with limited financial means. The facility also provides walk-in and same-day appointments when available, and offers translation services in multiple languages to better serve the diverse community.