The Red Cliff
Community Health Center (RCCHC) is a comprehensive healthcare facility located at 36745 Aiken Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814. It operates as a tribal-owned, federally qualified health center, serving not only the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa but also the broader community in the Wisconsin South Shore region, including Bayfield, Madeline Island, Washburn, and Ashland.
Established with a mission to provide the highest quality, comprehensive health care to promote the health and wellness of the Red Cliff Community, RCCHC offers a wide array of services. These include primary adult and pediatric medical care, family practice, and specialized areas such as women's health, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, and physical therapy. The center is well-equipped with on-site laboratory and radiology services, including X-ray capabilities.
Beyond general medical care, RCCHC provides essential
Dental Services, a full-service
Pharmacy offering prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and medication counseling, and robust behavioral health programs. These behavioral health services encompass individual, family, and marriage counseling, and address addiction disorders, with a commitment to providing a supportive and caring environment.
The Red Cliff Community Health Center emphasizes culturally sensitive care and is dedicated to addressing the specific health needs of the Native American population, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. They also offer community health programs focused on immunization, disease prevention, and various support initiatives like the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, environmental health services, home visiting programs, medical transportation, and smoking cessation.
Built in 2014, the facility is described as an architecturally striking and state-of-the-art center, reflecting its commitment to modern healthcare delivery. RCCHC is deeply involved in community well-being, actively engaging with local residents to identify and meet their health and wellness priorities, as evidenced by ongoing community engagement sessions for projects like a proposed Wellness Center. Their team includes board-certified doctors, family nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, many of whom are passionate about health equity advocacy.
