Western Wayne Family Health Center - Inkster

Opened a little more than three years ago, Western Wayne Family Health Center - Inkster offers affordable quality care to the surrounding community. Western Wayne Family Health Center, like most FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) offer a variety of care services to be your medical home. Services offered include: medical, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, dental, and mental health. They have even partnered with a community pharmacy to provide a discount on prescriptions needs. Patients of all ages are welcome.

Need to see a physician quickly? No problem - Western Wayne Family Health Centers offer same day and next day appointments. Physicians at WWFHC-Inkster include:

Family Medicine:Dr. Karen Rhodes

Pediatrics: Dr. Philip Jackson

Internal Medicine: Dr. Errol Elrington

And unlike many health care services, Western Wayne Family Health Centers accepts all insurances plans and offering a sliding scale to those without insurance.

You can find more information about each center by visiting the links below:
Western Wayne Family Health Center - Inkster
Western Wayne Family Health Center - Taylor

New FQHC opens in Taylor Michigan

Patients looking for access to health care services in Southeastern Michigan now have a new option: Western Wayne Family Health Center - Taylor. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and caring leadership and board at the Western Wayne Family Health Center in Inkster - the new center offers much needed services in Downriver and SE Michigan region.

While the grand opening is set for Monday, July 27, 2009, the center has been caring for patients since it opened it's doors July 1. All patients are welcome - insured and uninsured. All insurances are accepted.

They also offer same day and next day appointments.

Where To Find Care.com wishes the very best to Western Wayne Family Health Center-Taylor and many years of providing care for our community.

Alternatives for the Uninsured

Looking for free or reduced health care can be challenging these days. Most people know about the free clinics in their area. The free clinics, known for their generosity of spirit and helping others, have experienced unprecedented demand for their services. This coupled with a decline in donations can challenge even the best run clinic. With that said, services may not always be available when you need them due to the constraint of resources.

There are a few other options for you to consider when trying to fill your health care needs:

FQHC - Federally Qualified Health Centers - are located throughout the country. They provide primary care to patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and those without insurance on a sliding scale basis. In some circumstances they may provide free care. Please check with the facility to understand if you qualify. FQHCs offer many primary care services and are generally open daily.

Urgent Care Centers - with new locations opening every week, these service providers offer immediate care for most problems. Prices can vary from center to center and depend on the intensity of service provided. We encourage providers to keep their rates up to date on WhereToFindCare.com for your consideration when choosing an urgent care near you.

Please share any ideas of how we can help each other find affordable health care by contacting us at WhereToFindCare.com.

Discounted care courtesy of the Federal Government

Did you know that besides Charity Care Clinics privately funded by caring community members and businesses, there are other clinics where the uninsured can find health care on a sliding scale or in some cases at no cost?

Federally Qualified Health Centers receive funding from the US Government to offer care on a sliding scale to those who qualify. They typically accept Medicare and Medicaid as well some other types of insurance. Most offer medical services for primary care needs. Some offer dental services and prescription assistance programs.

With over 3700 FQHCs across the nation, there is sure to be one in your vicinity. Search for a FQHC in your area today.