Who We Are

The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) funds nearly 1,400 health centers. They provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary health care to underserved communities at over 15,500 sites. 

Health centers:

  • Are community-based and serves over 31 million people. 
  • Provide access to medical, dental, behavioral, vision, and other health care services.
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  • Data & Reporting

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    Uniform Data System (UDS), research, and quality recognition

  • Funding

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    Find out how we invest in health centers and partners.

  • Technical Assistance

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    Resource clearinghouse, partnerships, and event calendar.

  • Focus Areas

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    Overview of Health Center Program-related initiatives including resources and tools.

  • Compliance

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    Overview of Health Center Program compliance resources and tools.  

  • About the Health Center Program

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    Overview of health centers, the impact of the Health Center Program, application and eligibility instructions, and the strategic partnerships that support the Bureau efforts. 

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Use our search tool to find Health Center Program recipients that have been deemed as Public Health Service (PHS) employees. 

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