Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)-deemed health centers
Use our search tool to find Health Center Program recipients that have been deemed as Public Health Service (PHS) employees.
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 more than 15,500 sites.
Health centers:
- Are community-based and serve more than 31 million people.
- Provide access to medical, dental, behavioral, vision, and other health care services.
- Provide care for all, with dedicated programs for people experiencing homelessness, agricultural workers, and people who live in or around public housing.
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Learn more about the growth and critical impact of the Health Center Program.
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View the 2023 UDS data at the national, state, and health center levels on the HRSA Data Warehouse.
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Learn about the six-decade history of the Health Center Program and the people who made it happen.
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Applications to establish New Access Points are now open to expand access to affordable, high-quality primary health care, including mental health and substance use disorder services, for underserved communities and populations.
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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.
