CONWAY — White Mountain Community Health Center has announced that it is now (as of April 1) a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike.
This federal designation brings the non-profit under the umbrella of the federal Health Center Program, and will improve the health center’s financial sustainability. It is also a formal confirmation, after deep scrutiny from on-site inspectors, that the care the health center provides meets the highest standards of quality and accessibility.
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