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On this morning's show, we were joined by, the CEO of Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Don Holloman, M.Ed, CHCEF
For people who may be unfamiliar with (CRCHC) Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers has several locations across Rowan and Cabarrus counties. There is a new clinic coming to Mecklenburg County very soon that will offer Behavioral Health Services, Primary Care, and Dental. Tell us about the new clinic coming to Mecklenburg County.
CRCHC has recently purchased a dental mobile unit that travels to settings such as schools, churches, and shelters. It's used to bring access to dental services to those who do not have access to traditional dental clinics.
Medicaid Expansion begins December 1, which will allow North Carolinians between the ages of 19-64 who may not have qualified before now to be eligible for healthcare coverage.
CRCHC has an ongoing partnership with Shelter Health Services. Recently, the organization received $350,000 in grants from Mecklenburg County to enhance and expand services at Shelter Health Services.
RCHC offers a wide range of patient services
Primary Care
Prevention & Wellness
Immunizations
Work/School/Travel Exams
Behavioral Health Services
Child Health and Development
Service Referral Program
Psychiatry Services
Dental Services
COVID-19 Screening, Testing, & Vaccines
Health Coaching
Chronic Disease Management
COPD & asthma care
Family Planning
Medication Assistance
Flu/ Pneumonia Immunization
Pediatric/Adolescent Care (MORE)
Care Management
Migrant Health
Homeless Services
Substance Abuse Services
Mammography Services
They offer a sliding fee discount program. Based on your income and household size we are able to apply a discount to your visit. On the first visit to the clinic, please bring proof of your income and family size to help us determine your discount.
Special Populations
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers, Inc. was originally founded in 2006 to provide comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to all the residents of Cabarrus and Rowan Counties of NC, including low-income, indigent, and uninsured patients who may not otherwise be able to afford health care via traditional sources. CRCHC offers a wide range of health services including Primary Care/Adult Medicine, Oral Health, Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Covid-19 Services, Mobile Services, and Special Population Services (migrant seasonal workers, public housing, and homeless population).
Through a network of eight locations and a mobile unit throughout Cabarrus and Rowan counties; we are growing and seeking new ways to serve more. Our network of health centers is committed to serving and strengthening our community. We intend to provide each person with a system of comprehensive health care that promotes wellness
Migrant Health Program
CRCHC entered a partnership to provide care to migrant farmworkers through a relationship with Patterson Farms located in China Grove, NC in 2019. This partnership led to a clinic being opened at Patterson Farms in 2019. To date CRCHC has provided services to over 500 Migrant Farm Workers since it’s program inception.
Our migrant health clinic located at Patterson Farms in China Grove, NC along with our mobile medical and dental unit provide multiple farms with access to care seasonally. In addition, year-round agricultural workers may be seen at any of our sites. Our providers can refer to nearby hospitals or one of our CRCHC locations, if necessary, when treated at our medical unit. Our program is equipped to provide the following services to our migrant population.
Homeless Health Program
CRCHC has a long history with providing services to our county homeless population through our health clinics located throughout Cabarrus and Rowan counties in NC. In 2019 CRCHC entered a partnership to provide care to the homeless population directly at a homeless shelter in Rowan County through a relationship with Rowan Helping Ministries located in Salisbury, NC in 2019. To date CRCHC has provided services to over 800 homeless individuals since it’s program inception.
Their Homeless health services clinics located inside Rowan Helping Ministries located in Salisbury, NC along with our mobile medical and dental unit provide access to care year-round for the homeless population in Salisbury, Nc. In addition, year-round homeless individuals may be seen at any of our sites. Our providers can refer to nearby hospitals or one of our CRCHC locations, if necessary, when treated at our medical unit. Our program is equipped to provide the following services to our homeless population.
Public Housing Health Program
CRCHC entered a partnership to provide care to the Logan Housing Authority community in the City of Concord, NC in 2009. This partnership led to a clinic being opened at Logan Housing Authority in 2009. We continue to serve our public housing community at the Logan Housing Authority and to date CRCHC has provided services to over 20,000 public housing residents since it’s program inception.
Their public housing clinic is in the Logan Housing community in Concord, NC and provides services all year round. In addition, public housing resident may be seen at our network of clinics. Our providers can refer to nearby hospitals or one of our CRCHC locations, if necessary, when treated at our medical unit. Our program is equipped to provide the following services to our migrant population.
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