Rural Health Clinics

1/11/2012

Rural Health Clinics (RHC) are established to improve healthcare access in medically underserved communities. All RHCs provide healthcare services for low income populations. This defined patient population has a disproportionate share of health disparities and social determinates challenging for healthcare practitioners.
California's vast geography is a significant challenge.

85% of the state’s land mass is rural.
Rural CA is home to more than 5 million people, or 13.7% of the state’s population.
Nearly 1 out of every 60 Americans live in rural CA.

California’s Rural Health Clinics

There are 303 California RHCs as of January 2012
24 Hospital Based
- 163 Private Practices
- 16 Community Based
There is at least one RHC in 43 (of 58) CA counties.

Rural Health Clinic Medical Services

Primary Care
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
- Internal Medicine
- Perinatal
All Medical Specialty Care
Dentistry
Behavioral Health

4 Comments

Larry Cofone link

11/27/2022 11:27:40 pm

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Adam Buetts link

12/22/2023 11:47:50 pm

Could you elaborate on the specific healthcare challenges confronted by practitioners in these remote areas? Furthermore, how do Rural Health Clinics tackle prevalent health disparities and social determinants within the low-income patient demographic they serve?

outpatient rehab link

2/9/2025 10:45:19 pm

Flexible addiction treatment that allows individuals to receive care while maintaining their daily routines.

intensive outpatient program link

2/12/2025 12:28:18 am

A specialized facility providing comprehensive therapies, medical support, and recovery resources for individuals struggling with substance abuse.

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