About UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.Contact them at the number provided for full details.UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center is a Community Health Center.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
26 full-size exam rooms, four procedure rooms and a dental suite. The clinic has licensed psychologists on staff and a pharmacy on site. It also has implemented electronic medical records.
In addition to a dental suite within the clinic, the UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center operates a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, essentially a two-chair dental office on wheels. Studies show that more than half of Eastern Kentucky children ages 2-11 suffer from tooth decay. To help combat that problem, the care mobile brings education and preventive dental services directly to children with unmet needs in Perry and surrounding counties.
All patients are treated regardless of their income or ability to pay. UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center serves all clients equally, without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. The clinic has a sliding fee scale to help reduce the financial burden that health care costs can create and accepts all insurances.
Services
Medical
Laboratory services
Preventive medicine/health education services
Physical examinations
Geriatric care
Immunizations-child and adult
Acute illness/injury/minor emergency service
Pre-employment/DOT/school exams
Osteopathic manipulative treatment
Psychological services
Workers' compensation
Dental
Complete exams
X-rays
Cleanings and fillings
Fluoride treatments
Sealants
Bonding and veneers
Extractions and minor oral surgery
Periodontal (gum) treatment
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2022
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $12,880 |
| 2 | $17,420 |
| 3 | $21,960 |
| 4 | $26,500 |
| 5 | $31,040 |
| 6 | $35,580 |
| 7 | $40,120 |
| 8 | $44,660 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental andsubstance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
UK North Fork Valley Community Health Center is a Community Health Center.
