Altona Brown Health Clinic
FQHCOperated by Dena Nena Henash
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
30.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Altona Brown Health Clinic
Altona Brown Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Ruby, AK. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Altona Brown Health Clinic play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Altona Brown Health Clinic or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Altona Brown Health Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Alaska.
Coverage + benefits in Alaska
Altona Brown Health Clinic accepts Alaska Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Altona Brown Health Clinic offer?
Altona Brown Health Clinic in Ruby, Alaska offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Altona Brown Health Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Altona Brown Health Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Altona Brown Health Clinic?
30.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Altona Brown Health Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Altona Brown Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Altona Brown Health Clinic located?
Altona Brown Health Clinic is at Good Time Rd, Ruby, AK 99768. Phone: 907-452-8251 x3528.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.