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Community Health Services - East

FQHC

Operated by Community & Rural Health Services

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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 Community Health Services - East

Community Health Services - East is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Fremont, OH. 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 Community Health Services - East 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 Community Health Services - East or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Health Services - East doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Ohio.

Coverage + benefits in Ohio

Community Health Services - East accepts Ohio 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 Community Health Services - East offer?

Community Health Services - East in Fremont, Ohio offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Community Health Services - East accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Community Health Services - East accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Community Health Services - East?

30.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Community Health Services - East a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Community Health Services - East 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 Community Health Services - East located?

Community Health Services - East is at 1220 E State St, Fremont, OH 43420-4360. Phone: 419-355-8186.

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.