El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood
FQHCOperated by El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Ce
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
88.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood
El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Tucson, AZ. 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 El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood 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 El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Arizona.
Coverage + benefits in Arizona
El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood accepts Arizona 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 El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood offer?
El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood?
88.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood a federally qualified health center?
Yes. El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood 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 El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood located?
El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood is at 839 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85745-2819. Phone: 520-670-3707.
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.