If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Portland, closest first.
- Bear Lodge Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Hansen Clinic At Banfield Value Inn Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Northeast Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Cascadia Garlington Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Prism Health Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Fernhill Health Center
Fernhill Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Portland, OR. 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 Fernhill Health Center 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 Fernhill Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Fernhill Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Oregon.
Coverage + benefits in Oregon
Fernhill Health Center accepts Oregon 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 Fernhill Health Center offer?
Fernhill Health Center in Portland, Oregon offers Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Fernhill Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Fernhill Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Fernhill Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Fernhill Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Fernhill Health Center 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 Fernhill Health Center located?
Fernhill Health Center is at 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218-1408. Phone: 503-988-5558.
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.
Fernhill Health Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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Free and low-cost care near Portland, and the coverage help that goes with it.