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Gvhc- Los Banos

FQHC

Operated by Golden Valley Health Centers

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
821 Texas Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635-3453

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Gvhc- Los Banos

Gvhc- Los Banos is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Banos, CA. 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 Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos or nearby

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

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Gvhc- Los Banos use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in California

Gvhc- Los Banos accepts California 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 Gvhc- Los Banos offer?

Gvhc- Los Banos in Los Banos, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Gvhc- Los Banos accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Gvhc- Los Banos accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Gvhc- Los Banos?

HRSA lists this site as open about 45 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Gvhc- Los Banos a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Gvhc- Los Banos 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 Gvhc- Los Banos located?

Gvhc- Los Banos is at 821 Texas Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635-3453. Phone: 209-826-1045.

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.

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