Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center
FQHCOperated by Sterling Area Health Center
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center
Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Hale, MI. 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 Hale Clinic- Sterling Area 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 Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Michigan.
Coverage + benefits in Michigan
Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center accepts Michigan 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 Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center offer?
Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center in Hale, Michigan offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Hale Clinic- Sterling Area 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 Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center located?
Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center is at 436 W Main St, Hale, MI 48739-9246. Phone: 989-654-2491.
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.