Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center
FQHCOperated by Northeast Valley Health Corporation
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
18.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center
Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Angeles, 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 Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S 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.
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Coverage + benefits in California
Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center 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 Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center offer?
Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center in Los Angeles, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center?
18.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S 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 Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center located?
Jwch Institute - Downtown Women'S Center is at 442 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1425. Phone: 213-223-2900.
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.