Kohala Family Health Center
FQHCOperated by Hamakua Health Center, Inc
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
60.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Kohala Family Health Center
Kohala Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Kapaau, HI. 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 Kohala Family 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 Kohala Family Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Kohala Family Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Hawaii.
Coverage + benefits in Hawaii
Kohala Family Health Center accepts Hawaii 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 Kohala Family Health Center offer?
Kohala Family Health Center in Kapaau, Hawaii offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Kohala Family Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Kohala Family Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Kohala Family Health Center?
60.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Kohala Family Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Kohala Family 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 Kohala Family Health Center located?
Kohala Family Health Center is at 53-3925 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755. Phone: 808-889-6236.
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.