Owen Empowerment Zone
FQHCOperated by Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network
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 Owen Empowerment Zone
Owen Empowerment Zone is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Pontiac, 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 Owen Empowerment Zone 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 Owen Empowerment Zone or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Owen Empowerment Zone 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
Owen Empowerment Zone 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 Owen Empowerment Zone offer?
Owen Empowerment Zone in Pontiac, Michigan offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Owen Empowerment Zone accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Owen Empowerment Zone accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Owen Empowerment Zone?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Owen Empowerment Zone a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Owen Empowerment Zone 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 Owen Empowerment Zone located?
Owen Empowerment Zone is at 1700 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340-1116. Phone: 248-724-7600.
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.