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Southern Community Hlth Center

FQHC

Operated by Palau Ministry Of Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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 Southern Community Hlth Center

Southern Community Hlth Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Koror Palau, PW. 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 Southern Community Hlth 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 Southern Community Hlth Center or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in PW

Southern Community Hlth Center accepts PW 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 Southern Community Hlth Center offer?

Southern Community Hlth Center in Koror Palau, PW offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Southern Community Hlth Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Southern Community Hlth Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Southern Community Hlth Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Southern Community Hlth Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Southern Community Hlth 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 Southern Community Hlth Center located?

Southern Community Hlth Center is at Ngercholl Rd, Koror Palau, PW 96939. Phone: 680-345-1002.

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.