Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program
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 Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program
Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in West Branch, 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 Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program 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 Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in Michigan
Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program 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 Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program offer?
Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program in West Branch, Michigan offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program 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 Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program located?
Sterling Area Health Center Surline Elementary/Middle School Wellness Program is at 147 State St, West Branch, MI 48661-1197. 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.