About Us
PHC: Your Community Health Clinic
Pasadena Health Center (PHC) is a non-profit organization committed to providing quality and affordable healthcare to the medically underserved community of Pasadena and the surrounding areas. We aim to reduce health disparities by promoting healthier lifestyles and providing accessible care through our community health clinic. Our services include primary care, dental care, vision care, behavioral health, and more. With a dedicated team of medical professionals, PHC strives to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Mission & Vision
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Board of Directors
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Leadership Team
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Our Providers
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Health Fairs & Community Events
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Employment Opportunities
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Tax Exemption Form 990
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Guidestar Nonprofit Profile
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Founded by a group of community leaders
Our clinic was originally founded in 2002 under the name “Pasadena Health Center” by a group of community leaders who recognized the need for accessible and affordable healthcare services in the Pasadena, Texas area. The group, led by Dr. William H. A. Clemons, Jr. with Gateway to Care, envisioned a community health center that would provide high-quality medical care to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay.
In response to this need, Gateway to Care, the City of Pasadena, and Bayshore Medical Center worked together to build community awareness of health disparities by forming an FQHC work group. The work group included service organizations, business owners, healthcare providers, and community leaders who identified potential members of the FQHC board of directors. A board of directors and an advisory board were formed to concentrate on ways to build access to primary healthcare through the formation of an FQHC.
In September of 2005, our community clinic received FQHC designation under an Emergency Act by Congress due to Hurricane Katrina and the resources needed to treat people who had been displaced. Despite its growth, the center remains committed to its founding mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to all members of the community.
Founded by a group of community leaders
Our clinic was originally founded in 2002 under the name “Pasadena Health Center” by a group of community leaders who recognized the need for accessible and affordable healthcare services in the Pasadena, Texas area. The group, led by Dr. William H. A. Clemons, Jr. with Gateway to Care, envisioned a community health center that would provide high-quality medical care to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay.
In response to this need, Gateway to Care, the City of Pasadena, and Bayshore Medical Center worked together to build community awareness of health disparities by forming an FQHC work group. The work group included service organizations, business owners, healthcare providers, and community leaders who identified potential members of the FQHC board of directors. A board of directors and an advisory board were formed to concentrate on ways to build access to primary healthcare through the formation of an FQHC.
In September of 2005, our community clinic received FQHC designation under an Emergency Act by Congress due to Hurricane Katrina and the resources needed to treat people who had been displaced. Despite its growth, the center remains committed to its founding mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to all members of the community.
FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT (FTCA)
Pasadena Health Center is currently covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Since its enactment in 1946, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) has been the legal mechanism for compensating people who have suffered personal injury by the negligent or wrongful action of employees of the U.S. Government. Under Section 224 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1992 and 1995, employees of eligible health centers may be deemed to be federal employees qualified for protection under the FTCA.
Once deemed, centers are not liable for any settlements or judgments that are made under the FTCA. The Federal government assumes responsibility for these costs. Deemed health center program grantees are immune from medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or related functions within the approved scope of the project.
A patient who alleges acts of medical malpractice by a deemed health center cannot sue the center or the provider directly but must file the claim against the United States Government.
These claims are reviewed and/or litigated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the General Counsel, and the Department of Justice according to FTCA requirements.