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Catherine's Health Center

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1211 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon: 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-6:30pm; Tues-Fri: 8:30am-12:00pm...
Phone(616) 336-8800
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; MyPriority MyHealth Plans; MyPriority HSA...
Last updatedFebruary 18, 2019

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; MyPriority MyHealth Plans; MyPriority HSA Plans; Priority Health Medicare; MyPriority MyHealth Plans (POS); MyPriority Access HSA Plans; Blue Cross Premier Plans; Blue Cross Multi-State Plans; Healthy Michigan (“straight”) Medicaid; Meridian Medicaid; Priority Health Medicaid; “Straight” Medicare; Priority Health Medicare

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Women's Health

Services described in the directory record: Primary Care, Women’s Health, Medication Assistance Program

Hours and Appointments

Mon: 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-6:30pm; Tues-Fri: 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

Catherine’s Health Center is a non-profit, community-based health facility helping address the need for access to quality healthcare for those who have nowhere else to go. Catherine’s is a “safety net” clinic practicing family medicine. We provide health education, screening, treatment and referrals to uninsured, under-insured and under-served residents of Greater Grand Rapids. When necessary, we help patients overcome obstacles within the broader health care delivery system. We are deeply rooted in the community of Northeast Grand Rapids and connected to local institutions. Our staff includes volunteers from area schools offering medical studies as well as board-certified professionals who offer their gifts in service of the community. Catherine’s is named for Sister Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, whose example of giving inspires our work.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Part-Time (open 42 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: February 18, 2019
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

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Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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