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Gvhc - Newman

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637 Merced St, Newman, CA 95360
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMedical Care - Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm; Dental Care - Mon-Fri...
Phone(209) 862-0270
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Medicare; Private Insurance
Last updatedMarch 27, 2025

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Medicare; Private Insurance

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 Dental Pediatrics Women's Health

Services described in the directory record: Family Medicine; Women’s Health / Obstetrics; Dental Care; Pediatrics

Dental services: Exams; X-rays; Cleanings; Fillings and Sealants; Simple Tooth Extractions; Dentures or Partials; Pediatric Dentistry; Referrals for: Root Canals, Crowns, Implants, Oral Cancer Screening, Periodontal Extreme Treatments, and Orthodontics

Hours and Appointments

Medical Care - Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm; Dental Care - Mon-Fri: 7:45am-4:30pm

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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

The people in California’s central valley are as diverse as the crops we grow and the food we produce for the nation. Golden Valley Health Centers cares for people from all walks of life. As a Federally Qualified Health Center - an FQHC - we follow the Federal and the State of California regulations pertaining to the type and quality of health services provided to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Golden Valley Health Centers serve all races, ages, and walks of life. Our staff and providers are as diverse as the patients we serve - many are bilingual and residents of the community.

Directory remarks: Rural Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 45 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: March 27, 2025
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe GVHC - Newman's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

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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