Donald Moore Presented with 2023 ELIZABETH K. COOKE ADVOCACY MVP AWARD (Pueblo, CO, March 23, 2023) – On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) 2023 Policy and Issues Forum, Donald Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) was presented with the 2023 Elizabeth K. Cooke […]
PROVIDING PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE IN NEED
Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home for all who seek care. Our practice model emphasizes a personal relationship with your Primary Care Provider (PCP). Your PCP leads and coordinates services with the help of a team of professionals. Our goal is simple: better care for you. We place importance on comprehensive, continuous attention to you, for your improved health outcomes.“Everyone was very professional, helpful, and seemed to have my best interest at heart!” Tony E., PCHC Patient
Extensive Care Options
Medical Services
Pueblo Community Health Center’s Board Certified family practice physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives offer the following services for you:
• Preventive care for children and adults
• Routine check-ups
• Immunizations
• Family planning and birth control
• Cancer screenings
• Care for acute and chronic illnesses
• Treatment for minor injuries
• Minor surgery
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
Dental Services
Patients of PCHC can receive oral health care services at the PCHC dental clinics. Our licensed and trained dentists and staff care for patients of all ages including pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
Dental assistance for seniors (age 60+) may be available through a grant funded program. Services are limited. Please contact PCHC for availability of funds and qualification guidelines. For treatments beyond the scope of PCHC's dental practice, patients may be referred out for specialty care.
Services Available -
- New patient exams
- Emergency exams and treatment
- Digital x-rays
- Preventive cleanings
- Periodontal therapy
- Sealants
- Fluoride treatments
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Root canals
- Partial dentures
- Complete dentures
Please call our Registration department at (719) 543-8711 for more information.
Prenatal Care/OB-GYN
A full range of comprehensive health services is available to women before, during, and after pregnancy.
These services include the following:
- Free pregnancy tests
- Prenatal care and delivery
- Postpartum care
- Breastfeeding education support and assistance
- Newborn care
- Ultrasound and fetal monitoring
- Prematurity prevention sessions
- Childbirth classes
- Birth control
- Home visits
- Care provided by certified nurse midwives or physicians
- Supportive partnerships with local programs
Pueblo County WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) appointments are now available every Wednesday at PCHC. Schedule your appointment by calling the Pueblo WIC Office at (719) 583-4392.
Behavioral Health Services
Licensed behavioral health therapists help our patients who are experiencing issues like depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Available behavioral health services include the following:
- Solution-focused therapy for individuals, families, and couples
- Psychotherapy
- Acudetox
- Group therapy, including therapeutic and educational modalities
- Crisis intervention
- Access to psychiatric medication consultation
Dental Services
Patients of PCHC can receive oral health care services at the PCHC dental clinics. Our licensed and trained dentists and staff care for patients of all ages including pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. Our newest dental clinic is now open at the East Side Clinic.
School-Based Wellness Centers
In partnership with Pueblo School Districts 60 & 70, Pueblo Community Health Center is responsible for School-Based Wellness Centers (SBWCs) at Central and Pueblo County High Schools, as well as Chávez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy. SBWCs provide comprehensive primary and behavioral health care comparable to services received at a family practice physician's office, behavioral health counseling office, or clinic. PCHC will see any student regardless of their ability to pay. Once a consent form is on file, a student is welcome to be seen at ANY SBWC site. Parents/guardians with questions are encouraged to call (719) 543-8711.
Pueblo student athletes get low-cost sport physicals for spring season
Middle and high school students are gearing up for spring season sports. An annual sports physical is required to ensure student athlete safety. News5's Lindsey Jensen has details on what experts look for before students can play. PUEBLO, Colorado — PUEBLO, COLORADO— The Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) is offering $30 sports physicals until Feb. […]
Community Health Centers bring economic activity and health care careers to communities across Colorado
Community Health Centers bring economic activity and health care careers to communities across Colorado. (Denver, February 15, 2023)― Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) released a new value-and-impact analysis today that shows that Community Health Centers (CHCs) contribute at least $1.7 billion in economic activity to Colorado’s economy, providing thousands of health care careers, as well […]
Health Care Happenings
2023 Q1 Healthcare Happenings
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