First Care Clinic is proud to announce it has been recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) with six prestigious Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges, honoring the clinic’s commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.
The awards include badges in Heart Health, Diabetes Health, Cancer Screening, Preventive Health, Improving Access to Care, and the highly coveted Gold Health Center Quality Leader — the highest level of recognition for overall clinical quality performance.
These honors spotlight the clinic’s achievements in meeting or exceeding national benchmarks in chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and patient access. Specifically, the Heart Health and Diabetes badges recognize outstanding outcomes in helping patients manage cardiovascular health and blood sugar control. The Cancer Screening badge acknowledges exceptional performance in early detection services such as cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screenings. The Preventive Health badge celebrates success in keeping patients healthy through immunizations and regular check-ups, while the Improving Access to Care badge reflects the clinic’s dedication to ensuring timely, equitable healthcare for all. The Gold Health Center Quality Leader badge signifies First Care Clinic’s placement among the top-performing health centers nationwide.
“Our mission at First Care Clinic is to provide access to compassionate, quality care for all. Anyone who has trusted their care to us has come to know that we live our mission every day,” said First Care Clinic CEO, Eric Flax. “Being consistently recognized, year after year, for providing quality care to our patients is just one example of that commitment to our patients and the health of our community. We take pride in the work we do, and we consider it a privilege to meet the needs of our patients. At First Care Clinic, you get first class care!”
First Care Clinic remains committed to advancing healthcare quality, expanding access, and improving the overall health of the communities it serves.
“These recognitions from HRSA reflect more than just numbers on a report—they represent healthier patients, earlier detection of disease, and improved quality of life for the people we serve,” said Dr. Christine Fisher, Medical Director at First Care Clinic. “Our team’s commitment to evidence-based care, prevention, and patient education is at the heart of everything we do. These awards are proof that when we work together—with our patients and our community—we can truly make a difference.”
ABOUT FIRST CARE CLINIC
First Care Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center, with over ninety employees across their three locations in Hays, providing services for people of all ages, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They provide family medicine, express care, pharmaceutical, behavioral health, and family dentistry services.
First Care Clinic welcomes all patients and accepts all major insurances. A sliding fee scale discount is also available to those who qualify. Patients can request an appointment at firstcareclinic.com or by calling First Care Clinic at (785) 621-4990.
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For more information contact Danielle Windholz, Director of Operations, at First Care Clinic (785-621-4990).