For over 27 years, South Central Family Health Center (SCFHC) has played a major role in filling the void for comprehensive health services in the historically underserved and uninsured population of South Los Angeles.
Originally called Clinica San Pedro it was reorganized in 1984 as a 501(c)3 non-profit and renamed South Central Family Health Center. In 2002, SCFHC was designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center 330 Clinic. Such qualifications require adhering to strict government standards of providing quality comprehensive service delivery.
The services provided directly address healthcare issues prevalent among geographically and economically disadvantaged individuals and families. Since its inception, SCFHC has been in the forefront committed to addressing healthcare disparities in a competent and linguistically appropriate manner.
South Central Family Health Center has more than 80 staff members that include 10 doctors and two (2) nurses to provide medical care.
Through diverse funding sources such as The S. Mark Taper Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, The Ahmanson Foundation, QueensCare Charitable Division and the County of Los Angeles, SCFHC has more than doubled its number of patients and patient encounters over the past few years. Located on the corner of Central Avenue and 45th Street, the 13,000 sq. ft. facility is the primary medical provider for the community.