What is PACHC?

As the state primary care association (PCA), the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC), represents and supports the largest network of primary healthcare providers in the commonwealth. This network of health centers includes Community Health Centers (FQHCs and FQHC Look-Alikes), Rural Health Clinics and other like-mission providers that collectively serve more than a million patients annually at 400-plus sites in underserved rural and urban areas throughout Pennsylvania.   

Since 1981, PACHC programs and services have supported health centers in their mission to improve access to quality, affordable primary care for all. A Board of Directors composed of Community Health Center chief executive officers governs PACHC. Our staff consists of professionals from various backgrounds that enable us to serve our members. 

The following core functions are vital as the organization supports Pennsylvania’s Community Health Centers and continually works to increase the value of membership: communication, conferences and education, financial and operational training & technical assistance, furthering the Community Health Center mission, healthcare quality, legislative/regulatory/policy advocacy, member services, recruitment and retention. If you would like to find a health center near you, the find a health center application will assist you.

If you have any questions, please email pachc@pachc.org.