Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) is a private, non-profit community health center providing quality, affordable healthcare services to the underserved and uninsured communities of Spring Branch and West Houston.
SBCHC was developed to reduce area health disparities by creating a neighborhood-based health center and by providing comprehensive primary health care services that are culturally competent, linguistically appropriate and client-driven in a location easily accessible to public transportation.
SBCHC was formed in 2003 and began providing comprehensive health care services to indigent and low-income patients in the Spring Branch community in May 2004. Designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in September 2005, SBCHC offers medical care, mental health, dental care to both children and adults, no matter what your income.
Mission
To increase the number of healthy families in our community by providing high quality, comprehensive health services.
Vision
To champion community wellness by providing integrated health services to all.
Slogan
Healthy Families. Healthy Community.
SBCHC Culture and Values
H -Heart
You care intensely about the mission and question actions inconsistent with our values
You inspire others with your commitment to improving the community’s health
You seek what is best for the organization, rather than best for yourself
You are non‐political when you disagree with others
E -Excellence
You seek to understand our patient needs to align them with our mission and goals
You learn rapidly and eagerly to accomplish amazing amounts of important work
You demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues can rely upon you
You challenge prevailing assumptions with new ideas when warranted, and suggest better approaches
A -Access
Your actions embody the mission of increasing access to healthcare services through our medical services, dental services and community
health education
Supporting patient needs by going the extra step to help them navigate the healthcare system
R -Responsibility
You identify root causes, get beyond treating symptoms and make wise decisions
You think strategically, and can articulate what you are, and are not, trying to do
You consider yourself a part of the solution and identify appropriate coworkers to involve in continual improvement efforts
T -Teamwork
You treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with you
You are ego‐less when searching for the best ideas and take time to help colleagues
You listen well, instead of reacting fast, so you can better understand
You share information openly, proactively and contribute in other areas beyond your department
Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare.
2003
SBCHC was formed in June 2003 for the purposes of providing comprehensive health care services to indigent patients in the Spring Branch area.
2004
SBCHC open its first healthcare clinic in Spring Branch on Kempwood, with the a focus on pre-natal healthcare service.
Kempwood Facility
2005
SBCHC became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with the charge to provide comprehensive healthcare services to indigent and low-income patients.
2009
SBCHC moved from the small and outdated Kempwood facility to the larger Hillendahl site, increasing the number of exam rooms from 4 to 10.
Hillendahl Clinic
2012
SBCHC joins the elite 10% of FQHCs across the country to receive both PCMH and a Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.
2013
SBCHC opened the West Houston CHC, it third location, through an award from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
West Houston Community Health Center
2014
SBCHC celebrated its 10th year of commitment to the community by providing quality health care service to over 10,000 patients.
2015
SBCHC is awarded funds to purchase a Mobile Clinic. The Community Engagement Team begins providing remote Health Education and Screenings.
Mobile Clinic
2017
SBCHC opens three new clinics, the Whole Life CHC, Katy CHC, and Cy-Fair CHC.
WholeLife Clinic
Cy-Fair Clinic
Katy Clinic
2019
SBCHC celebrated its 15th year of community commitment by serving over 20,000 patients.
We value your support
We appreciate the invaluable support from our donors and volunteers. With your help, we are able to continue providing the best possible healthcare to our patients.
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