United Health Centers (UHC) delivers approximately 200,000 medical, dental, and other service encounters per year. The centers are staffed by a comprehensive team of over 400 health professionals: physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, lab and x-ray technicians, dentists, dental hygienists, nutritionists, and certified ancillary personnel — many of whom are bilingual.

The ethnic composition of the patients served by the centers is 91% Hispanic, 1% Black, 7% White, 1% other. UHC locations accept various modes of payment, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurance. Services are provided to patients without insurance on a sliding fee scale according to the patient’s ability to pay. The Sanger and Fowler clinics are a part of UHC’S ongoing efforts to meet the demonstrated need for health care services throughout the Central Valley. NMTC financing was used for construction, equipment, furnishings, and supplies.

Community Impacts

• Created 90 construction jobs and 78 permanent jobs that pay an average of $38.40 in wages and benefits
• Targeted hiring efforts to low-income persons and residents of low-income communities
• Upon completion, will provide over 48,000 healthcare appointments to 12,500 patients annually
• Minority-led organization reflective of the population the clinics serve

Project Participants

• Central Valley NMTC Fund, LLC
• United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
• US Bancorp/US Bank Community Development