MCHC Health Centers

What MCHC Health Centers does

MCHC Health Centers (legal name Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc.) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating four community-based health centers across Mendocino and Lake Counties in rural Northern California — Hillside Health Center and Dora Street Health Center in Ukiah, Lakeview Health Center in Lakeport, and Little Lake Health Center in Willits. Founded in 1992 by Linnea Hunter, MCHC employs 342 staff and serves over 32,000 patients with more than 600 daily visits, providing an integrated portfolio that spans primary care, pediatrics, women's health (Care for Her), behavioral health, dental, specialty services (HIV, chiropractic, podiatry, orthopedics), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Enhanced Care Management, and Care Coordination under a Patient-Centered Medical Home model recognized at NCQA Level 3.

The underlying technology stack is anchored on Epic Electronic Medical Records with the MyChart patient portal (OCHIN-hosted) used for records access, prescription refills, appointment management, and provider communication; a new PreCheck-In feature launched in 2025 across all four clinics enables patients to complete intake tasks from home up to 72 hours before visits. The Care-a-Van transportation service, established in 1999, addresses last-mile access gaps in Lake County. All centers use Google Maps for location services and Paylocity for HR/job postings.

MCHC's business model is built on FQHC-designated reimbursement combined with HRSA Health Center Program grant funding, Ryan White HIV/AIDS funding, and patient service revenue billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, Partnership HealthPlan, and other commercial payers. Uninsured patients access care through an income-based sliding fee scale, with financial counselors available to assist with insurance enrollment. The organization has no parent company, is governed by a community board with over 50% patient representation, and has earned HRSA Silver (top 30%) and HRSA Advancing HIT for Quality badges, with HRSA recognizing its midwifery-based Care for Her model as a national best practice.

Name

MCHC Health Centers

Legal name

Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc.

Website

https://mchcinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MCHC Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating four community health centers in Mendocino and Lake Counties, California, serving 32,000+ patients with integrated primary, pediatric, women's health, behavioral, dental, and specialty care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care
• Women's health
• Behavioral health
• Federally qualified health

Headquarters

HQ city

Ukiah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HRSA Health Center Program Grant Funding: MCHC receives HRSA Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C. § 254b as a Federally Qualified Health Center. This entity has been deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of certain liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act coverage.
2. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, Partnership HealthPlan, and other commercial insurance plans. Accepts sliding fee scale for uninsured/underinsured patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MCHC Health Centers (Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc.) operates four community health centers across Mendocino and Lake Counties, California, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and women's health services to underserved populations. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization provides primary care, specialty care, and support services on a sliding fee scale to insured, underinsured, and uninsured patients. Digital patient tools including MyChart and PreCheck-In support access alongside telehealth and transportation services.

Product overview

MCHC Health Centers is a community-based healthcare provider operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers an integrated, whole-person approach to healthcare through four locations in Mendocino and Lake Counties. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around three pillars: Medical Care (Primary Care, Medication Assisted Treatment, Pediatric Care), Women's Health (Care for Her obstetrics and gynecology services including perinatal care, family planning), and Behavioral Health/Dental Care. Specialty services include HIV Care, Chiropractic, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Enhanced Care Management, and Care Coordination. All locations operate under a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, integrating services to treat the whole person. Patient-facing digital tools include MyChart for online health management and PreCheck-In for pre-appointment registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Care for Her: Women's health service offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecological services for women in all stages of life, including perinatal care, family planning, and birth control.

Products and services

• Primary Care Continuous and comprehensive healthcare services for entire families, including physical exams, sick visits, chronic disease management, health maintenance support, vaccines, immunizations, well-child care, CHDP exams, addiction medicine, and health screenings.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program combining medical care and behavioral health services along with intensive case management to support patients overcoming substance use disorders, including opioid addiction and chronic pain management.
• Care for Her Women's Health Comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological services for women including well woman care, labor and delivery, menopause care, family planning, birth control, incontinence treatment, and minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy.
• Pediatric Care Specialized medical care for children including routine checkups, complete physical exams, sports physicals, vaccinations, treatment of acute and chronic health conditions such as asthma, ADHD, and diabetes.
• Behavioral Health Counseling and psychiatric services helping patients overcome challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health conditions, and behavior change promotion. Includes counseling, coping strategies, treatment compliance support, and referrals to mental health and substance abuse programs.
• Dentistry Preventive and restorative dental care including oral exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, digital X-rays, and oral hygiene instructions. Also offers specialty programs for pregnant women, the developmentally disabled, and those with HIV.
• HIV Care Comprehensive HIV/AIDS medical program offering specialty and primary care, individualized treatment plans, education, medication management, financial assistance navigation, and substance abuse support through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program.
• Chiropractic Care Treatment for patients with health problems associated with the body's muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine. Includes adjustments, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and massage.
• Podiatry Treatment of common foot and ankle issues including ingrown toenails and diabetic exams.
• Orthopedics Specialized care for injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, often related to joint pain in knees, hips, shoulders, and back.
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Personalized care coordination for individuals with complex medical and social needs, helping them access healthcare, behavioral health services, and community resources.
• Care Coordination and Community Health Worker Services (CHW) Culturally appropriate support connecting patients to essential services and helping them navigate the healthcare system to improve overall well-being.
• MyChart Patient Portal Online and mobile platform for patients to communicate with doctors, access test results, request prescription refills, manage appointments, and complete PreCheck-In tasks 72 hours before appointments. Available via web and mobile app (iOS and Android).
• PreCheck-In Digital pre-appointment check-in feature allowing patients to complete registration tasks, update documents, questionnaires, medications, and allergies from home before arriving at clinics. Available with or without MyChart.
• Care-a-Van Transportation Service Health taxi service providing non-emergency medical transportation to expand healthcare access for residents of Lake County who lack local transportation options.

Quantifiable outcome

• C-section rate of 12% compared to 22% national average through midwifery-based delivery model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Zones Project - Mendocino CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2025MCHC announced official partnership with Blue Zones Project - Mendocino County, a community-driven wellness initiative. MCHC is integrating evidence-based Blue Zones principles such as encouraging daily movement and fostering social connections into its workplace culture and patient care strategies, achieving Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite status. The partnership aims to reduce chronic disease, enhance community engagement, and expand access to wellness tools and resources for MCHC's patient population.
• Partnership Healthplan of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership Healthplan of California funded a collaborative with The Camden Group to develop best practices around medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MCHC was invited to join this collaborative due to their leadership in opioid treatment.
• Frank R. Howard FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding and support from the Frank R. Howard Foundation helped MCHC open Little Lake Health Center in Willits in 2002.
• Healthy StartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCHC collaborated with Healthy Start and Lake County Public Health to bring oral healthcare into schools through the Smiles Program.
• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)minorOthersMCHC is a member of NACHC, the national trade association serving America's community health centers. NACHC develops policy, works with Congressional representatives to promote wise healthcare legislation, and provides training for board members.
• California Primary Care Association (CPCA)minorOthersMCHC has been a CPCA member since 1994. CPCA is the state's leading advocacy group for health centers, monitoring legislation and lobbying state legislators.
• Alliance for Rural Community Health (ARCH)minorOthersARCH is a consortium of all Mendocino County health centers facilitating networking, project collaborations, and technology services to member organizations.
• Health Alliance of Northern California (HANC)minorOthersHANC is a network of community clinics and health centers working to promote health and well-being in rural Northern California. HANC consists of 13 member organizations and 36 clinical sites serving roughly 135,000 patients.
• Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (AHUV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCHC's Care for Her team works with Adventist Health Ukiah Valley hospital for labor and delivery services. In 2015, AHUV was acknowledged for having the lowest rate of C-section births in the North Bay Area, with Care for Her delivering approximately 85% of babies born there in 2016.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Clínica de La Raza: Federally Qualified Health Center with 35+ sites across the East Bay and surrounding Northern California counties. Comparable large multi-site FQHC with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services serving underserved, predominantly Latino populations.
• Shasta Community Health Center: FQHC in Shasta County, Northern California, operating multiple clinic sites with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable mid-size rural FQHC with similar patient demographics and HRSA funding structure.
• Petaluma Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in Sonoma County providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care across multiple sites. Comparable multi-site FQHC with similar integrated care model in a neighboring county to MCHC.
• Santa Rosa Community Health: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Sonoma County with multiple sites providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable FQHC peer with integrated care model in a similar Northern California geography, though serving a larger urban-suburban population.
• Open Door Community Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating 13 sites across Humboldt and Del Norte Counties in rural Northern California. Directly comparable multi-site FQHC serving similar rural, low-income populations with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services in an adjacent geography to MCHC.
• Community Health Centers of the Central Coast: Multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center serving Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties with medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable California FQHC with similar integrated care model and rural/underserved patient focus, though operating in a different region.
• Ravenswood Family Health Network: Federally Qualified Health Center serving southern San Mateo County with multiple sites providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and integrated care coordination. Comparable California FQHC with similar patient-centered medical home model and ECM-like care coordination services.
• LifeLong Medical Care: Federally Qualified Health Center operating over 20 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin Counties in Northern California. Comparable FQHC with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and senior care services targeting underserved populations, with similar FQHC funding and PCMH-recognized care model.
• West County Health Centers: FQHC serving western Sonoma and northern Marin Counties with multiple clinic sites, including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and HIV services. Directly comparable community health center in a nearby Northern California geography with similar rural/underserved patient mix.

Others

• Adventist Health Ukiah Valley: Hospital partner where MCHC's Care for Her team delivers approximately 70% of babies born. Functions as a critical clinical referral partner and inpatient delivery site; comparable as a regional acute care hospital serving the same Mendocino County geography though operating a different business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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