Community Health Center of Richmond

What Community Health Center of Richmond does

Community Health Center of Richmond (CHCR) is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded circa 2005 and headquartered at 235 Port Richmond Avenue on Staten Island, New York. The organization delivers integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, podiatry, women's health, and maternal/infant health services through four Staten Island sites, with publicly stated plans to add further locations. CHCR is governed by a board of patients and community leaders and is led by CEO Henry Thompson. Its mission is to eliminate health disparities for Staten Island's underserved, uninsured, and underinsured populations; it accepts all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay via a sliding-fee scale grounded in federal poverty guidelines. CHCR is a Health Center Program Grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254B and a deemed Public Health Service Employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(G)-(N), which provides federal grant funding, malpractice coverage, and participation in the 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program through a local pharmacy partner.

CHCR's service mix spans core clinical lines (primary care, women's health, dentistry, behavioral health, nutrition, podiatry) and a set of community-health initiatives targeting diabetes, asthma, hypertension, dental health, and maternal/infant nutrition — including the "Brothers for Mothers" campaign co-developed with Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapters. Patient-facing digital access is delivered via a third-party eClinicalWeb Patient Portal that provides 24/7 medical record, lab result, billing summary, referral, and appointment-request functionality. Specialized maternal offerings include Baby Café breastfeeding groups, doula services, and the Maternal and Infant Community Health (MICH) program that connects patients to WIC, SNAP, housing, and material resources.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) patient services billed to insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare on a PPS-equivalent basis plus sliding-fee self-pay; (2) the federal 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program, where CHCR captures the spread between discounted acquisition cost and standard pricing via its pharmacy partner; and (3) federal Section 330 grant funding plus state-level support, including a $2M New York State grant received in February 2023. The organization pairs this funding model with a community-led go-to-market motion — health fairs, school events, year-round awareness campaigns (Nutrition Month, Easter Health Fair, Spring Reading Celebration), and active organic social on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter — supplemented by a patient-referral/stories program on its website. CHCR's 2025 strategic priorities are visibly oriented toward maternal health, evidenced by the THRIVE Maternal Health Tour partnership with Elev8 Health, Inc. and its 20th Anniversary "Bridges of Hope" Gala fundraising campaign.

Name

Community Health Center of Richmond

Legal name

Community Health Center of Richmond, Inc.

Website

https://chcrichmond.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Community Health Center of Richmond is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating four sites on Staten Island, delivering integrated primary, dental, behavioral, maternal, and preventive care to underserved and uninsured populations via a sliding-fee scale and federal grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: CHCR generates revenue through patient care services billed to insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. The center also accepts patients on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income, ensuring care for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
2. Federal 340B Prescription Drug Program: CHCR participates in the federal 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program through a partnership with a local community pharmacy, providing reduced pricing on prescriptions for low-income patients, generating revenue from the spread between discounted acquisition cost and standard pricing.
3. Federal Grant Funding: CHCR is a Health Center Program Grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254B and a deemed Public Health Service Employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(G)-(N), receiving federal grant funding to support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CHCR is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary and specialty care across four Staten Island locations, including primary care, women's health, maternal and infant health, dentistry, behavioral health, nutrition, and podiatry. Services are delivered to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay via a sliding fee scale, and supported by an EHR-linked patient portal and the federal 340B prescription drug pricing program.

Product overview

Community Health Center of Richmond (CHCR) operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center providing a unified, integrated healthcare delivery system across four Staten Island locations. The core offering combines primary care, women's health (including maternal and infant health), dentistry, behavioral health, nutrition, and podiatry services under one roof. Supporting the clinical services are community health initiatives including Diabetes Prevention, Asthma Prevention, Hypertension Prevention, Dental Health, and Maternal & Infant Health Nutrition programs. Patient-facing digital access is provided through an eClinicalWeb-based Patient Portal enabling secure access to medical records and appointment management. The organization also participates in the federal 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program to provide affordable medications, and offers specialized maternal support services including Doula services, Baby Café breastfeeding groups, and the MICH program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive primary care services for children, adults, and seniors including treatment for diabetes, hypertension, respiratory infections, allergies, back pain, and routine health maintenance with vaccinations and screenings.
• Women's Health Annual women's health exams, gynecological care, birth control and family planning, STI screenings, pre- and post-natal care, perimenopause and menopause management, and maternal health specialty services.
• Maternal & Infant Health Comprehensive maternal healthcare from pregnancy through baby's first year, including prenatal tests, scans, checkups, nutritional consultations, breastfeeding support, Baby Café groups, childbirth education classes, and doula services.
• Dentistry Full-service dental care at the CHCR Dental and Medical Specialty Center including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, extractions, root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers for patients ages 2 to 100+.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and counseling services including mental health assessments, care coordination, referral to specialists, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Nutrition Services Nutrition counseling services provided by registered dietitians addressing diabetes, gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, gastrointestinal problems, food allergies, healthy pregnancy nutrition, and weight management.
• Podiatry Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting feet and ankles including fractures, bunions, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, diabetic foot problems, orthotics, prosthetics, and wound care.
• Patient Portal Secure online portal built on eClinicalWeb allowing patients to list medications, view lab results, see billing summaries, access referrals and medical records, check appointments, and request appointments 24/7.
• 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program Federal 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program implemented through partnership with a local community pharmacy providing reduced pricing on prescriptions for low-income patients.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elev8 Health, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025CHCR partnered with Elev8 Health, Inc. to launch the 2025 THRIVE Maternal Health Tour in Staten Island. The initiative aims to improve maternal health outcomes and includes community engagement, expert panels, and programs like the Dads Den. It is part of a nationwide effort running through November 2025.
• Local Community Pharmacy (340B)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHCR partners with a local community pharmacy to implement the federal 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program, which provides reduced pricing on prescriptions for low-income patients.
• Alumni Chapters of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHCR partnered with Alumni Chapters of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to develop the 'Brothers for Mothers' initiative — an innovative public health education campaign to improve maternal and child health outcomes in communities of color.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple sites in New York City, providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and enabling services to underserved populations. Directly comparable to CHCR as a NYC-based FQHC serving minority and low-income communities with a sliding-fee, multi-specialty model.
• William F. Ryan Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center network serving Manhattan and the Bronx with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and women's health services. Comparable to CHCR as a multi-site NYC FQHC delivering comprehensive ambulatory care to underserved communities.
• Sun River Health: Federally Qualified Health Center operating a large multi-site network across the Hudson Valley and New York City. Comparable to CHCR as an FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and care coordination to underserved populations under a sliding-fee model.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in New York City providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services. Comparable to CHCR as an FQHC offering comprehensive ambulatory care to underserved communities with sliding-fee access.
• Apicha Community Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in Manhattan providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services to underserved Asian and Pacific Islander and other communities. Comparable to CHCR as a NYC FQHC serving minority and low-income populations with a multi-specialty care model.
• Morris Heights Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in the Bronx operating multiple sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and women's health services. Comparable to CHCR as a multi-site NYC FQHC delivering sliding-fee ambulatory care to underserved borough residents.
• Institute for Family Health: Federally Qualified Health Center network operating multiple sites across the Hudson Valley and New York City, providing primary care, behavioral health, and dental services. Comparable to CHCR as a multi-site FQHC delivering comprehensive, mission-driven ambulatory care with training programs.

Broad incumbents

• NYC Health + Hospitals: Municipal public hospital and outpatient system serving all five boroughs of New York City, including outpatient primary care, dental, behavioral health, and maternal services. Comparable to CHCR as a safety-net ambulatory care provider for underserved populations across NYC, though operating at a much larger scale and as a broader incumbent rather than a single-borough FQHC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chcrichmond
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityHealthCenterOfRichmond
• Instagraminstagram.com/chcrichmond/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-health-center-of-richmond

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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