Hope Clinic

What Hope Clinic does

La Esperanza Clinic (operating as Hope Clinic per firmographic record) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1994, headquartered in San Angelo, Texas, with a staff of 251-500 employees. It operates three brick-and-mortar clinics — Chadbourne Clinic, Lake View Clinic, and West Clinic (opened April 2024) — plus a mobile clinic serving rural Concho Valley communities and homeless populations. Since 1994, the clinic has served over 11,000 residents of San Angelo and the Concho Valley, with 2024 cited as its highest patient-volume year.

The clinic offers an integrated suite of core services: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Dental, Women's Health, and Behavioral Health, supplemented by Outreach Services, the Patient Assistance and Access Program (PAAP), Free Bexa Breast Exams, and telehealth/virtual medicine. Underlying technology includes the MyChart patient portal integrated with Shannon Medical Center's EHR, supporting bilingual (English/Spanish) access to records, scheduling, messaging, and bill payment. The 340B Drug Pricing Program delivers discounted prescriptions through contract pharmacies (transitioning to Genoa Pharmacy for specialty drugs in January 2026 due to federal rule changes affecting Walgreens and Walmart).

The revenue model is a diversified FQHC stack: federal Section 330 grant funding, Medicare/Medicaid/CHIP/STAR/Texas Healthy Women reimbursements, commercial insurance (Aetna, BCBS, Humana, United Healthcare, Medicare Advantage), a sliding fee scale tied to federal poverty guidelines, tailored payment plans, 340B pharmacy savings, and donations from foundations (San Angelo Health Foundation, San Angelo Area Foundation, Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation). Distribution is hybrid: three fixed clinics, a mobile unit, walk-in care, online appointment requests, and telephone scheduling. The 2025 HRSA Health Center Quality Leader Gold Badge places the clinic in the top 10% of U.S. health centers for quality. Leadership includes CEO Dean Munn, CMO Dr. Josiah Ward (appointed January 2025), Director of Marketing and Development Kendra Guerrero, and Director of Outreach Carina Sturgeon.

Name

Hope Clinic

Legal name

La Esperanza Clinic

Website

https://esperanzahealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

La Esperanza Clinic is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center in San Angelo, Texas, operating three clinics and a mobile unit to deliver primary, pediatric, dental, women's, and behavioral health care to uninsured, Medicaid, and underserved residents of the Concho Valley since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center / Primary Care

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO), Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care
• Pediatric care
• Dental services
• Behavioral health

Headquarters

HQ city

San Angelo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Healthcare Services: As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), La Esperanza Clinic receives federal funding to provide comprehensive primary care to underserved areas. Revenue comes from Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and other government healthcare programs.
2. Insurance Reimbursements: The clinic accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage Plans, generating revenue through patient service reimbursements.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Services: For uninsured or underinsured patients, services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income according to federal poverty guidelines.
4. 340B Pharmacy Program: The clinic participates in the federal 340B drug pricing program, purchasing medications at discounted prices through contract pharmacies to generate savings that support patient care programs.
5. Donations and Community Support: The clinic receives donations and support from foundations including San Angelo Health Foundation, San Angelo Area Foundation, and Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation to expand services and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Esperanza Clinic (Hope Clinic) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating three brick-and-mortar clinic locations and a mobile clinic in San Angelo and the Concho Valley. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, dental, women's health, and behavioral health services to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale based on income.

Product overview

La Esperanza Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a network of three brick-and-mortar clinic locations (Chadbourne Clinic, Lake View Clinic, and West Clinic) plus a Mobile Clinic serving San Angelo and the Concho Valley. The clinic offers an integrated suite of primary care services including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Dental, Women's Health, and Behavioral Health. Additional support services include Outreach Services, the Patient Assistance and Access Program (PAAP), the 340B Drug Pricing Program, Sliding Fee Scale discounts, and Payment Plans. Patients can access their health records and manage appointments through the MyChart digital portal. Services are available in both English and Spanish, with a focus on accessibility for uninsured and Medicaid-eligible patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patient Assistance and Access Program (PAAP): Program providing no-cost medical supplies, transportation, food assistance, and smoke alarms to patients in need.
• La Esperanza Clinic West

Products and services

• Primary Care Comprehensive and preventative medical care for adults including well visits, physical exams, work physicals, immunizations, treatment of acute injuries and illnesses, management of chronic illnesses, nutrition and weight loss care, and access to lab services.
• Pediatrics Comprehensive and preventive care for newborns, children, and teenagers including well-child checkups, sick visits, immunizations, sports physicals, access to laboratory services, and Texas Health Steps Exams. Services available in both Spanish and English.
• Dental Comprehensive and preventative dental care for adults and children 6 months and older including exams, fillings, extractions, and cleanings.
• Women's Health Full spectrum of obstetric and gynecological services including well-woman exams, breast exams, PAP smears, pelvic exams, prenatal care with physical exams, lab services, and imaging. Free pregnancy testing also available.
• Behavioral Health Mental and behavioral health care for adults and children including medication management and diagnosis of psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Counseling services cover PTSD, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and chemical dependency.
• Mobile Clinic Full-service mobile clinic offering care for adults and children, well visits and sick visits. Brings healthcare to areas surrounding San Angelo, setting up one-day clinics at various locations monthly including Ozona and homeless navigation services.
• Outreach Services Community outreach connecting residents with healthcare resources, education, and support. Provides health screenings, educational workshops, insurance assistance, and participation in community events and health fairs. Bilingual services available in Spanish.
• Patient Assistance and Access Program (PAAP) No-cost medical supplies, transportation aid, food insecurity assistance, and safety items (smoke alarms) provided to patients who may not have the means to obtain essential tools. Includes diabetic kits, weight scales, blood pressure cuffs, nebulizers, and bus passes for appointments.
• 340B Drug Pricing Program Federal program enabling the clinic to purchase prescription medications at discounted prices through contract pharmacies including Genoa Pharmacy, allowing provision of reduced-cost medications for eligible patients.
• Sliding Fee Scale Discounted healthcare services based on household size and income in accordance with federal poverty guidelines. Reduces cost of medical, dental, and behavioral health services for uninsured or limited-income patients.
• Chadbourne Clinic Primary care clinic location at 1610 S. Chadbourne Street, San Angelo. Extended hours Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM, Friday 8AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-12PM.
• Lake View Clinic Clinic location at 35 E. 31st Street, San Angelo offering pediatric care, primary care, dental services, and women's health. Extended pediatric hours Monday 8AM-8PM.
• West Clinic Clinic location at 34 Buick Street, San Angelo providing pediatric care, adult primary care, and behavioral health services. Open Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
• Sports Physicals Physical examinations for student-athletes available by appointment at Lake View Clinic through September. Cost is $20 flat fee.
• Free Bexa Breast Exam Painless, radiation-free breast screening service accurate for dense breasts. Available to women ages 18 and older at no cost through partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 11,000 residents since 1994, with more patients served in 2024 than any prior year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Genoa PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationGenoa Healthcare pharmacy partnership for 340B prescription drug pricing program. Beginning January 2026, all prescriptions for certain medications (including diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and blood clot prevention drugs) must be filled at Genoa Pharmacy due to federal rule changes affecting Walgreens and Walmart. This partnership enables La Esperanza Clinic to provide discounted medications to eligible patients.
• Shannon Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMyChart patient portal is integrated with Shannon hospitals and clinics, meaning care received across the community is accessible in one central location. Dr. Josiah Ward previously practiced at Shannon Medical Center before joining La Esperanza Clinic as CMO.
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health to offer FREE Bexa Breast Screenings. Services provided at Lake View Clinic with partnership healthcare providers.
• Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health to offer FREE Bexa Breast Screenings at La Esperanza Clinic locations.
• Goodfellow Air Force BaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for health outreach. Outreach team participated in Civilian Wellness Resource Fair at Goodfellow AFB to connect with attendees and share information about clinic services.
• Angelo State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Angelo State University Department of Social Work & Sociology. Outreach intern Arlet received Bachelor of Social Work Student of the Year award, and Director of Outreach Carina Sturgeon received Field Instructor of the Year award at pinning ceremony.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Communicare Health Centers: Texas-based FQHC operating multiple clinic locations across South Central Texas, offering primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities—directly comparable to La Esperanza Clinic's FQHC service model and patient population.
• Lone Star Circle of Care: Large Texas FQHC network providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and pharmacy services across Central Texas. Highly comparable as a multi-site FQHC with sliding fee scale and 340B pharmacy programs serving Medicaid and uninsured populations.
• CommUnityCare Health Centers: Travis County, Texas FQHC network offering primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, and behavioral health with sliding fee scale—directly comparable multi-specialty FQHC service mix and target patient population.
• CentroMed: San Antonio-based FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, women's health, and behavioral health to underserved Bexar County residents. Comparable multi-specialty community health center model with bilingual services.
• Project Vida Health Center: El Paso, Texas FQHC operating multiple clinics and a mobile outreach program serving rural West Texas and border communities. Highly comparable mobile-clinic and rural-access strategy serving primarily Hispanic uninsured and Medicaid populations.
• Su Clinica Familiar: Rio Grande Valley, Texas FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, women's health, and behavioral health with sliding fee scale. Directly comparable bilingual, multi-specialty FQHC operating across multiple clinic locations.

Broad incumbents

• Shannon Medical Center: Dominant regional health system in San Angelo with hospitals and employed provider network. Comparable as a primary care and pediatric provider in the same market, and serves as the integrated MyChart partner—representing both collaboration and competitive overlap.

Others

• Goodfellow Air Force Base Medical Clinic: Federal medical clinic on Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo; La Esperanza Clinic runs outreach and Civilian Wellness events at this base. Tangentially related as a community partner and a potential patient referral source in the same geography.
• Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC): Texas statewide association representing FQHCs and community health centers, including HRSA quality-awardee networks. Relevant as the peer ecosystem and policy/advocacy body for FQHCs like La Esperanza Clinic.
• Genoa Healthcare: Specialty and behavioral-health pharmacy operator partnering with FQHCs on 340B contract pharmacy programs. Becomes the single mandated channel for La Esperanza's specialty 340B prescriptions from January 2026, making it a critical operational partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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