Lake Superior Community Health Center

What Lake Superior Community Health Center does

Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1972 in Duluth, Minnesota (originally as Duluth Community Health Center) and renamed upon expansion to Superior, Wisconsin in 2000. The organization operates four physical locations across the Twin Ports region — two in Duluth (medical/dental/behavioral health at 4325 Grand Avenue, and chiropractic at 4602 Grand Avenue), one in Superior, Wisconsin (medical, chiropractic, behavioral health at the 20,000 square foot East 5th Street facility opened in 2022), and one in Carlton, Minnesota (dental clinic opened in 2020). LSCHC delivers integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse, and chiropractic care to uninsured, underinsured, and publicly insured residents of the Twin Ports region, serving an estimated 20,000+ patients annually regardless of ability to pay through a Sliding Fee Program and Health Care Access Office insurance enrollment services. The organization holds Federal Public Health Service deemed status, Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice coverage, Patient-Centered Medical Home certification, and National Health Service Corps site approval.

LSCHC's core technology stack is built on OCHIN MyChart for electronic health records and patient portal functionality, Epic practice management software, Google Analytics for web measurement, and SMS/RCS text messaging for patient communication — all standard community health center infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. The integrated care model is the primary clinical differentiator, coordinating five service lines under one organizational umbrella with shared EHR. Revenue mechanics are diversified across patient service revenue (Medicaid, Medicare, MinnesotaCare, BadgerCare, private insurance), sliding-fee self-pay from uninsured patients, federal Section 330 FQHC grant funding, 340B Drug Pricing Program margins (launched 2025), and community donations including a 2024 Whole Foods Co-op Give 'Round Up' campaign that raised $5,505. Telehealth services extend medical and behavioral health reach beyond physical locations, and the Health Care Access Office deploys navigators into community settings including the Duluth Public Library to drive insurance enrollment and patient acquisition.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with patient-majority representation as required by FQHC regulation, led since February 2024 by permanent CEO Lee Homan (previously COO and Marketing/Business Development Manager since 2020), Chief Medical Officer Dr. Emily Anderson (promoted 2025), Medical Director Brittany Hamm, and Board Chair Bob Lyman. LSCHC's strategic posture under current leadership points toward continued facility expansion — including a pending State of Minnesota funding pursuit for a new multi-purpose community health and wellness center in Duluth announced in 2025 — service line growth (340B pharmacy, telehealth, integrated behavioral health), and quality differentiation evidenced by four HRSA 2024 awards and American Heart Association recognitions.

Name

Lake Superior Community Health Center

Legal name

Lake Superior Community Health Center

Website

https://lschc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lake Superior Community Health Center is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center operating four Twin Ports locations in Duluth, Superior, and Carlton, delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse, and chiropractic care to uninsured, Medicaid, and Medicare patients on a sliding-fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAO

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYBPAGACAB

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Sliding fee healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

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. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue generated from providing healthcare services to patients with insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance) and self-pay patients. The organization accepts most insurance types including Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, BadgerCare, and Medicare.
2. Sliding Fee Program: Discounted fees based on household size and income for uninsured or underinsured patients. Patients pay a minimum fee at time of visit. Revenue from patients without insurance coverage.
3. Federal FQHC Funding: Receives HHS funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center with Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status. This provides malpractice coverage and operational support.
4. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Pharmacy assistance program providing prescription drug discounts to eligible patients, generating revenue through the 340B pricing mechanism.
5. Donations and Grants: Charitable donations from community support programs including Whole Foods Give 'Round Up' campaign and state funding initiatives for community health and wellness center development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lake Superior Community Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary and preventive healthcare services including medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse, and chiropractic care across four clinic locations in the Twin Ports region. The organization operates on a sliding fee scale and accepts most public and private insurance plans to ensure access regardless of ability to pay. Supporting services include a Health Care Access Office for insurance enrollment and a Medication Assistance Program leveraging 340B drug pricing.

Product overview

Lake Superior Community Health Center offers an integrated healthcare services model providing comprehensive primary and preventive care through multiple service lines. The organization operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with medical, dental, behavioral health, substance abuse, and chiropractic services. Supporting services include Health Care Access Office for insurance enrollment, Medication Assistance with 340B Drug Pricing, and a Sliding Fee Program for patients without insurance. Patients can access their health information through MyChart, an OCHIN-powered patient portal enabling online scheduling, test results viewing, and provider communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024 HRSA awards for Addressing Social Risk Factors, Access Enhancer, Health Disparities Reducer, and Advancing HIT for Quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Wisconsin Medicaid ProgramcoreOthers · 1 May 2025Wisconsin Medicaid provides care for more than 1.2 million people including four in seven nursing home residents, one in three children, and one in three adults with disabilities. LSCHC serves Medicaid beneficiaries as a core part of their patient population.
• State of MinnesotastrategicOthers · 6 February 2025LSCHC seeks state funding to support planning for a multi-purpose community health and wellness center in Duluth. This represents a significant public-sector partnership for facility expansion.
• Whole Foods Co-opminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Whole Foods Give 'Round Up' campaign partner. LSCHC was selected as recipient of community donation campaign to support the patient pantry, raising $5,505 in February 2024.
• Douglas County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 August 2024LSCHC is a member of the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and was featured in August 2024 Member Spotlight, increasing community visibility and business networking.
• Super One FoodsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2023Community partner donating hot dogs and buns for annual Duluth Block Party event during National Health Center Week.
• Second Harvest NorthlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2023Food bank partner providing free food distributions at LSCHC community events including annual block parties.
• Northern Lakes Food BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2023Food bank partner providing food distribution services at community events.
• Mackie BrothersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2023Local band providing live music entertainment at LSCHC annual Duluth Block Party community events.
• LauralloonsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2023Balloon artist providing entertainment services at community events including annual block party.
• OCHINcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022OCHIN provides the MyChart patient portal and electronic health record infrastructure used by LSCHC for patient records, appointment scheduling, and provider communication. This partnership enables LSCHC to offer digital health services to patients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebooktinyurl.com/lschcfacebookpg
• Instagramtinyurl.com/lschcinstagram
• Xx.com/lschealthcenter

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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