Christ Community Health Services

What Christ Community Health Services does

Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and faith-based, Christian non-profit organization founded in 1995 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. It operates an integrated network of 15+ health center locations across Shelby and Madison Counties, delivering adult and pediatric primary care, behavioral health, general dentistry, women's health, HIV care and prevention, pharmacy services, telehealth, school-based health services, refugee health through its Siloam program, and homeless outreach via Operation Outreach. The organization serves predominantly underserved populations in the Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee areas, accepting TennCare, Medicare, commercial insurance, and private pay patients while providing care regardless of ability to pay.

The technology backbone is composed of standard healthcare IT systems including a healow patient portal for medical records, appointment scheduling, and online bill payment, plus telehealth/telephonic visit capabilities, and a partnership with the RxLocal mobile app for pharmacy refills, pharmacist messaging, and medication reminders across its 6 on-site pharmacy locations that collectively fill over 179,000 prescriptions annually. Digital services are complemented by in-person care and community-based programs including food distribution events in partnership with Catholic Charities. CCHS holds a Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition and operates under FTCA deeming and HIPAA compliance frameworks.

CCHS's revenue model is a multi-channel payer mix typical of FQHCs: insurance reimbursement (TennCare, Medicare, commercial), private pay patient services, on-site pharmacy transaction revenue, and donations/grants including federal FQHC support. Patient acquisition is sales-led and community-driven through referral networks, social media, community events, and partnerships with schools, faith communities, and refugee resettlement agencies. The organization is currently expanding its educational mission through an ACGME-accredited Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program launching its first cohort in July 2026, alongside AEGD Dental Residency, OB Fellowship, TN AHEC Scholars, and student rotation programs, while consolidating certain facilities such as the permanent closure of two school-based health centers.

Name

Christ Community Health Services

Legal name

Christ Community Health Services

Website

https://christcommunityhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Christ Community Health Services is a faith-based, federally qualified health center operating 15+ locations across Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee, providing medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral, and refugee health services to underserved populations regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

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), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Community health centers
• Primary care services
• Federally qualified health
• Behavioral health services
• Pharmacy dispensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from providing healthcare services to patients with insurance coverage including TennCare, Medicare, and commercial insurance, as well as private pay patients
2. Pharmacy Services: On-site pharmacy services at multiple locations filling prescriptions for patients, including low-cost medications for uninsured patients. Fills over 179,000 prescriptions annually
3. Donations and Grants: Community donations and potentially federal grants as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to support care for underserved populations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christ Community Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers comprehensive primary medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, women's health, HIV care, telehealth, school-based, refugee, and homeless outreach services through a network of 15+ health center locations across Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee, accepting TennCare, Medicare, commercial insurance, and private-pay patients regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing comprehensive healthcare services through a network of health centers in Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee. The organization operates as a single integrated healthcare delivery platform offering adult primary care, pediatric care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, women's health, HIV care, telehealth, school-based health centers, refugee services, and homeless outreach. The service portfolio includes 15 distinct clinical and support services delivered across 14 physical locations plus virtual care options. CCHS also operates education and training programs including family medicine residency, dental residency, OB fellowship, and student rotation programs. Digital patient engagement is supported through the healow patient portal and RxLocal pharmacy mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RxLocal Pharmacy App: Mobile pharmacy application partnered with Christ Community Health Services for prescription refills, messaging, and medication reminders.
• Siloam - Refugee Services

Products and services

• Adult Primary Care Primary healthcare services for adults including preventive care, chronic disease management, and routine medical examinations, delivered at multiple CCHS health centers across Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee.
• Pediatric Primary Care Comprehensive healthcare services for children from infancy through adolescence, including well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental screenings.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and substance abuse treatment services including therapy, counseling, and psychiatric care for CCHS patients.
• General Dentistry Dental services including routine cleanings, examinations, extractions, and emergency dental care for patients of all ages, with new patients accepted at the Broad Avenue Dental Center.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy services at six CCHS locations providing low-cost medications to insured and uninsured patients, filling over 179,000 prescriptions annually and integrated with the RxLocal mobile app for refills and pharmacist messaging.
• Women's Health Care Obstetric and gynecological services including prenatal care, mammograms, reproductive health services, and women's wellness exams, with dedicated sites such as the East Jackson Women's Center and the Women's Health Center.
• HIV Care and Prevention Comprehensive HIV/AIDS care including treatment, prevention services, testing, and support for patients living with HIV.
• Telehealth Virtual healthcare visits allowing patients to consult with providers remotely via video consultations.
• Telephone/Telephonic Visit Phone-based medical consultations for patients who cannot access video telehealth services.
• School-Based Health Centers Health services located within schools providing primary care, mental health services, and health education to students. Note: East High and Sheffield School-Based Health Centers are permanently closing July 24, 2026.
• Operation Outreach Homeless outreach services providing healthcare and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Memphis area.
• Siloam Refugee Services Specialized healthcare and support services for refugees, including cultural navigation assistance and connection to community resources.
• Family Solutions Family therapy and support services to help individuals and families manage stressful life situations.
• Social Work Medical social work services providing patient advocacy, care coordination, and connection to community resources.
• Spiritual Health Chaplaincy and spiritual support services integrated into patient care, including prayer requests and spiritual counseling.
• Family Medicine Residency Program ACGME-accredited Teaching Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program providing comprehensive family medicine training with emphasis on underserved populations; recruitment of the first cohort began Summer 2025, with the inaugural class scheduled to begin training July 2026.
• AEGD Dental Residency Program Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program providing specialized training for dental graduates at CCHS.
• OB Fellowship Obstetrics fellowship program for medical professionals seeking specialized training in women's health and maternal care.
• TN AHEC Scholars Program Tennessee Area Health Education Centers scholars program for health profession students focusing on interdisciplinary care in rural and underserved areas.
• Medical Student Rotation Clinical rotation opportunities for medical students to gain hands-on experience in CCHS community health settings.
• Behavioral Health Student Rotation Training rotations for behavioral health and mental health students in community-based care settings.
• Social Work Student Rotation Field placement opportunities for social work students to practice medical social work in CCHS FQHC settings.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Catholic CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Community partnership for food distribution events. Catholic Charities and CCHS partner to host community food distribution at Third Street Health Center to support individuals and families by meeting essential needs within the South Memphis community.
• RxLocalcoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile app partnership enabling patients to message pharmacists, order prescription refills, and set medication reminders. RxLocal app available for download at Apple Store and Google Play Store. Christ Community pharmacies utilize this platform for patient convenience.
• HealowcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline check-in and patient scheduling platform partnership. Healow platform used for online appointment scheduling, check-in instructions, and practice management for Christ Community Health Services locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Church Health: Memphis-based nonprofit faith-based healthcare organization serving uninsured and underinsured residents with medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services. Closest direct peer given shared Memphis footprint, faith-based mission, and focus on the underserved.
• Cherokee Health Systems: Tennessee-based FQHC operating a large network of primary care, behavioral health, and dental services across rural and urban counties. Directly comparable as a Tennessee FQHC with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral service lines.
• Memphis Health Center: Memphis-based FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations. Head-to-head competitor for the same TennCare and uninsured patient base in Shelby County.
• Community Health Centers of the Mid-South: Multi-site FQHC serving western Tennessee and neighboring states with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Direct peer operating adjacent geographic territory with comparable FQHC funding model and integrated services.
• Neighborhood Health (Tennessee): Tennessee FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to medically underserved populations. Comparable mission, FQHC reimbursement model, and integrated service portfolio.

Regional players

• ARKCare: Large regional FQHC operating across Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri with primary care, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable community health operator with overlapping Tennessee footprint and FQHC economics, though headquartered in a different state.
• Jordan Valley Community Health Center: Missouri-based FQHC delivering primary medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to underserved communities in the Ozarks region. Comparable FQHC operating model and integrated services delivery, though focused on a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare: Major Memphis-area nonprofit hospital system that overlaps with CCHS on primary care, women's health, and pharmacy services but operates inpatient hospital infrastructure and a much broader service portfolio.
• Regional One Health: Memphis-based health system including an acute care hospital and extensive outpatient network serving the same Shelby County population. Competes for outpatient primary care patients while also serving as a referral destination for higher-acuity care.
• Baptist Memorial Health Care: Large Tennessee-based nonprofit health system spanning hospitals and outpatient services across West Tennessee and Mississippi. Broad incumbent providing overlapping primary care, pharmacy, and specialty services in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCHSmemphis
• Facebookfacebook.com/christcommunitymemphis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christcommunityhealthservices/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/christcommunity

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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