SWLA Center for Health Service

What SWLA Center for Health Service does

SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) incorporated in 1978 and headquartered in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The organization delivers comprehensive primary, preventive, dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, endocrinology, dermatology, podiatry, pharmacy, and school-based health services to uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, and Medicare populations across Southwest Louisiana through four fixed clinics (Lake Charles, Lafayette, Crowley, Oberlin), two Lake Charles extension sites, 11 school-based health centers across Calcasieu, Cameron, and Lafayette parishes, and two mobile health units.

The core technology stack consists of the Healow telehealth platform for video consultations, the eClinicalWorks (eCW Cloud) patient portal for medical record access and secure messaging, Quest Diagnostics laboratory integration, and the federal 340B drug discount program for pharmacy pricing. All services are delivered under FQHC designation (42 U.S.C. 254b), Federal Tort Claims Act deemed-facility status, and continuous Joint Commission accreditation held since 2006.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining patient services reimbursements (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients), 340B pharmacy transactions (including a $4 prescription offering), $15/month fitness center memberships, donations and sponsorships, and federal Section 330 grant funding. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across fixed sites, schools, mobile units, and telehealth channels, with marketing driven primarily by community health fairs, school partnerships, provider referrals, and the patient portal rather than paid acquisition.

Name

SWLA Center for Health Service

Legal name

SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc.

Website

https://swlahealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SWLA Center for Health Services is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978 that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, pharmacy, and specialty care to underserved populations across Southwest Louisiana via four main clinics, 11 school-based health centers, two mobile units, and telehealth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (62111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) (HLAFAGAL), School-Based Health Centers (HLAFAGAG), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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 Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty services to patients. SWLA accepts Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and offers sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.
2. Pharmacy Services: Full-service pharmacies at Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Crowley sites providing prescription medications. Revenue through 340B drug discount program allowing affordable pricing including $4 prescriptions.
3. Fitness Center Memberships: $15 monthly individual memberships, $11 for military veterans, $5 guest day fees. Supports community health through affordable fitness access.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: Donation program allowing community members to sponsor dental visits, gym memberships, and patient medications. Monthly recurring donations available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SWLA Center for Health Services is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) established in 1978 that delivers comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty healthcare services to residents of Southwest Louisiana. The organization operates fixed clinic sites, School-Based Health Centers, mobile health units, and telehealth platforms, providing care to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Product overview

SWLA Center for Health Services operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare services through multiple delivery channels. The organization provides primary care (Adult Medicine, Pediatrics), women's health (OB/GYN), dental services, behavioral health, and specialty services (Endocrinology, Dermatology, Podiatry, Pharmacy). Patient engagement is facilitated through the Healow Telehealth platform for video consultations and the eClinicalWorks Patient Portal for accessing medical records and managing appointments. Additional services include a Fitness Center at the Lake Charles location, School-Based Health Centers in local schools, and a Mobile Unit extending services to underserved communities. All services are supported by on-site pharmacies participating in the 340B drug discount program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care
• Dental Care Services
• Behavioral Health Services
• Pharmacy Services
• School-Based Health Services
• Mobile Health Services
• Telehealth Services
• Fitness Center / Wellness Program
• Specialty Care Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Blood pressure control improved from 44% to 69% among patients in 2022 through self-measured blood pressure program (SMBP)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable and supporting.

• Woman's HospitalnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Partnership to bring Mobile Mammography Unit to SWLA's Lafayette location. Woman's Hospital's traveling bus provides mammogram screenings to underserved communities across Louisiana and parts of Mississippi, enabling SWLA to offer cancer screening services to patients who may not otherwise have access.
• Louisiana Healthcare ConnectionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for SWLA's Grow Your Own Internship Program, supporting healthcare workforce development initiatives in Southwest Louisiana.
• CITGOsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for SWLA's Grow Your Own Internship Program, contributing to workforce development and future healthcare professional pipeline.
• Quest DiagnosticssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for SWLA's Grow Your Own Internship Program, supporting healthcare education and career exposure for students.
• Healthy BluesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for SWLA's Grow Your Own Internship Program, supporting access to healthcare education and career opportunities.
• Phillips 66supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram sponsor for SWLA's Grow Your Own Internship Program, supporting healthcare workforce development in the community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teche Action Board: Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Teche region of Louisiana with medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services. Comparable as a rural Louisiana FQHC serving underserved communities.
• NOELA Community Health Center: New Orleans-based FQHC offering primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, OB/GYN and pharmacy services under a similar integrated-care model to SWLA.
• Access Health Louisiana: Louisiana-based FQHC network operating multiple clinic and School-Based Health Center sites across Southeast Louisiana. Directly comparable as a Louisiana FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services under the same federal regulatory framework.
• Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center: Louisiana FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services across Iberia Parish and surrounding areas. Directly comparable FQHC peer with similar service mix and patient demographics.
• St. Gabriel Health Clinic: Louisiana FQHC providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services in Iberville and surrounding parishes. Similar FQHC operating model with sliding-fee scale and integrated services.
• Primary Health Services Center: Louisiana FQHC serving Monroe/West Monroe with medical, dental and behavioral health services. Comparable as a Louisiana-based FQHC operating in an underserved community.
• Common Ground Health Clinic: Louisiana FQHC serving Greater New Orleans with primary care and supportive services for uninsured and underinsured populations. Comparable mission and FQHC operating model.
• InclusivCare: Louisiana FQHC serving the River Parishes and Greater New Orleans region with primary care, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services. Comparable in mission, FQHC status and integrated service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Baton Rouge General Community Health Center: Larger Louisiana healthcare system operating community health programs across multiple parishes. Comparable in regional footprint and integrated services, but broader in scope than a standalone FQHC.

Others

• Louisiana Primary Care Association: State-level association representing Louisiana's FQHCs and community health centers. Ecosystem participant that supports FQHCs like SWLA through advocacy, training and shared services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ForSwla

Compliance3 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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