Empower U Community Health Center

What Empower U Community Health Center does

Empower U Community Health Center (EUCHC), legally Empower U, Inc., is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered at 7900 NW 27th Avenue Suite E-12 in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. Founded in 1999 by two women living with HIV as a grassroots HIV education initiative, the organization obtained FQHC designation in 2013 and now operates as a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 254b and 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). It delivers integrated medical, pediatric, dental, and behavioral health services to insured and uninsured residents of Miami-Dade County, with a sliding fee scale that prices most primary care visits from $35 and mental health sessions from $10.

The organization's service portfolio spans four core clinical pillars — primary care, pediatric care, dental care, and behavioral health — supplemented by PrEP care, STD/STI screening, substance use support groups, nutrition counseling, medical case management, and a HOPWA housing program for persons with HIV/AIDS. Care delivery relies on a single physical clinic, walk-in and scheduled appointments (telephone 786-318-2337), mobile care units for HIV testing and community outreach, and partnerships with the Florida Department of Health, Miami Diaper Bank, and Miami-Dade County Transit. Multilingual staff deliver services in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. The technology stack is limited to third-party hosted EHR (MyChart via hcnetwork.org), a Wix-based public website, and organic social channels on Instagram, Facebook, and X; no proprietary platform, API, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a typical FQHC stack: federal Health Center Program grants, patient service revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, sliding fee scale co-pays, and charitable donations channeled through five designated funds (Empower Fund, Uninsured Patient Care Fund, Children and Families Fund, Mental Wellness Fund, and Mobile Care & Testing Fund). The organization is independently governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Yelena Revere, with Diane Dobney as CEO, Dr. Ivan Rodriguez as Chief Medical Officer, and Jennifer Richards as CFO. Recognition includes five 2025 HRSA Health Center Program awards and Joint Commission accreditation.

Name

Empower U Community Health Center

Legal name

Empower U, Inc.

Website

https://euchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Empower U Community Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center in Miami's Liberty City delivering affordable primary, pediatric, dental, and behavioral health care on a sliding fee scale starting at $35 to uninsured and underserved Miami-Dade County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary medical care
• Behavioral health counseling
• Dental care services
• Federally qualified health

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: Direct patient service revenue from insured patients through various accepted insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance. Services billed per visit or procedure.
2. Sliding Fee Scale Revenue: Reduced-cost services for uninsured and low-income patients based on household income and family size. Most services available for as low as $35. Mental health services as low as $10 per session. Revenue is minimal per patient but serves high-volume underserved population.
3. Government Grants and Funding: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) designation under HRSA Health Center Program. Receives federal funding under 42 U.S.C. 254b as a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). Supports operations for serving uninsured and underserved populations.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts donations through various designated funds: Empower Fund, Uninsured Patient Care Fund, Children and Families Fund, Mental Wellness Fund, and Mobile Care & Testing Fund. Donations support operations, patient assistance, and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Empower U Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 in Miami, Florida, delivering primary medical care, pediatric care, dental care, and behavioral health services to underserved populations. The center operates on a sliding fee scale with medical visits starting at $35 and mental health visits at $10, and supplements direct care with supportive services including medical case management, PrEP, substance use groups, nutrition counseling, HOPWA housing assistance, and free mobile STD/STI screening via mobile units.

Product overview

Empower U Community Health Center (EUCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a unified suite of integrated healthcare services organized around primary care, pediatric care, dental care, and behavioral health as its core pillars. These core services are complemented by a set of support and social service programs including PrEP care, STD/STI screening, substance use support groups, medical case management, nutrition counseling, and housing assistance through HOPWA. The organization operates a sliding fee scale financial assistance program that enables affordable access to all services, with most medical visits starting at $35 and mental health sessions from $10. Community support offerings such as free monthly bus passes, diaper bank partnerships, and mobile care & testing extend the reach of clinical services into underserved populations. The portfolio functions as a holistic, person-centered care model rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Medical Care Primary medical care for adult patients in underserved Miami-Dade communities, offered on a sliding fee scale starting at $35 per visit and accepting most major insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare.
• Pediatric Care Pediatric medical care for children and adolescents, delivered by a pediatrician and family nurse practitioners at the Miami clinic, with sliding fee scale pricing and insurance accepted.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services for adults and children in the community, led by a Dental Director with DMD, MHL, and MPH credentials, offered on a sliding fee scale and accepting most insurance plans.
• Behavioral Health Services Outpatient mental health counseling and therapy for community members, with visits available at $10 on the sliding fee scale, led by a Director of Behavioral Health (DNP).
• Medical Case Management Case management support that connects patients with clinical and community resources, designed for individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic health conditions.
• PrEP Care Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) clinical care for HIV prevention, including prescribing and monitoring, available to community members at risk of HIV exposure.
• Substance Use Group Counseling Group-based counseling services for adults dealing with substance use, offered as part of the center's integrated behavioral health programming.
• Nutrition Counseling Nutrition counseling provided as a supportive service to help patients manage chronic conditions and improve dietary health.
• HOPWA Housing Program Housing assistance services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, administered through the federal HOPWA program and led by the Director of Housing.
• Community Social Services Community-level social services that connect patients with housing, transportation, and social support resources in Miami-Dade County.
• Mobile Care and Testing Outreach clinical services and free STD/STI screening delivered via mobile care units deployed across Miami-Dade County, bringing care directly to underserved communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most services available for as low as $35
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Florida Department of Health to provide free back-to-school vaccines at eleven clinics throughout Miami-Dade County. Joint initiative to ensure children are immunized before the school year begins.
• Miami Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Miami Diaper Bank to offer free monthly diaper assistance program for patients, providing diapers, infant formula, car seats, strollers, and school supplies.
• Miami-Dade County TransitminorOthersProvides free monthly Miami-Dade bus passes to eligible patients. Passes valid for Metrobus and Metrorail services, helping patients overcome transportation barriers to healthcare access.
• Joint CommissionminorOthersAccrediting body that has certified Empower U Community Health Center meets national standards for quality and safety in healthcare.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Camillus Health Concern: Miami-based FQHC focused on homeless and underserved populations, providing primary care, behavioral health, and social services with similar mission and federal funding structure as Empower U.
• Care Resource Community Health Centers: Miami-Dade FQHC offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and PrEP/HIV services with significant LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS focus, overlapping directly with Empower U's HIV/AIDS heritage and South Florida catchment.
• Borinquen Health Care Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in Miami-Dade providing primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and case management to underserved communities, directly comparable in FQHC model and sliding fee scale offering.
• Jessie Trice Community Health System: Miami-based FQHC providing similarly comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations in Miami-Dade, directly comparable in mission, funding model, and patient mix.
• Citrus Health Network: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Miami-Dade with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and social services under a sliding fee scale, nearly identical in service mix and target population as Empower U.
• Community Health of South Florida (CHI): Larger FQHC in Miami-Dade County operating multiple sites with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and a sliding fee scale; comparable in service model and target population, larger in scale.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): National advocacy and support organization for FQHCs; relevant as an ecosystem entity that supports Empower U's funding and policy environment rather than as a direct peer.
• Health Choice Network (HCN): Federally Qualified Health Center Controlled Network providing shared services, HIT, and value-based care infrastructure to member FQHCs including Empower U; an enabling/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Florida Community Health Centers (FQHC): Federally Qualified Health Center operating across Florida with multiple sites offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health on sliding fee scale; comparable FQHC model but different regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Jackson Health System (Miami-Dade safety-net system): Large public safety-net health system in Miami-Dade serving uninsured and underinsured populations through primary care clinics and hospitals; broader scale but overlapping patient base and mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmpowerUMiami/status/1768740859405647896
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmpowerU.Miami
• Instagraminstagram.com/empoweruchc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empowerufqhc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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