Wayne County Healthy Communities

What Wayne County Healthy Communities does

Wayne County Healthy Communities is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamtramck, Michigan, delivering comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to residents of Wayne County regardless of ability to pay. The organization operates clinical sites in Hamtramck, Wayne, and (via partnership) Garden City, and offers a broad service portfolio including adult and pediatric primary care, dental, OB-GYN, behavioral health, immunizations, and the federal WIC nutrition program. It supplements in-person care with telemedicine and telepsychiatry channels, and staffs multilingual clinical and administrative personnel covering English, Arabic, German, Albanian, Croato-Serbian, and Macedonian to serve the county's diverse immigrant and refugee populations.

The organization's revenue model is characteristic of a community health center: patient service revenue is generated through Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance reimbursements, augmented by a sliding-fee discount program for uninsured and underinsured patients, and supported by federal HRSA Section 330 grants tied to its FQHC designation. It has additionally earned Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) status and AAAHC accreditation (both achieved in 2017), which support value-based contracting and signal adherence to recognized quality and safety standards. The patient base is community-anchored and highly fragmented at the individual level, with no named enterprise customer relationships.

The business model is constrained by public-payer reimbursement rates and federal grant appropriations, but is structurally protected by regulatory designations that are costly and time-consuming for new entrants to obtain. With 11-50 employees and no publicly disclosed revenue, the organization sits in the small-end segment of Michigan's FQHC ecosystem; the absence of disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity is consistent with its non-profit, mission-driven operating posture.

Name

Wayne County Healthy Communities

Legal name

Wayne County Healthy Communities

Website

https://waynecountyhealthy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wayne County Healthy Communities is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating clinics in Hamtramck, Wayne, and Garden City, Michigan, delivering multilingual primary, dental, OB-GYN, pediatric, behavioral health, and WIC services to low-income and immigrant residents regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), 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 industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAB

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes)

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

SECONDARYHLAFAGAN

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics)

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

SECONDARYHLAFAGAI

Public/County Primary Care Clinics

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

SECONDARYHLABAAAF

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/General & Family Dentistry

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamtramck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Reimbursement (FQHC): Federally Qualified Health Center receives government reimbursement for Medicaid, Medicare, and other federal programs. Awarded FQHC status in 2012.
2. Insurance Payments: Revenue from accepting multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, McLaren, Medicaid, Medicare, Molina, Priority Health, United Healthcare, and more.
3. Sliding Fee Discount Program: Reduced fees for patients based on family income and family size. Provides healthcare access regardless of ability to pay.
4. HRSA Funding: Federal grants and funding through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supporting FQHC operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wayne County Healthy Communities is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that delivers integrated primary care, OB-GYN, dental, pediatric, behavioral health, and immunization services to Wayne County, Michigan residents regardless of ability to pay. Care is delivered through three clinic locations (Hamtramck, Wayne, and a partnership site in Garden City) supported by telehealth/telepsychiatry, a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, and a Healow-powered patient portal. A Sliding Fee Discount Program and WIC nutrition services round out the offering for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Product overview

Wayne County Healthy Communities (WCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive, integrated healthcare service portfolio. The organization operates as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) providing primary care, dental care, behavioral health (including telepsychiatry), OB-GYN care, pediatric care, and immunizations. Patient-facing digital services include an online patient portal (powered by eClinicalWorks) and the Healow mobile app. Additional support services include WIC nutrition program, infant feeding resources, lifestyle health classes, and a sliding fee discount program for income-eligible patients. Care is delivered at three clinic locations in Hamtramck, Garden City, and Wayne, Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary care including illness management, annual check-ups, chronic condition management, weight management, health screenings, basic laboratory services, telehealth visits, lifestyle counseling, TB screening, colorectal cancer screening, geriatric care, and 15-minute express visits for acute conditions. Targets Wayne County residents of all ages.
• Dental Care Services Full general dentistry including teeth cleanings, dental exams, sealants, fluoride treatments, fillings, extractions, root canals, X-rays, and cavity/tooth decay prevention. Recommended cleaning every 6 months for patients of all ages.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and substance use disorder treatment including behavioral therapy, case management, telepsychiatry, opioid and substance-use disorder treatment (medication plus counseling), depression and substance-use disorder screenings, and individual/family/group therapy. Free Narcan available at Hamtramck Health Center lobby.
• OB-GYN Care Services Comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology including adolescent reproductive care, family planning (pill, patch, ring, IUD, diaphragm, condom), pregnancy testing, STI/HIV screenings and treatment, breast and cervical cancer screenings, Pap smears, preconception care, pregnancy care, and postpartum follow-up.
• Pediatric Care Services Well-child visits, medical and dental care for children, school-mandated physicals, growth and development checks, immunizations, nutrition counseling, lead testing, diabetes management, obesity counseling, cold and flu treatment, specialist referrals, vitals check, eye exam, hearing exam, and fitness assessment.
• Immunization Services Routine and travel immunizations for children and adults including Polio, Varicella, Hepatitis A and B, Rotavirus, Influenza, HPV, MMR, Tdap/DTap/Td, MCV4/MenB, PCV13, and Hib vaccines.
• Telehealth Visits Virtual healthcare visits via videoconferencing for lifestyle counseling, nutrient deficiency consultations, allergies, cold and cough, flu, general health consultations, and psychiatric evaluations.
• WIC Nutrition Program Federally supported nutrition program providing food, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to eligible participants including women during pregnancy and postpartum, infants, and children up to age five.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program Income-based discount program that reduces fees for medical and dental care based on family size and income. Eligibility requires pay stubs from last 30 days, current personal income tax return, or unemployment benefit statement.
• Lifestyle Health Classes Educational classes covering infant care, healthy eating, exercise, blood pressure management, pregnancy and newborn care, plus an interactive Atlas map for locating infant feeding clinics and food resources.
• Online Patient Portal Online portal for updating health information, completing medical forms, requesting non-urgent appointments, reviewing appointments and lab results, receiving health reminders, requesting prescription refills, receiving messages from clinic staff, and reviewing billing statements.
• Healow Mobile App Mobile application that lets patients view medical information on phones or mobile devices, request appointments, and request prescription refills via practice code IFADCA.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Garden City Hospital Internal Medicine Residency ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden City Health Center operates in partnership with Garden City Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program, providing health services at 6255 Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135, Suite 204. This partnership allows for medical residents to gain practical experience while providing healthcare services to the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Neighborhood Health Association: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Toledo and northwest Ohio with primary care, dental, OB-GYN, and behavioral health — same FQHC model and underserved urban population, but operating in an adjacent Ohio market rather than directly in Wayne County.

Direct peers

• Honor Community Health: Michigan FQHC network providing primary, behavioral, and dental care across multiple locations in metro Detroit — including Hamtramck and surrounding communities. Closest geographic peer operating the same FQHC/PCMH model on overlapping Wayne County territory.
• Cherry Health: Large Michigan-based FQHC serving Grand Rapids and surrounding counties with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Directly comparable non-profit FQHC model with sliding-fee scale, multilingual services, and similar PCMH accreditation profile.
• Detroit Community Health Connection: Non-profit FQHC operating multiple clinic sites in Detroit with primary care, pediatrics, OB-GYN, behavioral health, and dental services — nearly identical service mix, payer profile, and patient population to WCHC.
• Family Health Center (Kalamazoo): Michigan FQHC providing integrated primary, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy care on a sliding-fee basis. Comparable non-profit structure, HRSA funding reliance, and multi-site community clinic footprint.
• Access Health & Community (formerly Center for Family Health): Michigan FQHC operating multi-site primary, dental, and behavioral health services in Jackson County. Comparable non-profit FQHC structure with sliding-fee scale and PCMH accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Ascension Michigan: National Catholic health system with significant metro Detroit ambulatory presence including primary care clinics serving similar populations. Broad incumbent with overlapping FQHC-style community programs.
• Henry Ford Health: Large integrated health system operating primary and specialty care across metro Detroit. Overlaps WCHC on primary care delivery but competes from a much larger footprint and capital base, including its own FQHC-look-alike sites.
• Corewell Health (Beaumont): Major Michigan health system with extensive primary care and behavioral health ambulatory network across Wayne County. Competes for the same Medicaid and uninsured population but as part of a broad inpatient-anchored portfolio.

Others

• eClinicalWorks: Vendor of the EHR and patient portal platform (Healow) that WCHC uses; included as an enabling technology ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WayneCountyHealthyCommunities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wayne-county-healhty-communities
• Instagraminstagram.com/waynecountyhealthycommunities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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