PAYSON CHRISTIAN CLINIC INC

What PAYSON CHRISTIAN CLINIC INC does

Payson Christian Clinic Inc is a free 501(c)(3) medical clinic located in Payson, Arizona, that delivers primary healthcare to uninsured, underinsured, and working-poor residents of the rural Rim Country and Gila County area. Founded circa 2010 by Dr. Hunt, Dr. Alan Michels, Dr. Alfonso Munoz, and Jerry Peyton, the clinic served 1,200 patients in 2024 with a staff of approximately five alongside volunteer doctors, medical students, nurses, and community members. It operates as an accredited teaching site for the University of Arizona School of Medicine and as a member of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics.

Core services include primary care for adults and children, well-child checkups, well-woman exams and prenatal care, telemedicine with live language translation, on-site limited lab testing (UA, pregnancy, strep, COVID, influenza, HgbA1c), anxiety and depression screenings, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder, specialty care referrals, and a Heart & Soul Healing program addressing emotional and spiritual needs. Dental services have been announced as coming soon. Patient records are managed through the Practice Fusion electronic health record system, restricted to physician access. Telemedicine enables non-English-speaking and geographically remote residents to access care beyond the single physical clinic location.

The business model is donation-based. Patients are not charged; a suggested donation of $20 per office visit (and $5 for additional family members) is voluntary and not required for service. Approximately 60% of the clinic's budget comes from Rim Country residents' contributions through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program for the working poor, with the remainder sourced from grants and private donations. Governance is provided by a board of directors (President Judith Hunt, Vice President Rob Fanizza, Director Alan Michels, Secretary/Officer Megan Woods, and Officers Larry Shank, Kyle Washatka, and Claudia Robles), with day-to-day operations led by Clinic Director Kashmere Fitch.

Name

PAYSON CHRISTIAN CLINIC INC

Legal name

Payson Christian Clinic

Website

https://paysonchristianclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Payson Christian Clinic Inc is a volunteer-staffed, nonprofit free medical clinic in Payson, Arizona that delivers primary care, women's health, pediatric, telemedicine, and specialty referral services to uninsured and underinsured residents of the rural Rim Country area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Free Community Health Clinic Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAN

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

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

Keywords

• Free medical clinic
• Primary healthcare services
• Charitable health services
• Telemedicine services
• Community health clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Payson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Donations: Voluntary suggested donation of $20 for office visit and basic lab orders, with $5 suggested donation for family members. Donations are not required and patients will be seen regardless of ability to pay.
2. Community Tax Credit Contributions: Sixty percent of the clinic's budget comes from Rim Country residents' tax credit money through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program for the working poor.
3. Grants and Donations: Remaining budget comes from grants and private donations. The clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dependent on community financial support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Payson Christian Clinic is a free, volunteer-staffed medical clinic providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to uninsured, underinsured, and working poor residents of rural Gila County, Arizona. Core services include adult and pediatric primary care, well-woman exams, well-child checkups, limited on-site lab testing, mental health screenings, telemedicine with live language translation, specialty care referrals, and whole-person emotional and spiritual support.

Product overview

Payson Christian Clinic is a free medical clinic providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to uninsured, underinsured, and medically underserved residents of Payson, Arizona and the surrounding Rim Country area. The clinic operates with a whole-person care philosophy, integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Core services include Primary Healthcare Services for adults and children, Well-Child Checkups, Well-Woman Exams, and Telemedicine with live language translation for rural access. The clinic also offers Limited Lab Testing on-site (UA, Pregnancy, Strep, Covid, Influenza, HgbA1c), Mental Health Screenings for anxiety and depression, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, and Heart & Soul Healing for emotional and spiritual support. Specialty Care Referrals are provided for conditions beyond the clinic's scope. The clinic serves as a teaching site for the University of Arizona School of Medicine and operates via volunteer healthcare professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Healthcare Services Comprehensive primary care medical services for uninsured, underinsured, and medically underserved individuals and families, including physical exams, vaccinations, chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, hypertension), and treatment of non-emergency illnesses for children and adults.
• Well-Child Checkups Pediatric primary care services including Well-Child visits, school and sports physicals, sick visits with appointments, and comprehensive primary care for pediatric patients and their families.
• Well-Woman Exams Women's health services including well woman exams and prenatal care for expectant mothers and women in the community.
• Telemedicine Services Virtual healthcare appointments available for all conditions, featuring live language translation to increase access for non-English speaking patients in the rural Rim Country area.
• Limited Lab Testing On-site laboratory services including UA (Urinalysis), Pregnancy testing, Strep, Covid, Influenza, HgbA1c and other basic lab tests, with referrals provided for specialized labs, x-rays, and medications.
• Mental Health Screenings Anxiety and depression screenings offered as part of comprehensive healthcare, with referrals for counseling and behavioral health services.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Specialized treatment for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). Certified providers offer MAT combining medication with behavioral health therapies to treat SUD, sustain recovery, and prevent overdose.
• Heart & Soul Healing Emotional and spiritual support services for patients, volunteers, doctors, and community members, including social work services, listening, prayer with patient permission, and whole-person care addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Specialty Care Referrals Referrals to specialty care providers for conditions beyond the scope of the clinic's primary care services, with coordination for specialized labs, x-rays, medications, and services not available on site.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Association of Free & Charitable ClinicscoreOthersPayson Christian Clinic is a proud member of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, which provides visibility and credibility for the clinic while connecting it to a network of similar free clinics nationwide.
• University of Arizona School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPayson Christian Clinic serves as an accredited teaching site for the University of Arizona, training learners in all stages of medical education including nursing, PT, NP, PA and medical students/residents. The clinic helps train medical practitioners in whole-person care.
• Practice FusionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPractice Fusion electronic health record system is used by the clinic for patient records management. Access is restricted to physicians only.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Health Brigade: Free clinic in Richmond, Virginia providing primary medical care, mental health, and pharmacy services to uninsured adults. Comparable free, volunteer-supported primary care clinic serving a defined uninsured population.
• Grace Medical Home: Faith-based nonprofit medical home in Orlando providing comprehensive primary care to uninsured working-poor residents. Comparable faith-rooted, donation-funded comprehensive primary care for underserved populations.
• Volunteers in Medicine: A national network of community-based free clinics staffed primarily by volunteers to serve uninsured working adults. Same nonprofit, volunteer-staffed, free-care delivery model as PCC.
• Bethesda Health Clinic: Faith-based nonprofit clinic in East Texas providing free or low-cost medical and dental care to uninsured working poor. Directly comparable faith-affiliated, volunteer-staffed free clinic model.
• CommunityHealth (Chicago): One of the largest volunteer-based free clinics in the U.S., providing free primary care, specialty referrals, and pharmacy services to uninsured patients. Comparable volunteer-staffed, donation-funded free primary care model.
• Remote Area Medical: Operates free pop-up and mobile clinics delivering no-cost medical, dental, and vision care to uninsured and underserved populations across the U.S. Highly comparable mission, volunteer-driven model, and patient demographic to Payson Christian Clinic.
• Clinic with a Heart: Volunteer-staffed free clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska serving uninsured and underinsured patients with primary care, dental, vision, and mental health services. Highly comparable volunteer, free-care model and patient demographic.

Others

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: Industry association of free and charitable clinics of which Payson Christian Clinic is a member. Not a direct competitor, but an ecosystem/network peer providing visibility, standards, and grant access relevant to PCC's operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Salud Family Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating a multi-site network providing primary care to underserved populations across Colorado. Comparable patient base and primary care services, but at significantly larger scale and with federal funding rather than donation model.

Emerging players

• Purpose Medical Mission: Faith-based, volunteer-staffed organization operating free medical clinics for uninsured populations. Comparable faith-affiliated free clinic mission and volunteer-driven delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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