Your Health, Your Team
As we step into 2025, now is the perfect time to prioritize your health and partner with your care team at Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC). We are here to provide whole-person care, offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services tailored to meet your unique needs. No matter your age or health status, SCHC is committed to supporting you every step of the way on your wellness journey.
General Info About SCHC
At Sunshine CHC, we focus on providing high-quality, comprehensive care that serves our entire community. From birth through end-of-life care, our team is dedicated to offering a full spectrum of services designed to improve your well-being. We take a whole-person approach, integrating medical, behavioral, and dental care to ensure your health is supported in every area of life.
Hours of Operation
Our clinics in Willow and Talkeetna are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Whether you need a routine check-up, dental exam, or behavioral health support, we are here for you.
Whole-Person Health: From Birth to Death
We’re proud to care for individuals of all ages. From prenatal care and childhood immunizations to preventive screenings and end-of-life support, SCHC offers care that covers all stages of life. Our approach is to make sure you’re healthy and thriving, both physically and mentally, through all life’s phases.
Expanding Services
As your community health center, we’re always growing to meet your needs. Our services are ever-expanding to ensure we can help everyone in our communities live a healthy life.
Медицинские услуги
At SCHC, we provide comprehensive medical care, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and wellness visits. Regular check-ups, vaccinations, and screenings are all part of our approach to helping you stay healthy.
Health Goals: Schedule an annual wellness visit and stay current with immunizations to protect yourself and others from preventable diseases.
Medical Services: From routine exams to chronic disease management, we ensure that your health stays on track year-round.
Prenatal Care: While we don’t offer delivery services, we provide comprehensive prenatal care, from initial consultations and connections to your delivering provider to ongoing care at our locations, ensuring continuity and quality. We also support post-partum and newborn care.
Well Child Visits: These comprehensive examinations encompass developmental assessments, immunizations, and proactive guidance for parents. Additionally, we specialize in providing thorough evaluations for sports and other activity participation, ensuring your child's health and safety in every endeavor.
Women's Health: Receive comprehensive women's health services, including screenings, contraception, family planning, sexual health, and treatment for women-specific conditions, all in one exam.
Men's Health: Comprehensive men's health exams cover screenings, family planning, sexual health, vasectomy consultations, and treatment for men-specific conditions.
Acute Care: We provide prompt evaluation and treatment for a variety of acute medical concerns. Walk-ins are generally welcome, but we recommend calling ahead for streamlined care coordination. For emergencies, please dial 911.
Urgent Care: Our urgent care services provide prompt and convenient medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions, including minor injuries, common illnesses, and other acute health concerns.
Chronic Care: We specialize in managing chronic medical conditions. This includes carefully managing your medications, conducting necessary tests to monitor your health, and collaborating closely with specialists to ensure you receive the best possible treatment.
Procedures: We offer office procedures such as skin lesion biopsy and removal, cyst excisions, contraceptive inserts, and select GYN and orthopedic procedures. Coming soon: Vasectomies!
Nurse Visits: Including wound care, diabetic foot care, health education, Coumadin management, catheter changes, prenatal education, support with ER and hospital discharge follow-up, post-operative visit follow-up, and medication reconciliation.
Imaging (X-Ray): At our clinics, our providers are equipped to conduct X-rays. After our providers conduct an initial review and interpretation, the images are further analyzed by expert Radiologists from Imaging Associates, who provide us with final reports.
Labs: We offer basic lab services, including blood tests, urinalysis, and diagnostics. We accept outside orders for added convenience and provide accurate, timely results to support your healthcare.
Immunizations: We offer a comprehensive range of vaccinations, including DTap, Tdap, HIB, RSV, Hepatitis A and B, HPV, Influenza, MMR, Pneumovax, Polio, Varicella, Zoster, Meningococcal, and COVID vaccines.
Specialty Care: We provide specialist referrals when services are unavailable in our office. Additionally, we host visiting specialty clinics to ensure local access to specialists within our community.
Basic Ortho: Our team provides personalized care to help you regain mobility and improve quality of life. From fractures, sprains, to joint pain, our goal is to get you back to your active lifestyle safely and efficiently.
CDL/DOT Exams: We provide CDL/DOT exam physicals for individuals requiring certification for commercial driving. Payment is required upfront for these services. Our efficient process ensures timely completion of required paperwork.
Work/Travel Exams: We offer comprehensive work and travel exams tailored to meet your specific requirements. Our skilled medical team conducts thorough assessments to ensure you meet necessary health standards for your intended purpose.
Dispensary: We keep a stock of medications to treat acute conditions and short-term chronic illnesses, but please note we're not a pharmacy. You can have prescriptions delivered from Three Bears to our clinics. We do not provide controlled substances or fill external prescriptions. Coming soon: Pharmacy services!
Vision Services: From routine eye exams to advanced treatments for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, our experienced optometrists deliver personalized care to protect and optimize your vision.
Palliative Care Team
Our palliative care team bridges the gap for home health services in the Northern Valley. We provide support for those dealing with chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, or complex health needs at home, making it easier for patients and families to manage healthcare in a familiar environment.
Стоматологические услуги
Dental health is a key part of your overall well-being. Our dental team offers preventive services, including exams, cleanings, and more to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy.
Dental Health Goals: Aim for one exam and two cleanings each year. Brushing and flossing daily is a simple but powerful way to protect your teeth.
Dental Services: Regular dental exams are a critical component of preventive health care. Sunshine Community Health Center provides preventive and restorative treatments for you and your entire family, from toddlers to seniors.
Профилактика
Рутинные обследования
Экстренные обследования
Чистки
Гигиеническое образование
Местное лечение фтором
Герметики
Диагностическая визуализация
Восстановление
Пломбы
Простые экстракции
Услуги в области поведенческого здоровья
We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Our behavioral health services include therapy for various mental health concerns, as well as substance misuse treatment programs like addiction recovery and OBOT (Office-Based Opioid Treatment). We focus on building resilience and supporting sustainable recovery.
Behavioral Health Goals: Focus on managing stress, building resilience, and utilizing support systems like counseling and recovery programs to improve mental health.
Behavioral Health Services: We offer therapy, addiction recovery programs, and support for mental health, all integrated with your medical care to ensure holistic wellness.
Используемые вмешательства
Когнитивно-поведенческая терапия здоровья (CBT)
Диалектическая поведенческая терапия (ДПТ)
Терапия принятия обязательств (ACT)
Десенсибилизация и репроцессинг с помощью движения глаз (EDMR)
Нейро-обратная связь
Личностно-ориентированная терапия
Краткая терапия, сфокусированная на решении
Мотивационное интервьюирование
Нарративная терапия
Эмоционально-ориентированная терапия
Семейная терапия
Антикризисное вмешательство
Группы
Восстановление устойчивости
CBT для лечения хронической боли
CBT для лечения бессонницы
ОБОТ - медикаментозное вспомогательное лечение
Круги безопасности
Mindfulness
Горе
Преодоление болезни
Группа реабилитации наркозависимых
Управление стрессом
School Services: Our providers currently offer outpatient services at the following locations -
Средняя школа Teeland
Средняя школа Василла
Redington Jr/Sr High
Dena'ina Elementary School
Sutton Elementary
Su-Valley Jr/Sr High
Talkeetna Elementary
Sherrod Elementary
Willow Elementary
Care Management & Advocacy
Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, but our care managers are here to help. They work with you to coordinate care with specialists, ensuring you get the services you need. In addition, our patient advocates are dedicated to helping you access resources beyond the clinic, addressing social determinants of health to improve your quality of life.
Monthly Clinic Incentives
We want to make it easier for you to stay on top of your health. Our monthly clinic incentives include special offers, prizes, and more. Be sure to check our website or ask about the incentives at your next visit!
January: This January, we’re focusing on Weight Management—because health isn’t just about weight loss, it’s about discovering what healthy means for your body and finding ways to maintain it.
February: This February, we’re putting the spotlight on Cardiovascular Health—because a healthy heart means a healthier you!
March: This March, we’re focusing on Well Child Checks, an essential part of supporting your child’s growth and development. These exams help ensure your child is meeting important milestones, staying healthy, and thriving.
April: This April, we’re highlighting the importance of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (MAWV)—a valuable opportunity to focus on your health and wellness.
May: This May, we’re focusing on Women’s Health, because taking care of yourself is essential to living your best life. Prioritize your wellness with a visit tailored to your health needs.
June: This June, we’re shining a light on Men’s Health—because taking care of yourself is the ultimate tool for a healthy life. Prioritize your well-being with a visit tailored to your health needs.
July: This July, we’re offering Memory and Dementia Screenings to help you or your loved ones stay proactive about brain health. These screenings are essential for identifying early signs of memory concerns and creating a plan for maintaining cognitive wellness.
August: This August, we’re focusing on Well Child Checks and Sports Physicals to ensure kids are ready for a healthy, successful year. These visits are essential for monitoring growth, development, and readiness for sports and activities.
September: This September, we’re focusing on Men’s and Women’s Health, providing personalized care to help you stay on top of your wellness. Whether it’s routine screenings or addressing specific health needs, now’s the time to prioritize YOU.
October: This October, we’re focusing on Immunizations to help keep you and your loved ones protected and healthy. Whether it’s your annual flu shot or other recommended vaccines, we’re here to make it easy for you to stay up-to-date.
November: This November, we’re focusing on Tobacco Cessation—helping you quit for good and improve your overall health. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for support to stay on track, we’re here to help you succeed.
December: This December, we’re focusing on Oral Health—because a healthy smile is a key part of your overall well-being. Whether it’s a routine check-up or addressing specific dental concerns, we’re here to help you achieve a brighter, healthier smile.
Serving the Underserved
We’re here for the entire community, especially those who might not have access to traditional healthcare services. SCHC is committed to providing care for the underserved in the Northern Valley, where healthcare can be limited. Our team works tirelessly to break down barriers and provide everyone with the care they deserve.
Insurance and Sliding Fee Scale
We accept most insurance providers, including Medicaid, and offer a sliding fee discount program for eligible patients. If you’re unsure about your coverage or financial situation, our staff is ready to help you navigate your options.
Мы стремимся обеспечить качественное обслуживание независимо от вашей платежеспособности.
Финансирование здравоохранения
Sunshine Commnity Health Center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Services (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
Events and Opportunities
At Sunshine CHC, we love connecting with our community. We host a variety of events and health outreach opportunities to keep you informed and engaged in your health journey. Check our Events Page for updates and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest news.
Vaccination Clinics and More
Vaccinations are crucial in preventing the spread of illness and disease. At SCHC, we offer regular vaccination clinics and other health-focused events. For more information, visit our
Events Page and stay connected through our social media channels for updates on upcoming clinics and events.
Let’s make 2025 a year of health, wellness, and prevention together! Visit Sunshine Community Health Center today to start your health journey. We’re here to help you live your healthiest life.
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