Market Research Report: Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC)

Company Overview

General Information

• Name: Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC)

• Mission: To increase the number of healthy families in our community by providing high-quality, comprehensive health services.

• Vision: To champion community wellness by providing integrated health services to all.

• Slogan: Healthy Families. Healthy Community.

• Founded: 2003 by local community leaders.

• Key People:

• John Kemper: Chairman of the Board

• Ignacio Pujol: Vice Chair

• Bill Gaul: Board Treasurer

• Patricia Cabrera: Secretary

• David Krusleski, MD, FAAFP: Chief Medical Officer

• Headquarters: Spring Branch, Texas

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known for: Providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services to the underserved and uninsured communities in Spring Branch and West Houston

Products and Services

Healthcare Services

SBCHC offers a wide range of healthcare services through its community health clinics and mobile health units.

• Family Medicine:

• Provides primary and preventive healthcare services.

• Key Features: primary health care, laboratory services, cancer screening, vaccinations, special programs for the family, pregnancy testing, family planning, depression screening and treatment, STD screening and treatment, and adult diabetes management.

• Behavioral Health:

• Specializes in mental health and emotional well-being.

• Key Features: counseling for anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, sexual assault, domestic violence, and therapy for children, couples, and families.

• Laboratory:

• Available at all six clinic locations for common condition screenings.

• Key Features: high cholesterol, diabetes, anemia, electrolyte and hormone imbalances, pregnancy testing, and genetic screenings.

• Prenatal & Postpartum Care:

• Focus on prenatal care by certified Nurse Practitioners and Physicians.

• Key Features: scheduled examinations, laboratory services, prenatal and childbirth classes, referrals for ultrasound and genetic counseling, and postpartum care.

• Women’s Health:

• Focus on well-rounded care for female health issues.

• Key Features: primary health care, well-women exams, pap smears, mammogram referrals, cancer screening, and prenatal/postpartum care.

• Pediatric Services:

• Provides comprehensive healthcare for infants to teenagers.

• Key Features: immunizations, well-child visits, school/sports physicals, acute care, chronic disease management, health education, individual and family counseling, preventive health care programs, ADHD care, nutrition guidance, and growth analysis.

• Housing Support Services:

• Aim to provide stability through housing and support.

• Key Features: Permanent Supportive Housing for the chronically homeless, Homeless Prevention, Youth Homeless Demonstration Program, and utility service support.

• Early Intervention Services:

• Specialized services for individuals at risk or living with HIV/AIDS.

• Key Features: rapid HIV testing, health education, referrals to PrEP, ART medications access, safer sex kits, harm reduction kits, and additional service linkages.

• Telemedicine:

• No detailed information on specific features.

• Vaccinations and Immunizations:

• No detailed information on specific features.

Locations

SBCHC operates multiple clinical locations to provide widespread access:

• Cy-Fair Clinic

• Hillendahl Clinic

• Katy Clinic

• Memorial Clinic

• Mobile Clinic (Two Locations)

• NAM Clinic

• Pitner Clinic

• West Houston Clinic

• WholeLife Clinic

Recent Developments

Clinic Expansion and Updates

• 2003-2022 Developments:

• 2004: Opened first clinic in Spring Branch (Kempwood Facility).

• 2005: Became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

• 2013: Opened West Houston CHC.

• 2015: Purchased a Mobile Clinic.

• 2017: Opened three new clinics including Whole Life and Katy CHC.

• 2019: Rededicated Hillendahl CHC as a Behavioral Health Center.

• 2022: Opened Northwest CHC and Memorial CHC.

• New Features/Programs:

• Increased operational hours at certain locations.

• Receiving Patient Centered Medical Home certification and the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval (2012).

• Added laboratory services in various locations.

• Introduced early intervention HIV services and behavioral health initiatives.

Partnerships and Support

• Community partnerships with organizations like:

• American Heart Association

• American Cancer Society

• Boys and Girls Club

• Cy-Fair Helping Hands

• Harris County Hospital District

• Katy Christian Ministries

• MD Anderson Cancer Center

• Memorial Assistance Ministries

• The Rose

• University of Houston – College of Optometry

• University of Texas – School of Dentistry

• UT Health

• Supporters:

• Allegiance Bank, Amegy Bank, Anthem Foundation/Amerigroup, Bank of America, BlueCross BlueShield, HEB, Houston Methodist Hospital, Independence Bank, LabCorp, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Mayor Methodist Hospital, etc.

Additional Information

• Volunteer Opportunities: SBCHC encourages community involvement through volunteer work, monetary contributions, and in-kind donations to support various health programs.

• Donor Support: Donations help cover the costs of patient care, support staff, purchase single-use supplies, and ensure operational sustainability across clinics and mobile units.

Note: The information provided is based on the available data, and certain segments are denoted with "No information is available" where appropriate data was missing.