Sf Medical Center Outpatient Improvement Programs Inc

Programs: San francisco medical center outpatient improvement programs, inc. (dba) south of market health center (smhc) was established in the state of california as a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and established smhc as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in 1973. Smhc was one of the first community health clinics in san francisco and originated as a direct response to the inner citys lack of access to health care to the poor and medically underserved. For over 40 years, smhc has operated on the principle that healthcare is a right of every citizen, and a mission to increase access to care, regardless of the individuals cultural, social, or economic circumstance. In addition to expanding the range of basic health services, for which south of market health center is known, smhc has expanded services to three additional sites

in sf to provide access to dental, pediatric and behavioral health services for this community. The south of market health center serves the south of market area and the surrounding neighborhoods of san francisco. Together, these neighborhoods make up culturally and linguistically diverse population that represent dense and economically disadvantaged areas of the city i;e tenderloin area, potrero hill and bayviewhunters point. Sixty one percent receive public insurance benefits and 37 percent are uninsured. Residents within the south of market service area have a number of health disparities that are symptomatic of a population that is low income, lacks health insurance and has a significant number of people experiencing homelessness.

our patients often have a combination of mental and physical health problems and we believe that by helping our clients overcome these health challenges, we can help close the gap on health disparities in the areas we serve. Pro bono servicessfmcoip has provided pro bono medical and dental services with an estimated value of approximately $249,000 for the fiscal year ended march 31, 2017. This amount is not reflected in the tax returns as it represents unbilled services provided to homeless people who have no means of paying the medical and dental bills.