About the Organization
Open Door started as a single clinic in 1971. At that time there wasnt enough access to quality health care in Humboldt and the surrounding counties. The founders of Open Door Community Health Centers shared the vision of providing excellent health care and education to all members of the community. Now, Open Door has 9 clinics spread throughout Humboldt and Del Norte counties, serving approximately 45,000 patients a year and employing over 400 members of the community. Open Door continually seeks to promote the development of a health care system which meets the needs and enhances the health to all members of our community. Open Door Community Health Centers has been deemed a Federally Qualified Health Center since 1999 by the Bureau of Primary Health Care of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) include all organizations receiving grants under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS). FQHCs qualify for enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other benefits. FQHCs must serve an underserved area or population, offer a sliding fee scale, provide comprehensive services, have an ongoing quality assurance program, and have a governing board of directors.
About the Community
Humboldt and Del Norte Counties are located in far Northern California along the lost coast. Nestled under the Redwood Forrest and along the rugged coast this is a spectacular environment to live in. Our clinic network is spread along these two counties creating pockets of culture and community. From Humboldt State University to the unique Victorian town of Ferndale, Open Door Community Health Centers serves the majority of the growing population. Each community hosts their own Farms Markets and there is a large push for sustainable living. With so much nature to explore and culture to experience their is always something on the horizon.