Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) is a private, non-profit community health center providing quality, affordable healthcare services to communities of Spring Branch and West Houston.
SBCHC was developed to reduce area health disparities by creating a neighborhood-based health center and by providing comprehensive primary health care services in a location easily accessible to public transportation.
SBCHC was formed in 2003 and began providing comprehensive health care services to residents in the Spring Branch community in May 2004. Designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in September 2005, SBCHC offers medical care, mental health, dental care to both children and adults.
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.
SBCHC Culture and Values
H -Heart
You care intensely about the mission and question actions inconsistent with our values
You inspire others with your commitment to improving the community’s health
You seek what is best for the organization, rather than best for yourself
You are non‐political when you disagree with others
E -Excellence
You seek to understand our patient needs to align them with our mission and goals
You learn rapidly and eagerly to accomplish amazing amounts of important work
You demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues can rely upon you
You challenge prevailing assumptions with new ideas when warranted, and suggest better approaches
A -Access
Your actions embody the mission of increasing access to healthcare services through our medical services, dental services and community
health education
Supporting patient needs by going the extra step to help them navigate the healthcare system
R -Responsibility
You identify root causes, get beyond treating symptoms and make wise decisions
You think strategically, and can articulate what you are, and are not, trying to do
You consider yourself a part of the solution and identify appropriate coworkers to involve in continual improvement efforts
T -Teamwork
You treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with you
You are ego‐less when searching for the best ideas and take time to help colleagues
You listen well, instead of reacting fast, so you can better understand
You share information openly, proactively and contribute in other areas beyond your department
Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare.
2003
Local leaders gathered to address community issues in June 2003. After several years of planning, the local leaders decided to open a small charity clinic to serve pregnant mothers in the Spring Branch area.
2004
SBCHC opens its first healthcare clinic in Spring Branch on Kempwood, with a focus on pre-natal healthcare service.
Kempwood Facility
2005
SBCHC becomes a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with the charge to provide comprehensive healthcare services to low income families.
2009
SBCHC moves from the smaller Kempwood facility to the larger Hillendahl CHC site, increasing the number of exam rooms from 4 to 10 and adding an on-site lab.
Hillendahl Clinic
SBCHC opens its second location, the Pitner CHC, in the Spring Branch Family Development Center.
Pitner Clinic
2010
SBCHC expands the hours of operation at the Pitner CHC, opening on Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm.
2012
SBCHC joins the elite 10% of FQHCs across the country to receive both Patient Centered Medical Home certification and the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.
2013
SBCHC opens the West Houston CHC, its third clinic site and first wholly owned location, through an award from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
West Houston Community Health Center
2014
SBCHC celebrates its 10th year of commitment to the community by providing quality healthcare service to over 10,000 patients.
2015
SBCHC is awarded funds to purchase a Mobile Clinic. The Community Engagement Team begins providing remote Health Education and Screenings.
Mobile Clinic
2017
SBCHC opens three new clinic locations: the Whole Life CHC on-campus at the Women’s Home, Mabee WholeLife Service Center; the Katy CHC in downtown Katy, Texas; and the Cy-Fair CHC, on-campus at Cy-Park High School, complete with a dental suite.
WholeLife Clinic
Cy-Fair Clinic
Katy Clinic
2018
SBCHC opens a second dental suite at the West Houston CHC.
West Houston Dental Suite
2019
SBCHC celebrates its 15th year of community commitment by serving over 20,000 patients. SBCHC rededicates the Hillendahl CHC to become a Behavioral Health Center.
2022
SBCHC expands its coverage by opening two more clinic locations: the Northwest CHC (co-located with Northwest Assistance Ministry) and the Memorial CHC (providing OB/GYN services).
NAM Clinic
Memorial Clinic
2024
SBCHC proudly celebrated 20 years of dedicated service to the community, continuing our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare across Spring Branch, West Houston, Katy, Cy-Fair, and Northwest areas.
20th Anniversary Celebration Logo
In collaboration with Northbrook High School, SBCHC established the Raider Care Center within the school to enhance mental wellness support for students
Raider Care Center
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We appreciate the invaluable support from our donors and volunteers. With your help, we are able to continue providing the best possible healthcare to our patients.
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