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High Plains Community Health Center envisions optimal health for our community, supported by innovative health care that ensures access to all.

High Plains provides comprehensive, integrated primary care services including medical, behavioral and oral health care such as well-child exams, health education, case management, immunizations, x-rays, laboratory, preventive and restorative dental care, chronic illness care, well woman exams, and behavioral health therapy.

High Plains Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Patients are served from all over Southeastern Colorado including Prowers, Baca, Bent and Kiowa Counties.

Our Mission

High Plains Community Health Center will be the provider of choice for quality, accessible primary health care services in Southeast Colorado.

Core Values

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Put Patients First

First and foremost, all our actions must benefit the patients we serve.

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Deliver Measurable Outcomes

Deliver measurable health outcomes that are beneficial to the people, employees, and communities directly served by HPCHC.

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Be Accountable

Be accountable for the funding, efficiency, and quality of the services we provide.

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Create Collaborations

Create effective and useful collaboration with partners and stakeholders within and beyond the health care sector.

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Apply Evidence Based Scientific Knowledge

Apply the most current scientific knowledge when making decisions and setting goals that affect our patients’ well-being.

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Focus on Prevention

Focus on health promotion and prevention of disease, illness, and related social issues.

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Establish a Respectful and Supportive Work Environment

Recognize achievements. Encourage creativity, diversity, innovation, teamwork, accountability, learning and continuous quality improvement inclusive of all employees. Exhibit the highest ethical standards including respect, trust, honesty, integrity, compassion, and stewardship for our resources.