metro community health center patient portal

by Ulises Towne DVM 4 min read
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What is the patient portal?

The patient portal is a convenient way to communicate with your provider. It is not for urgent or emergent messages. Welcome ! Metro Community Health Center is a non-profit Health Center serving the local communities of Wilkinsburg, Swissvale and Edgewood as well as the general community of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Why choose Metro community health centers?

The mission of Metro Community Health Centers, Inc. is to enable access to and provide high quality, well-coordinated, primary and specialty medical, dental, behavioral, rehabilitation, and ancillary health services. Our focus is on patients who are underserved, with a special commitment to the needs of people with disabilities.

Can I use the patient portal for emergency-related questions?

It should not be used for emergency-related questions. If you have an emergency or other urgent matter, call 911 If you are an MHC Healthcare patient and would like to access or sign up for the Patient Portal, click here.

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Background

In December 2018, MetroHealth partnered with a patient-led community Board of Directors to launch the MetroHealth Community Health Centers, a public entity Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LAL).

Comprehensive Services

We provide comprehensive primary care including medical, dental, behavioral health and supportive services.

Administration and Timeline

The MHCHC administrative offices are based at the MetroHealth main campus, and the initial clinical site was the Glenville Community Health Center (also referred to as J. Glenn Smith)

MHCHC Board of Directors

The MHCHC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of health center patients and overall representative of the communities served by the MHCHC. The Board meets monthly and is responsible for implementation of the Health Center Program requirements.

Contact

Kate Fox Nagel, DrPH, MPH Chief Executive Officer, MetroHealth Community Health Centers knagel@metrohealth.org

What is patient portal?

The Patient Portal is a secure, confidential, and easy to use website that gives you 24 hour access to your personal health information. It uses the latest encryption technology to deliver secure communication between you and your providers. You can schedule non-urgent appointments, access your medical records, request a referral and more.

Can you use the patient portal for emergency?

The patient portal is designed for routine health management. It should not be used for emergency-related questions. If you have an emergency or other urgent matter, call 911.

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