Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) grew out of the civil rights movement of the ’60s and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. The central mission of health centers like ours is that everyone should have access to health care, regardless of their ability to pay or if they have insurance.

Lakeshore Community Health Care (LCHC) provides Dental, Medical, Chiropractic, Mental Health and Pharmacy Services. We connect patients with community resources (housing, food, jobs, etc.) and RNs help patients manage chronic medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

We also provide school-based dental and mental health care for students in Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties.

Interpretation services are available for most languages and we have some Spanish and Hmong speaking staff to serve our patients in their language.

Call 920-783-6633 if getting to our clinic is difficult. We can help.

No, all of our staff are employees (or contracted to work with LCHC). Our qualified professionals are licensed by Wisconsin in their field of practice and include physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists, registered nurses, therapists and clinical social workers.

You will see the same provider or team at your visits. If you would like to request another provider, you can.

Integrated care means close collaboration and communication between multiple team members and systems (like your electronic health record or specialty care providers). It’s a type of care where all of your providers work together to solve issues with your physical, mental, or oral health. Rather than being separate, each team member contributes toward your overall care. We work together to help you meet your health goals.

When you choose Lakeshore Community Health Care, you’ll enjoy a streamlined experience, easy access to the care you need, and a top-notch team of professionals dedicated to improving your overall health and well-being.

During a dental visit your blood pressure may be checked or you may be asked questions about your mental health or a need for community resources (food, housing, etc.). Similarly, during a medical visit a hygienist may stop in for an oral health check. During medical visits you will be screened for additional resource or mental health needs at least once a year.

During a visit your prescriptions can be filled or have them delivered for free from our on-site pharmacy.

A medical home isn't a building or place; it is the way your care is provided and coordinated. It's:

Accessible: You can receive care when you need it.
Compassionate: Your well-being is the highest priority.
​Culturally Competent: Your culture and religious beliefs are respected.
Continuous: You regularly see the same providers (at least once a year).
Patient-Centered: You and your family are an important part of your healthcare team.
Coordinated: Your team coordinates your care, including sharing information and records with outside specialty care (oral surgery or special doctor), if you need it.

Patient Centered Medical Home English BrochureHogar Médico Centrado en el Paciente en EspañolHmong: Qhov Chaw Kho Mob Ntawm Tu Neeg Mob

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, a majority of our board members must use one of our services and represent the population we serve. We are always looking for more patients to join our board of directors!

You can pay online through your Lakeshore Health Connect (MyChart) account, by phone or in-person at any of our clinics. We accept cash, check or credit cards.

If you cannot pay a bill, please call to set up a payment plan or apply for discounted care.

All of our patients are invited to apply for our discounted care program whether or not they have insurance. Discounts, based on household income, can greatly decrease the cost of care.

Lakeshore Community Health Care is not a free clinic. Even patients who qualify for discounted care are asked to pay a small amount for services. If a patient is experiencing financial difficulties our team can connect them to community resources and help set up a payment plan.  

Fill out a Household Assessment. List the income from ALL members in your household. Bring a copy of your most recent IRS 1040 form, last 30 days stubs, social security income awards letter and/or proof of any earnings to the clinic, along with your completed Household Assessment form.

Sources of income may include: taxable income earned, taxable net self-employment income, social security income, social security disability insurance/benefits(SSDI), unemployment compensation, alimony/spousal maintenance, taxable income(pension, retirement, annuities, interest, estate/trusts, etc.).

We review each patients discount once a year or every 12 months. You will need to complete a new Household Assessment and provide LCHC with updated proof of income. If any income in your household changes, please call us so we can adjust your discount.

If your household income changes before the 12 months, please call so we can adjust your discount.

Patients who fall under 200% of the Federal Poverty level qualify for our Sliding Fee discount. We also have a Discounted Care Extension Program for patients over 200% of the Federal Poverty level (individuals $27,180+, family of four $55,500+).

Please call 920-783-6633 to learn more about this program. If you cannot afford to pay a bill, let us know. We can set up payment plan that works for you and connect you to community resources.