Community health centers in Okeechobee County, FL
2 health centers. Community health center: 2.
- Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Dr. Fred Brown Children's Health Center(863) 763‑1951Community health center · Okeechobee · 2015 US Highway 441 N · Sliding fee scale
- Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Lakeshore Medical(863) 763‑7481Community health center · Okeechobee · 1100 N Parrott Ave · Sliding fee scale
Nearest emergency rooms
- HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital0.3 mi · Okeechobee, FL
- HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital32 mi · Fort Pierce, FL
- St Lucie Medical Center33 mi · Port Saint Lucie, FL
Common questions
How many community health centers are in Okeechobee County, Florida?
Our directory lists 2 health centers in Okeechobee County: Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Dr. Fred Brown Children's Health Center and Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Lakeshore Medical.
Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Okeechobee County?
Yes. HRSA lists Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Dr. Fred Brown Children's Health Center and Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. - Lakeshore Medical in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.
Where is the nearest emergency room to Okeechobee County?
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Okeechobee County: HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, Okeechobee (0.3 mi), HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Fort Pierce (32 mi) and St Lucie Medical Center, Port Saint Lucie (33 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.
Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-07); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-07); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology