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Community health centers in Polk County, FL

20 health centers. Community health center: 20.

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Common questions

How many community health centers are in Polk County, Florida?

Our directory lists 20 health centers in Polk County (Community health center: 20).

Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Polk County?

Yes. HRSA lists 19 sites 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 Polk County?

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Polk County: Bartow Regional Medical Center, Bartow (1.5 mi), Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven (11 mi) and Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland (14 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 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology