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Community health centers in Whatcom County, WA

13 health centers. Community health center: 13.

Nearest emergency rooms

Cities in Whatcom County

Bellingham (10)DemingEversonFerndale

Common questions

How many community health centers are in Whatcom County, Washington?

Our directory lists 13 health centers in Whatcom County (Community health center: 13).

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

Yes. HRSA lists 13 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 Whatcom County?

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Whatcom County: PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center, Bellingham (2.4 mi), Island Hospital, Anacortes (20 mi) and PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, Sedro Woolley (23 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