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Community health centers in Columbus, NC
Columbus has 3 community health center clinics run by 2 organizations. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, so what you pay depends on your household, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- Clinics here are open 36 hours a week at the median, against 40 for North Carolina.
- Longest weekly hours: Blue Ridge Health-Polk at 45 hours.
- Largest operator: Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc., serving 82,680 patients.
Clinics in Columbus
Blue Ridge Health-Polk
161 Walker St 28722
45 hours a week · (828) 894-2222 · Run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
MAHEC Dental Health Center at Columbus
130 Forest Glen Rd 28722
36 hours a week · (828) 722-0003 · Run by Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.
Blue Ridge Health - Collins Dental
158 White Dr 28722
16 hours a week · (828) 894-3120 · Run by Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Compare the organizations running these clinics
| Health center | Patients | Uninsured | Medicaid / CHIP | Blood pressure controlled | Care offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. | 82,680 | 18% | 24% | 74% | Dental, Mental health, Substance use |
| Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. | 48,084 | 8% | 33% | 71% | Dental, Mental health, Substance use |
| North Carolina median | 10,810 | 24% | 28% | 70% | |
| U.S. median | 13,670 | 14% | 42% | 68% |
How sliding-fee pricing works
Health centers set your fee by household income and size. Lower incomes pay less, and insured patients are billed through their plan. Read the sliding-fee guide for the 2026 income levels and what to bring.
Health centers near Columbus
- Lake Lure, NC (1)
- Hendersonville, NC (13)
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- Fletcher, NC (1)
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- Arden, NC (5)
All community health centers in North Carolina.