About Us

East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. (EAFHC) is a nonprofit, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)-a, deemed organization serving the residents of Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, and Phillips counties.

Since our inception in 1974, EAFHC has been an integral part of the regional health delivery network in eastern Arkansas. We currently have seven primary care clinic sites in Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, and Phillips counties, on the eastern edge of Arkansas, as well as an AIDS care center in Crittenden County. Our staff is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care and excellent customer service.

In 2017, EAFHC was recognized as a "Health Center Quality Leader" by the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA). The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognizes five of our seven primary care clinics as patient-centered medical homes (West Memphis, Blytheville, Helen, Lepanto, and Trumann).

With our patient-centered medical home model, EAFHC provides a full range of primary medical care and dental services. Our providers treat patients of all ages – from newborns to geriatrics – working with them to develop comprehensive treatment plans emphasizing wellness and prevention.

In addition to medical and dental services, EAFHC offers support services that focus on helping patients maintain compliance with their treatment plans. These support services include case management, nutrition counseling, prescriptive diet, and exercise programs, and extensive health education programs.

Mission Statement

East Arkansas Family Health Center's mission is dedicated to providing patient-centered, quality health care to communities - one patient at a time.

Vision Statement

East Arkansas Family Health Center's vision is recognized in the delivery of high-quality healthcare through an epiphanous experience to all we serve.

Our History

1972: EAFHC was established as a nonprofit organization.

1974: EAFHC opened its doors to the public as a medical provider in West Memphis, AR.

1976: The first satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Lepanto. 

1998: EAFHC established ADAC in response to the growing HIV/AIDS population in Crittenden County and surrounding counties. 

2009: The second satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Healthy Partners. 

2010: The third satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Trumann Family Health Center.

2012: EAFHC - West Memphis site expanded from 7,700 square-feet to a 35,200 square-feet, state-of-the-art medical and dental facility. The additional space allowed EAFHC to treat nearly 10,000 new patients and provide nearly 27,000 new visits to a community that lacks access to several healthcare services. 

2012: EAFHC - Lepanto received funding for renovations from the Capital Development Facility Improvement Program. 

2012: The fourth satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Helena Family Health Center. 

2014: EAFHC established a Behavioral Health Program.

2015: HIIP allowed EAFHC to add dental services to the Helena site. 

2015: The fifth satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Earle Family Health Center.

2015: NAP allowed EAFHC to add vision services to the West Memphis site. 

2017: EAFHC unveiled the East Arkansas Family Health Center Fitness Park on August 18th.

2017: EAFHC was recognized as a “Health Center Quality Leader” by the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA). 

2017: The sixth satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Marvell.

2017: The first school-based site was opened at ASU Mid-South College.

2018: The second school-based site was opened at Marvell/Elaine.

2018: The third school-based site was opened at Marion School District.

2020: Pharmacy services opened at EAFHC - Marvell site.

2020: CARES allowed EAFHC to obtain the Delta Health Mobile Unit. 

2021: EAFHC received funding from ARP.

2021: ARP allowed EAFHC to begin Pediatric Expansion plans.