Business Details
Your Trusted Medical Care Partner in Fairbanks, AK
Interior Community Health Center is a mission-driven health center located in Fairbanks, Alaska. We provide medical, integrated behavioral health, and dental services to all community members. All of the providers and staff at ICHC focus on delivering patient-centered, quality care with a commitment to universal access to excellent primary health care for patients of all ages. Our sliding fee discount program makes healthcare more affordable for patients regardless of insurance status. We take a comprehensive approach to health, emphasizing preventive care, chronic disease management, and long-term patient relationships.Our services include preventative medicine, wellness exams, acute care, dental treatments, and virtual visits. We are NCQA-certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and recognized by HRSA as a Health Center Quality Leader. Our team includes board-certified physicians, licensed counselors, and dental professionals dedicated to holistic care. We accept most insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid, and offer telehealth services for convenience. Our mission is to improve community health through accessible, compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Services
Medical Care
Dental Care
Behavioral Health
Telehealth Visits
Wellness Exams
Chronic Disease Management
Pediatric Care
Medicare Wellness
Preventive Screenings
Dental Cleanings
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding fee discounts based on income for affordable care.
- Our providers deliver comprehensive, patient-centered medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
- We provide telehealth visits for convenient access to care.
- Our team includes board-certified physicians and licensed dental professionals.
- Recognized as a Health Center Quality Leader by HRSA.
Associations and certifications
- NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home
- HRSA Health Center Quality Leader
What people say
Exceptional care
Friendly staff
Thorough practitioners
Quick appointments
Life-changing results
Services
Medical Care
Our primary care services include family medicine, chronic disease management, and preventive screenings for patients of all ages. We offer annual exams, immunizations, and telehealth visits to ensure accessible care. Our team-based approach focuses on personalized treatment plans and health education to promote long-term wellness.
Dental Care
We provide preventive and restorative dental services including cleanings, fillings, and emergency care for families. Our affordable options include sealants, fluoride treatments, and extractions. Sliding fee discounts make dental care accessible for insured and uninsured patients in a supportive environment.
Behavioral Health
Integrated behavioral health services address mental health concerns alongside physical wellness. Our counselors offer stress management, substance abuse resources, and chronic condition support. We coordinate care with community partners for complex cases while emphasizing holistic well-being during routine medical visits.
Telehealth
Telehealth appointments allow remote consultations for chronic disease monitoring and non-urgent care. Patients receive secure video visits using smartphones or computers without sacrificing quality. This service reduces travel needs while maintaining continuity with primary care providers for established patients.
Wellness Exams
Annual wellness visits focus on preventive screenings and personalized health plans. Medicare beneficiaries receive fully covered exams with risk assessments and vaccination schedules. These visits emphasize education about age-appropriate screenings and lifestyle modifications to prevent chronic diseases.
People
Rebecca Taylor
DO, AOBFP, ABFM, FAAFP
Dr. Taylor specializes in family medicine with board certifications in osteopathic manipulative treatment and family medicine. She leads patient-centered care initiatives and has practiced in Alaska for over a decade.
Ashley Franklin
MD, ABFM
Dr. Franklin provides comprehensive primary care with a focus on preventive medicine. She has extensive experience in managing chronic conditions and promoting community health education programs.
Christy Smith
LPC
Ms. Smith offers integrated behavioral health services, specializing in stress management and chronic condition support. She coordinates mental health resources during routine medical visits to address holistic patient needs.
Larry Munk
DDS
Dr. Munk leads dental care services with expertise in restorative treatments and preventive oral health. He implements affordable care strategies for families through sliding fee discounts and comprehensive dental exams.
Frederick Kunz
DDS
Dr. Kunz specializes in family dental care, offering cleanings, fillings, and emergency dental services. He advocates for accessible oral health through community outreach and patient education programs.
Questions
What services does Interior Community Health Center offer?
We provide medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, telehealth visits, and preventive screenings for patients of all ages.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most insurances including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, along with offering sliding fee discounts for uninsured patients.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, established patients can schedule telehealth visits for chronic condition management and non-urgent care through our secure platform.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 907-455-4567 option 1 or use our online patient portal for appointments available 48 hours in advance at Fairbanks and Healy locations.
What payment assistance options exist?
Our sliding fee discount program reduces costs for eligible patients based on household income and size, applying to both insured and uninsured individuals.
Reviews (7)
Mike Ste
Mar 23, 2022
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I would not recommend going here. Everyone I dealt with was rude except the check in lady. Did not listen to my concerns or help me at all with the problem I went in with. It didn't Sean like there cared at all about me as a patient. I would never go back here. I suggest you don't either. I never leave reviews but this place is that bad that I had to.
Ashley Hubbard
Feb 25, 2022
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I have been coming here for about 2 years I haven't had a problem with the doctors and there assistance and 1 thing I really love is the sliding fee scale that helps me out a lot!
Kris Lock
Jan 19, 2022
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Frequently has ignored the reason for setting up my appointments and my doctor only works on what she wants to work on and what's within my insurances coverage has lost half of their services an will more than likely never have them return forcing me to struggle an other Healthcare places to try to do their best without my medical history on top of that has not been in communication with my other doctors to try to help me. Long story short these past two years they have been more of a hindrance than help.
Ambrosial Songbird
Dec 08, 2021
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The front desk receptionist was incredibly rude. I've never felt so unwelcome by someone in a healthcare facility in my life. I am an incredibly introverted person, and I prefer to not speak a lot in public. However, the front desk receptionist left me in tears with her belligerence. Her apology was "I'm not being rude. I apologize if you think I was rude." How is a that an apology? How is putting your hands up and speaking extremely slow (insulting my intelligence) not rude?
I can speak English, and I completely understand what she was saying. I just wanted a thorough explanation because I've never been to a clinic that didn't check me in because I was 3 minutes late to an appointment that would only take 10 minutes as usual. Very unprofessional.
I can speak English, and I completely understand what she was saying. I just wanted a thorough explanation because I've never been to a clinic that didn't check me in because I was 3 minutes late to an appointment that would only take 10 minutes as usual. Very unprofessional.
Brian Hughes
Feb 20, 2021
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The staff have the worst manners I've ever experienced. This is a community clinic for everyone and they treat sick people like 3rd rate citizens. They openly discriminate against people with disabilities. They will talk down to you, raise their voice if you do anything slightly perceived as not following directions. Fairbanks, Alaska's worst clinic, don't come here if you value being treated with dignity and respect.
Philip Olson
Mar 22, 2018
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I have been a client for several years. Only one bad doctor in all that time and when I requested she not be assigned to me all was well for another year. Somehow Dr, Taylor was assigned to me again and all the same problems arose. She disagrees with all my previous doctors and their prescriptions. Four doctors, one of whom I had been seeing for eight years, all agree on my heart problems. But not Dr. Taylor, she disagrees with all of them quite strongly, and berates me quite severely for questioning her.
My blood pressure at admission was 122.90. After the bullying it was 186/140. Not from her bullying she insisted when the discrepancy was pointed out. I am angry that she was reassigned to me after I specifically said we were not compatible last year. I guess I was too polite. I will do without medical assistance as I worry her attitude will result in my early death.
My blood pressure at admission was 122.90. After the bullying it was 186/140. Not from her bullying she insisted when the discrepancy was pointed out. I am angry that she was reassigned to me after I specifically said we were not compatible last year. I guess I was too polite. I will do without medical assistance as I worry her attitude will result in my early death.
Remo Dela Cruz
May 29, 2017
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Came here for a routine medical appointment. Everyone from the receptionist to the medical staff was nice with the exception of the person that checked us in and took our payment information. She seemed annoyed about doing her job assisting us. The service was actually good. The medical assistant that took care of us seemed knowledgeable and friendly. The nurse we saw was also nice and very approachable.
A medical staff asked if we were interested in taking some of their supplemental services which we respectfully declined. The person only asked once and was not pushy about getting us to enroll. Will definitely come back here from now on.
A medical staff asked if we were interested in taking some of their supplemental services which we respectfully declined. The person only asked once and was not pushy about getting us to enroll. Will definitely come back here from now on.