Citrus Health Network Inc.

Citrus Health Network Inc. is a non-profit healthcare provider founded in 1979, located in Hialeah, Florida, and registered as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) since 2004. The organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, with a particular focus on primary care, mental health, and behavioral health in medically underserved areas. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Citrus Health Network Inc. has established itself as a critical healthcare provider serving diverse and vulnerable populations in the West Dade/Hialeah region, offering a wide range of medical and social services through multiple fixed sites and school-based health services.

Through its federal grant awards, Citrus Health Network Inc. has consistently secured funding from agencies like the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Department of Health and Human Services to support various critical healthcare initiatives. The organization has received grants for Graduate Medical Education programs, particularly in psychiatry and primary care residencies, with a focus on training medical professionals to serve underserved communities. Additionally, the network has been awarded grants for COVID-19 response efforts, mental health community support services, healthcare infrastructure support, and programs addressing homeless prevention and rapid rehousing. Through numerous sub-grant awards, primarily with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Citrus Health Network Inc. provides community-based care services, case management, and supports veteran families. Their federal grant portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive approach to healthcare that extends beyond direct medical services to include medical training, mental health support, community services, and addressing social determinants of health.