About Lāna`i Community Health Center (LCHC)
LCHC is located on the island of Lāna`i, the smallest of the major Hawaiian Islands, spanning 140 square miles. The island has a history marked by transitions, as it has been purchased by various owners over time. Each transition brought changes in economic focus and lifestyle, significantly impacting the island’s residents—a trend that continues today. These changes have shaped the current community, which is an eclectic mix of ethnicities and cultures, making Lāna`i unique among rural communities in the U.S. A significant portion of the population is foreign-born (32%), with many immigrants, particularly from the Philippines, relocating to Lāna`i through family sponsorships. Additionally, 10.3% of households face linguistic isolation (Hawai`i Department of Health, “State of Hawai`i Primary Care Needs Assessment Data Book, 2012”).
LCHC’s target population includes everyone on Lāna`i, with a special focus on those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (33.6% of LCHC patients in 2017) and the underinsured or uninsured (12.7% of LCHC patients in 2017 were uninsured). LCHC provides culturally sensitive services, offering written and oral translations as needed, and no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. LCHC serves individuals of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and residency statuses—whether they are long-time residents, part-time residents, or newcomers. As a nonprofit organization and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with 330e status awarded in September 2007, LCHC has been providing clinical services since August 2008.
This health center receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and holds Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status concerning certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
The Health Center is centrally located at 333 Sixth St. in Lāna`i City, where 95% of the island’s population resides.
Vision Statement
The Lāna‘i Community Health Center’s vision is to be a leader in innovative healthcare, with a focused culturally sensitive, holistic, patient-centered approach.
Mission Statement
The Lāna‘i Community Health Center’s mission is to take care of the community of Lāna‘i. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, LCHC takes care of the community with a focus on physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual welfare and by enriching and empowering lives to help build healthy families in a supportive environment.
LCHC carries out its mission:
- By directly providing comprehensive health and wellness services
- By working collaboratively with partners to provide needed services for Lāna‘i. LCHC serves individuals of all ages, ethnicity, gender, and residency.
Reviewed and Approved by the LCHC Board of Directors on June 11, 2016
