Valleywise Community Health Center - McDowell — Phoenix, AZ
Valleywise Community Health Center - McDowell is a community health center clinic at 1101 N Central Ave, Suite 204, Phoenix, AZ 85004, open 51 hours a week. That is 3 more hours than the typical Arizona clinic (48 a week). It is run by Maricopa County Special Health Care District, which serves 94,180 patients across 11 clinic locations.
- Address: 1101 N Central Ave, Suite 204, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Directions
- Phone: (602) 344-6550
- Website: valleywisehealth.org/services/primary-care
- Weekly hours: 51 (Arizona clinic median: 48)
- Operated by: Maricopa County Special Health Care District (federally qualified health center)
- Care offered by this health center: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth
Fees are on a sliding scale. What you pay at Valleywise Community Health Center - McDowell depends on your income and household size, and the clinic bills Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. Care is not free, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay. Among Maricopa County Special Health Care District patients, 33% are uninsured, 38% have Medicaid or CHIP, 8% have Medicare and 21% have private insurance. Call (602) 344-6550 to book and ask about your plan. How sliding-fee pricing works.
Care and screenings at Maricopa County Special Health Care District
Patients came to Maricopa County Special Health Care District for these services in 2025. The numbers cover the whole health center, not only this clinic.
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 6,112 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 15,258 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 279 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 13,698 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 15,722 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 9,651 | patients tested |
| Breast cancer screening | 10,019 | patients screened |
| Family planning | 4,905 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 14,776 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 20,083 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 3,724 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 15,349 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 17,297 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 2,963 | children tested |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District also provides care by telehealth.
Who Maricopa County Special Health Care District serves
94,180 patients used Maricopa County Special Health Care District in 2025. 59% live at or below the poverty line and 88% are at or below twice the poverty line. 143 patients were experiencing homelessness and 667 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | AZ median | U.S. median | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 59% | 62% | 65% | −3 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 88% | 87% | 92% | +1 pts |
| Measure | This center | AZ median | U.S. median | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 33% | 15% | 14% | +18 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 38% | 38% | 42% | In line |
| Medicare patients | 8% | 14% | 11% | −6 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 21% | 29% | 24% | −7 pts |
Quality of care at Maricopa County Special Health Care District
Maricopa County Special Health Care District is at or above the Arizona median on 5 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | AZ median | U.S. median | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 65% | 65% | 68% | In line |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 63% | 57% | 54% | +6 pts |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 58% | 48% | 54% | +10 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 47% | 44% | 44% | +3 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 83% | 73% | 77% | +9 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 86% | 86% | 86% | In line |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 78% | 71% | 79% | +7 pts |
Health centers serving ZIP 85004
- Circle the City — 68 patients from 85004
- Valle del Sol, Inc. — 66 patients from 85004
- Native American Community Health Center, Inc. — 46 patients from 85004
- Wesley Community Center Inc. — 28 patients from 85004
Community health centers near Valleywise Community Health Center - McDowell
Valle del Sol_Red Mountain Service Center_1209
1209 S 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 · 1.7 mi away
168 hours a week · (602) 258-6797 · Run by Valle del Sol, Inc.
Wesley Health Center
1300 S 10th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 · 2.0 mi away
53 hours a week · (602) 257-4323 · Run by Wesley Community Center Inc.
The Parsons Family Health Center at Circle the City
3522 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013 · 2.0 mi away
40 hours a week · (602) 776-9000 · Run by Circle the City
Valle del Sol_3807
3807 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 · 2.3 mi away
55 hours a week · (602) 258-6797 · Run by Valle del Sol, Inc.
NATIVE HEALTH Central
4041 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 · 2.3 mi away
55 hours a week · (602) 279-5262 · Run by Native American Community Health Center, Inc.
More Maricopa County Special Health Care District locations
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix
2525 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
45 hours a week · (602) 344-1015
Valleywise Community Health Center - South Central
33 W Tamarisk St, Phoenix, AZ 85041
56.5 hours a week · (602) 344-6400
Valleywise Community Health Center - South Phoenix/Laveen
5650 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
55 hours a week · (602) 655-6400
Valleywise Community Health Center- North Phoenix
2025 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
59 hours a week · (602) 344-6300
Valleywise Community Health Center - West Maryvale
7808 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033
55 hours a week · (833) 855-9973
Valleywise Community Health Center - Guadalupe
5825 E Calle Guadalupe, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
52.5 hours a week · (480) 344-6000
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center-Peoria
8088 W Whitney Dr, Peoria, AZ 85345
55 hours a week · (833) 855-9973
Valleywise Community Health Center - Avondale
950 E van Buren St, Avondale, AZ 85323
54 hours a week · (623) 344-6800
See all 11 Maricopa County Special Health Care District locations
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