How to Find a Health Center

Whether you have just moved to a new area or are traveling, knowing where the nearest health center is will give you peace of mind in the event of an emergency. A health center is essential to any major city or community in order to provide residents with medical care and treatments for adults and children. Once you move or arrive at the city in which you are staying for an extended time, use a variety of tools to help you locate the nearest health center.

Instructions

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  Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration website to help you find a health center. Begin the search by entering your address into the provided box. The results will provide you with an address only, or an address and map if you select the option. Each result will also provide a phone number and if available, an Internet address.

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  Download a health center app to your smartphone to provide you with health center addresses when traveling. If you have an iPhone, download an app from iTunes, provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, to use your phone's GPS capabilities to help you locate a nearby center. Droid users should download the WebMD app to gain information on local health listings, maps and directions.

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  Contact your city hall for a list of health centers in your area. City hall can help you find different health centers depending on your needs, ranging from family health care to rehabilitation options.