About Us

Serving the needs of the community since 1974.

East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. (EAFHC), a nonprofit Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) deemed organization serving the residents of Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, St. Francis, and Phillips counties, is an integral part of the regional health delivery network in eastern Arkansas. 

Since our modest beginning in 1974, East Arkansas Family Health Center has been a vital and stable healthcare provider in Eastern Arkansas, continuously growing to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Our staff is committed to ensuring that no patients who need healthcare are denied access or the best customer service. Our providers treat patients of all ages—from newborns to geriatrics—working with them to develop comprehensive treatment plans emphasizing wellness and prevention. 

Mission Statement
East Arkansas Family Health Center's mission is to provide accessible, high-quality, comprehensive healthcare to our communities… one patient at a time. 

Vision Statement
East Arkansas Family Health Center will be a leader in quality healthcare, patient experience, and workforce engagement.

Our History 

1972: EAFHC was established as a non-profit organization

1974: EAFHC opened its’ doors to the public as a medical provider in West Memphis, AR

1976: The first satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Lepanto

1998: EAFHC established ADAC in response to the growing HIV/AIDS population in Crittenden County and surrounding areas

2009: The second satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Healthy Partners

2010: The third satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Trumann Family Health Center

2012: EAFHC - West Memphis site expanded from 7,700 square-feet to a 35,200 square-feet, state-of-the-art medical and dental facility. The additional space allowed EAFHC to treat nearly 10,000 new patients and provide nearly 27,000 new visits

2012: The fourth satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Helena Family Health Center

2014: EAFHC established a Behavioral Health Program

2015: The fifth satellite location as opened, EAFHC - Earle Family Health Center

2015: HIIP allowed EAFHC to add dental services to the Helena site; NAP allowed EAFHC to add vision services to the West Memphis site

2017: EAFHC unveiled the East Arkansas Family Health Center fitness park

2017: EAFHC was recognized as a “Health Center Quality Leader” by the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)

2017: The sixth satellite location was opened, EAFHC - Marvell; the first school-based site was opened at ASU Mid-South College

2018: The second and third school-based sites were opened at Marvell/Elaine and Marion School District

2020: Pharmacy services opened at EAFHC - Marvell site

2020: CARES allowed EAFHC to obtain the Delta Health Mobile Unit

2021: EAFHC received funding from ARP; ARP allowed EAFHC to begin Pediatric Expansion plans

2023: The fourth school-based site opened at Forrest City School District;  the Satellite location, EAFHC - South, was opened 

2024: EAFHC's new Pediatrics expansion opened to the public