About Us
Serving the needs of the community since 1974.
East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. (EAFHC) is a nonprofit organization, as deemed by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). We serve the residents of Crittenden, Poinsett, Mississippi, St. Francis, and Phillips counties and are 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 we serve. Our staff ensures that no patients who need healthcare are denied access and that they receive the best customer service. Our providers treat patients of all ages—from newborns to the elderly—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 opened: EAFHC-Lepanto.
1998: EAFHC established the Arkansas Delta AIDS Care Center (ADAC) in response to the growing HIV/AIDS population in Crittenden County and surrounding areas.
2009: The second satellite location opened: EAFHC-Healthy Partners.
2010: The third satellite location opened: EAFHC-Trumann Family Health Center.
2012: The 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 opened: EAFHC-Helena Family Health Center.
2014: EAFHC established a Behavioral Health Program.
2015: The fifth satellite location 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 opened: EAFHC-Marvell. The first school-based site was opened at ASU Mid-South College.
2018: The second and third school-based sites 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, and the Satellite location EAFHC-South opened.
2024: EAFHC's new Pediatrics expansion opened to the public.
