Federally Qualified Health Centers
By Amanda Larch
provide equal health services regardless of socioeconomic status . However , his main challenge is always how to do more with less .
“ We often face funding cuts , but we are still expected to provide the same amount of service ,” he says . “ My goal is for FamilyCare to provide the highest quality care for our patients . We know from patient surveys and feedback that our patients want more services from us , and we intend to provide them .”
Glover ’ s passion for serving the community extends beyond his professional life and into his personal life . He has been serving on nonprofit boards and volunteering his time and resources for the last 20 years . Glover currently serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Central West Virginia , Children ’ s Home Society of West Virginia , CAMC Foundation , West Virginia Primary Care Association , West Virginia Medical Group Management Association and West Virginia chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives . In the past , he has served on the boards of Norwalk Hospital ,
the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois and Confluence Academies .
Glover has received several awards throughout his career , including the 2011 Fontbonne University Alumni Award , St . Louis American Foundation Salute to Young Leaders in 2012 and American College of Healthcare Executives Connecticut Chapter Diversity Award in 2016 . While he is honored to have received each commendation , Glover considers his family to be his greatest success and being a father as his most rewarding job .
Glover strives to be a servant leader , which he believes has had the largest impact on his success .
“ Servant leaders put the needs of others ahead of their own ,” he says . “ For me , this means empowering the team to do its best . One of the characteristics of servant leadership is a commitment to the growth of people . I view each person as a unique individual with intrinsic value that goes beyond their contribution to the organization , so I want to help them grow personally and professionally .” •
West Virginia ’ s Federally Qualified Health Centers ( FQHCs ) serve approximately 25 % of the state ’ s population . Also known as community health centers , FQHCs are community based and provide care to children , adults and those who are uninsured or who have Medicaid , Medicare or private insurance .
The Mountain State is home to 31 FQHCs , with approximately 390 locations throughout the state . Some schools partner with FQHCs to provide direct access to children in need by offering medical , behavioral and dental / oral health care . Additionally , they can act as immunization clinics , administering flu shots to children and their families .
FQHCs provide additional services depending on the needs of the communities they serve with grants through the 340B program , which offers savings to health care providers and patients with access to affordable medications . Funds saved are then passed on to patients through expanded services . For example , Cabin Creek Health System recently hired a clinical pharmacist to work with patients on medication adherence , and Lincoln County Primary Care Center is home to a black lung pulmonary rehabilitation center .
According to Sherri Ferrell , CEO of the West Virginia Primary Care Association , one key component to receiving funding for FQHCs is census data , as census numbers help drive federal resources to the state . Ferrell works to ensure each FQHC covers the total cost of care and offers the highest quality care for its patients .
FamilyCare Health Centers are part of the FQHC network in West Virginia , supported by funds from the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources .
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