About Us

Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. is a Community Health Center providing quality comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to residents of Escambia County and the surrounding areas. Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. is committed to assuring access to care for the medically needy, under insured, uninsured, and under-served populations.

Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. is a medical group made up of primary care Physicians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. The medical group along with staff consisting of Nurses, Medical Technologists, and Medical Assistants is one of the best sources from which to choose a health care professional.

History

Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. is a not for profit Florida health care corporation established in January 1991 and opened for service in November 1992. The Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. is located at 2200 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida. Recently, Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. was designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.

As A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. will expand access to care for the medically needy, under insured and working poor citizens of our area. Escambia Community Clinic's fifteen year history of providing outpatient primary care services to the medically needy and working poor citizens of our community served as a positive factor in obtaining grant funding.

The mission of Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. is to provide quality outpatient primary and acute health care services to citizens of Escambia County and surrounding area. Escambia Community Clinics, Inc. has a special focus to provide access to care for the under insured, un-insured, indigent and the medically needy regardless of their ability to pay for services.

As an FQHC our mission remains the same however, we will now be responsible for expanding services to our patients. One of the significant changes is that patients will be eligible to pay for services based on a "sliding fee" schedule. This will benefit our community by making care available to the working poor and medically needy at a significantly lower cost.

Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Don Turner
Mr. Turner received his Bachelor of Science, Health Care Administration from the University of Southern Illinois and is a Graduate of the Naval School of Health Sciences. Mr. Turner is a retired Naval Officer from the Medical Services Corp. Mr. Turner served in various capacities during his naval career including Chief Financial Officer, Officer in Charge of outpatient clinics and member of the Medical Inspector General's team. Mr. Turner joined the Escambia Community Clinics in 1993. He is married, has two sons, and three beautiful grand daughters. Mr.Turner enjoys reading, hunting, and sports.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sheila Brown, CFO 
Sheila graduated from Henderson State University in Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She joined Escambia Community Clinics in 2005 as the Chief Financial Officer. Sheila is married and has two sons, one in high school and one at FSU . Sheila enjoys spending time with her family, a good movie and shopping.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Colleen Betz, BS, MSM
Colleen graduated from University of West Florida in 1985 with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, and in 2005 from Troy University with a Masters Degree in Health Care Management. Colleen joined the ECC staff as the Laboratory Supervisor in 1999. She became Chief Operating Officer in 2005. Colleen enjoys camping and outdoor activities.

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT
Chandra Ryan, MSW
Chandra graduated from Auburn University in 1997 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, and Florida State University in 2000 with a Masters Degree in Social Work. Chandra has worked in various arenas of the Social Work profession including school readiness programs, hospitals, homeless, and people with disabilities. Chandra is married with two beautiful daughters who have brought the true meaning of life and love to her family. Chandra enjoys working in her garden, running, kayaking and most importantly, spending time with her family.

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