About Community Health Center of Franklin County
The Community Health Center of Franklin County (CHCFC) is a healthcare provider offering medical and dental services, with a special focus on their Emergency Dental Clinic located in the basement of Baystate Franklin Hospital. This clinic provides free dental care to those in need and has earned praise from many patients. Visitors often find the clinic busy, but when it's their turn, they receive attentive and thorough care. The doctors, nurses, and medical assistants are highly skilled, with one patient noting how they identified a rare disease that had previously gone undiagnosed, successfully treating it and improving overall health. The staff is passionate and dedicated, ensuring each patient gets the care they need while promoting a welcoming environment for all. Patients appreciate the compassionate approach of the dental team, especially Dr. Kernaf, who is known for being kind, thorough, and professional. Many patients, even those with complex medical problems or fears, feel at ease and trust the care they receive. The clinic also emphasizes the importance of community health, being a non-profit organization that helps ensure insurance supports care for everyone. Overall, CHCFC’s Emergency Dental Clinic and its staff are praised for their skilled and caring service, making a positive difference in the lives of many who visit.
Superb little clinic; very busy, the providers might run a little late, but when it's my turn I get the time I need; the doctors, nurses, and medical assistants are top notch. I have complex medical problems, & they really focus on my problems and make sure I get the health care I need. They even figured out I had a rare disease (strongyloides causing my asthma) that nobody else had previously figured out; they treated it and my asthma went away. I recommend them to my friends.
Incredibly passionate group of providers. Chcfc is non-profit as well, which means my insurance helps pay for other people in my community to receive care. All patients are welcome just as they are, and are afforded the consent based model of care.
Upon first arriving at CHCFC Dental Care at BFMC, I was greeted with open arms by Mary. Explaining the pain I was in, she introduced me to Ed, the Assistant, who proceeded to go above and beyond to find out the problem with my tooth.
Dr. Allujami(who was AMAZING !!!) explained everything in detail, and within a week the tooth was extracted, and I was on my way to recovery!!! Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation I have for this office !!!!!!