About Us

Health West is a non–profit Community Health Center that was established in 1976. Health West operates clinics in Aberdeen, American Falls, Lava Hot Springs, Downey, and Pocatello. It is the only medical clinic in Aberdeen, Lava Hot Springs, and Downey.

Health West has a large number of bilingual and bicultural staff to better serve the Hispanic community. It partners with the Hispanic Health Project at Idaho State University to use promotoras to deliver health education and outreach to Hispanic residents in the service area.

A strong collaboration exists with Portneuf Medical Center and the Family Medicine Residency to support clinical education and service delivery. Collaborative relationships with other community organizations enable Health West to meet the mental health, substance abuse, vocational, social, and housing needs of patients. Health West participates in the 340-B prescription discount program and assists patients with access to pharmaceutical companies’ prescription assistance programs.

The mission of Health West is to provide high quality health care to all, regardless of ability to pay.