Southeast Community Health Systems (SCHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center, opened its newest location in

Zachary July 1, 2012. SCHS is a growing, diverse health system with seven locations in four parishes including East Baton Rouge, St. Helena, Livingston and Tangipahoa.

SCHS’ Zachary location is conveniently located across from Lane Regional Medical Center, and is an 18,000 square foot facility featuring six state of the art dental operatories, nine medical exam rooms, four behavioral health offices with cutting edge telemedicine equipment and an in-house pharmacy. The Zachary location also provides (WIC) services for women, infants and children.

The goal is to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers in the area to alleviate health disparities among the residents of Zachary and surrounding areas.

SCHS is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the National Committee for

Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. The NCQA Seal is widely recognized as a symbol of quality. The organization is also in compliance with the Meaningful Use Requirements stipulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 specifies three main components of Meaningful Use, all of which the organization is in compliance:

• The use of a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a meaningful manner, such as e-prescribing.

• The use of certified EHR technology for electronic exchange of health information to improve quality of health care.

• The use of certified EHR technology to submit clinical quality and other measures.

The providers and staff of SCHS believe in treating patients holistically. The care and compassion provided to patients create an atmosphere of security, not only with health concerns, but with overall well-being.

Selina Senegal, the Chief Executive Officer, is committed to excellence and continuity of exemplary health care services to the communities which are served by SCHS.

SCHS looks forward to serving Zachary and the surrounding areas. Do not hesitate to stop by Southeast Community Health Systems, located at 6351 Main St. in Zachary, or call 225-306-2000 for an appointment.