Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your clinic hours?
A: We are open every Monday evening from 5:30-7:00pm.
Q: How do I get to the Ely Community Health Center?
A: Our clinic is located in the Frandsen Bank Building at 40 North 1st Avenue East.
Q: What time should I get there, and where should I go when I arrive?
A: The clinic doors are open at 5:15 pm. Enter the Frandsen Bank Building through the side door (there is a sign for the Ely Community Health Center on the door). We are located down the stairs.
Q: Can I make an appointment?
A: No appointments are necessary. We see patients in the order they arrive. We will stay until all patients have been seen.
Q: How long will my appointment take?
A: Your appointment time will vary, depending on why you are visiting us. It could be as short as 15 minutes. You might be there longer if you need more complicated assistance.
Q: Will my clinic visit cost me anything?
A: No. Your visit is free.
Q: Do I need to have insurance?
A: No. We will ask you for an insurance card if you have one only so we can keep track of how many people we see with insurance and how many we see without.
Q:What should I bring with me?
A: Bring a picture identification card. If you have an insurance card, please bring that. If you are taking any medications or supplements, please bring a list with exact names and dosages. If possible, bring the actual prescription bottles with you.
Q: What is a specialty referral?
A: A specialty referral is a referral to another provider or organization who can better help you with your problem. It might not be a medical provider. We can help with a number of problems.
Q: What if I need prescription medications?
A: We can assist you in finding a place to get your prescription filled (or refilled).
Q: How can I help?
A: We can always use help at the clinic. You can give us a donation (money) or help us by volunteering. We can find a way for you to help, even if you can only volunteer one time! A medical background is not necessary for our volunteers.
Q: Are my contributions tax deductible?
A: Yes. The Ely Community Health Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Q: I don't see the information I am looking for here. Who can I contact?
A: If you still have questions we would love to hear from you. You can contact us through the form on our website, send us an email, or give us a call at the office.
A: We are open every Monday evening from 5:30-7:00pm.
Q: How do I get to the Ely Community Health Center?
A: Our clinic is located in the Frandsen Bank Building at 40 North 1st Avenue East.
Q: What time should I get there, and where should I go when I arrive?
A: The clinic doors are open at 5:15 pm. Enter the Frandsen Bank Building through the side door (there is a sign for the Ely Community Health Center on the door). We are located down the stairs.
Q: Can I make an appointment?
A: No appointments are necessary. We see patients in the order they arrive. We will stay until all patients have been seen.
Q: How long will my appointment take?
A: Your appointment time will vary, depending on why you are visiting us. It could be as short as 15 minutes. You might be there longer if you need more complicated assistance.
Q: Will my clinic visit cost me anything?
A: No. Your visit is free.
Q: Do I need to have insurance?
A: No. We will ask you for an insurance card if you have one only so we can keep track of how many people we see with insurance and how many we see without.
Q:What should I bring with me?
A: Bring a picture identification card. If you have an insurance card, please bring that. If you are taking any medications or supplements, please bring a list with exact names and dosages. If possible, bring the actual prescription bottles with you.
Q: What is a specialty referral?
A: A specialty referral is a referral to another provider or organization who can better help you with your problem. It might not be a medical provider. We can help with a number of problems.
Q: What if I need prescription medications?
A: We can assist you in finding a place to get your prescription filled (or refilled).
Q: How can I help?
A: We can always use help at the clinic. You can give us a donation (money) or help us by volunteering. We can find a way for you to help, even if you can only volunteer one time! A medical background is not necessary for our volunteers.
Q: Are my contributions tax deductible?
A: Yes. The Ely Community Health Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Q: I don't see the information I am looking for here. Who can I contact?
A: If you still have questions we would love to hear from you. You can contact us through the form on our website, send us an email, or give us a call at the office.