Family Care Health Center (FCHC), founded by nurses in 1969, will build a $14 million, 27,000-square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility in the Dutchtown area.
The new health center will offer comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, nutritional services, WIC and pharmaceutical services alongside Habitat for Humanity St. Louis at the corner of Grand and Chippewa. FCHC has four locations in the St. Louis area.
“As we look to the next 55 years, we understand the importance of expanding our reach to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities,” said CEO Aramide Ayorinde.
“The new health care center will provide residents with additional access to essential medical and behavioral health services, health education, and support programs.Choosing to build in Dutchtown was a key decision for us for several reasons. It made the most sense for me.
“Not only does this align with our mission, it also allows us to meet the growing health care needs of our community. It also provides a sense of coming full circle to the site of the old St. Anthony Hospital. ”
Kimberly McKinney, CEO of Habitat for Humanity St. Louis, said her organization is looking forward to welcoming Family Care Health Center as a neighbor.
Kimberly McKinney, CEO of Habitat for Humanity St. “I’m doing it,” he said.
“When we moved our administrative offices and south side store in 2018, we made a proactive choice to invest in the Dutchtown community.The development of the Family Health Center is an investment in our current shared community. I will continue.”
Ward 3 Alderman Shane Cohn said the search for a new home for the Family Care Health Center in Dutchtown has been several years in the making.
“It is amazing that the site that was home to St. Anthony Hospital decades ago will once again provide these health care options and services to the people and families of our community. Habitat for Humanity and FCHC “The synergistic effects of this will only promote the health and prosperity of our neighbors,” he said.
Construction is expected to begin in November 2024 and the facility is expected to open in June 2026.
“FCHC is continually working to develop innovative programs and partnerships that ensure the best for both our patients and our communities,” Ayorinde said.
“We recognize the importance of connecting with other key stakeholders in the continuum of care, so we continue to develop and nurture these relationships.”
Mr. Ayorinde joined Family Care Health Centers as CEO in January 2023, replacing Dr. Robert Massey, who retired after 28 years as CEO.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in public health, a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in health care management, and a doctorate in urban health systems from Rutgers University.
She served as chief operating officer at Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., where she led operations for a network of 11 facilities serving approximately 90,000 people in the Philadelphia region.
FCHS is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving more than 20,000 patients in the St. Louis region.
