Overview
First Choice Community Healthcare provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services through six health centers and a school-based center, serving more than 50,000 people each year in central New Mexico. Its integrated care model embeds behavioral health within primary care and includes WIC and family-focused support to promote whole-person wellness. The organization operates as a federally qualified health center with an open-door policy, long-standing commitment to underserved communities, and accreditation by The Joint Commission, differentiating it from many providers. Its goal is to improve health, life skills, and wellbeing for community members by delivering accessible, coordinated care while helping grow the local healthcare workforce.
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What believers are saying
- FCCH added Human Resources Director Dalon Bynum in 2026, signaling operational rebuilding.
- Audited 2023 statements filed January 2026 showed no compliance findings.
- September 2026 contract ratification reduces labor unrest and supports staffing stability.
What critics are saying
- 2022 data breach exposed patient information; hiring trust damage persists into 2026.
- 2023 New Mexico attorney general scrutiny over mismanagement still shadows leadership credibility.
- Nonprofit dependence on Medicaid reimbursements and grants leaves cash flow vulnerable to funding shocks.
What makes First Choice Community Healthcare unique
- New Mexico FQHC serving Albuquerque and Los Lunas with primary, dental, and WIC services.
- FCCH offers free Medicaid application and renewal assistance, deepening patient retention.
- First-ever union contract ratified in September 2026 strengthens employee voice and service continuity.
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