About Southside
The Full Story
Southside Community Health Services was founded in 1971 by three volunteers in partnership with Southside Ministries and Abbott Northwestern Hospital to provide compassionate, high quality primary care to underserved individuals and families in the South Minneapolis community.
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Collaboration. Integrity. Consistency. Southside is a full-service care clinic committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive health services in a professional, inclusive, and culturally responsive setting. We offer a complete spectrum of outstanding care with services including medical, dental, vision and behavioral health. Southside ranks nationally in the top 10% as a Quality Leader for clinical quality outcomes.
Who We Are
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Mission
Improving the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Vision
Every member of Southside’s communities has the opportunity to lead a happy and productive life, built on a foundation of good health.
Values
We collaborate and share responsibility with each other and our patients. We work together to achieve our mission and vision by ensuring the well-being of our community and providing continuous support.
Contact Information
Medical (612) 827-7181
Dental (612) 822-9030
Vision (612) 821-2003
Behavioral Health (612) 827-7181
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Fax Medical and BH (612) 767-4545
Fax Dental and Vision (612) 821-2818
Locations
Southside Medical & Behavioral Health
324 East 35th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Dental & Vision
4243 4th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Southside is an FTCA Deemed Facility
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
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All patients have the right to receive considerate, respectful delivery of care regardless of age, race, color, national origin, culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, insurance status, or ability to pay for services.
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No one is ever turned away for the inability to pay. Southside Community Health Services (Southside) is a 501c (3) nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing access to primary care to anyone in need in South Minneapolis and the surrounding areas.