In accordance with the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act (FSHCAA), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) deems Metro Community Health Centers to be an employee of the Public Health Service (PHS). We are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for actions within the scope of deemed employment. A deemed health center, its employees, and eligible contractors working within the approved scope of the project are considered federal employees and are immune from lawsuits for medical malpractice.
For your privacy, please do not send sensitive personal or medical information via text message unless specifically requested by Metro Community Health Centers. Some communications may instead direct you to our secure patient portal.
