Our Story

Founded in 1979, Premier Community HealthCare is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Pasco and Hernando Counties.

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Community-Focused Care Across Pasco & Hernando Counties

Our highly-trained and dedicated team of professionals work to create personalized treatment plans aimed at enriching the health and well-being of all patients and their families. Our care team includes board certified and board eligible Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants complemented by a wide variety of support staff that provide comprehensive, high-quality, cost- efficient medical care regardless of the ability to pay.

Services include Chiropractic Care, Behavioral Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Women’s Health, Diabetes Self-Management Support, Medication Assistance, Patient Care Coordination, Smoking Cessation, and other wellness programs.

Our History

In 1978, a group of citizens from the Trilby Civic Group met concerned for people in need in the area. This group of volunteers secured donations to open East Pasco Health Center in January of 1979 and became the inaugural Board of Directors. The first patients were seen in a modular facility that served as a health center with one primary care physician providing services to medically underserved patients. Later that year, the center was fully incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. It was designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center and a Migrant Health Center, led by a consumer majority community board.

From those humble beginnings, the center went through names changes, location changes, renovations, expansion, and significant growth. Its current name, Premier Community HealthCare Group, Inc., was established in 2004 to better brand itself as a primary care provider for the entire county. Premier Community HealthCare has grown from serving a few hundred patients in a modular unit with one provider and less than 10 employees to serving more than 46,000 patients at multiple locations in Pasco and Hernando counties with an average of 315 care team members. Since its inception, the organization has provided more than one million patient care services.

Today, Premier Community HealthCare employs a highly-skilled, compassionate, and culturally diverse workforce committed to improving residents’ lives and removing healthcare barriers for the uninsured and medically underserved communities through high-quality, accessible primary and preventive care.

President & CEO Message

Joseph Resnick, MHA, FACHE

As the Chief Executive Officer of Premier Community HealthCare (Premier), it is my pleasure to welcome you on behalf of our Care Team and Board of Directors.

Premier delivers medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health services for every stage of life. For over 46 years we have been committed to meeting the needs of our surrounding communities and providing high-quality compassionate care through licensed and certified providers and caring support staff.

As a nationally recognized patient-centered medical home, we have a deep sense of pride and commitment to those who place trust in our services. Our focus is to deliver exceptional care that exceeds standards of quality and patient satisfaction.

It is an honor and privilege to be a part of this team. We invite you to visit our clinic locations to discover how our range or services can meet the health and wellness needs of you and your loved ones.

Mission

To provide accessible healthcare services for all.

Vision

A community where everyone is healthy.

Values

Our values represent shared beliefs and essential principles that guide our behavior, our patient services, and our decision making.

Core Values

Teamwork: We collaborate within and outside the community health center to be our best.

Respect: We give respect to self and others to foster a positive environment.

Integrity: We adhere to ethical principles without compromising the truth.

Compassion:We show kindness, caring and a willingness to help others.

Excellence: We deliver world class service each day.