Crescent Community Health Center

“Crescent community health center contracted both robert half international and dara groop consulting to carry out the roles of chief financial officer and chief executive officer until those positions could be filed by the organization.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on the audited financial statements and information provided by the accounting department of the organization. After to filing, the form 990 is submitted to the finance director of the organization, the finance committee and the full board.”

“Board members shall provide full disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, including completing an initial conflict of potential or actual interest statement when appointed, and completing a conflict of potential or actual interest statement at least annually (january each year thereafter.) board members are required to disclose potential and/or actual conflicts of interest prior to specific board decisions. The board chairperson may ask persons with potential conflicts to not participate in discussions at the board meetings if an issue before the board is sensitive to allegations of conflict. No employee, officer or agent shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, or any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. The officers, employees and agents of the recipient shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to sub-agreements. However, recipients may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees or agents of the recipients.”

“The compensation of the organization's ceo, other officers, and key employees was reviewed by the personnel committee of the board of directors using comparative data from the iowa workforce development for dubuque county. In addition to comparative data from various national websites such as simplyhired.com, salarylist.com, and indeed.com, as well as the health associations of the iowa primary care association and the national association of community health centers. The review process was documented in the committee's minutes and occurred during numerous meetings in fiscal year 2024.”

“The compensation of the organization's ceo, other officers, and key employees was reviewed by the personnel committee of the board of directors using comparative data from the iowa workforce development for dubuque county. In addition to comparative data from various national websites such as simplyhired.com, salarylist.com, and indeed.com, as well as the health associations of the iowa primary care association and the national association of community health centers. The review process was documented in the committee's minutes and occurred during numerous meetings in fiscal year 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public to be viewed on-site or to be mailed upon written request.”

“The organization provides primary healthcare services by physicians and allied health professionals, oral health services by dentists and dental hygienists, diagnostic laboratory services diagnostic x-ray services, preventive health services, patient case management, pharmacy services, referrals for ob, mental health, and substance abuse services, preventive and restorative dental services, and translation services.”

“(Expenses $ 1,559,983 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 2,318,074) DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE HEALTH CARE CENTER PROVIDED BRAIN HEALTH SERVICES TO 7,168 PATIENTS. BRAIN HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE: PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELING, AND OTHER SERVICES.”

“Organization's mission: crescent community health center is a local medical and dental clinic providing basic (primary) medical, oral and brain health care. Our doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, dental hygienists and other staff offer high-quality and affordable care to anyone needing a medical and/or dental home. Our philosophy is to make you, the patient, the center of care and a partner in your treatment. The cost of our services for uninsured patients are figured on a sliding fee scale and discounted based upon the household income and size. We serve individuals and families who are uninsured, underinsured and those with various types of insurance. Patients from any area are welcomed to our practice. Value statements accessibility: we believe all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, should have access to quality healthcare services. Collaboration: we believe collaboration and affiliation with other providers/agencies will strengthen our program with regard to levels of care and breadth of services. Diversity and dignity: we value diversity and believe in the dignity of each person. Quality: we believe that the highest standard of care should be available for all. We exist to enhance and promote the health and well being of everyone through education, prevention and treatment. Advocacy: we will represent the people we serve and promote the right of everyone to receive the highest quality health care available. Service: we believe every aspect of our services provided by a caring staff should reflect that meeting the needs of each patient is paramount to the dignity of each person. Support: we believe individuals and families are successful with community support, and our communities can and should work together for the needs of all in the tri-state area.”