Who We Are
Expanding Access to Healthcare Across South Central LA
South Central Family Health Center (SCFHC), originally founded as San Pedro Family Health Center in 1981 by Dr. Ann Turner and Dr. Catherine Bax, began as a grassroots initiative to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare in South Central Los Angeles. Dr. Turner, a seasoned physician, and Dr. Bax, a former Catholic nun and educator turned Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, were deeply committed to serving underserved populations. In its early days, the clinic faced challenges in attracting patients, prompting the founders to distribute flyers at dawn to introduce themselves and their mission to the community. Located at the corner of San Pedro and Main Street, the clinic quickly became a lifeline for diverse individuals and families—many uninsured and fleeing economic instability and conflict. Over the past four decades, SCFHC has grown into a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), now operating 11 health centers across Los Angeles, including school-based Wellness Centers and two medical mobile clinics. SCFHC has earned recognition for its integrated care model, innovative community partnerships, and unwavering commitment to health equity, continuing to deliver comprehensive, culturally sensitive healthcare services to thousands of patients annually.
Welcome to SCFHC
For more than 40 years, SCFHC has been a trusted home for health care in Los Angeles County. We are proud to deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary and preventive health services to the diverse communities we serve—always with compassion, equity, and respect.
Our community is filled with hardworking families who count on us for essential medical care. As someone who has dedicated more than 25 years to the community health center movement, I have seen firsthand the growth and transformation of South Los Angeles and Central Avenue. My vision—and our commitment—remain clear: to build healthier communities by caring for the most vulnerable with excellence and heart.
At SCFHC, health care is more than treatment. It’s about relationships, trust, and empowering individuals to take charge of their health. Every person who walks through our doors is welcomed with dignity, respect, and personalized care. To us, patients are people, not numbers—and your wellness is our priority.
We invite you to visit our health centers and experience the quality of care that makes SCFHC unique. Whether for yourself, your family, or a loved one, our dedicated team is here for you every step of the way.
Thank you for allowing us to be your partner in health. Together, we will continue to create healthier futures for generations to come.
In health,
Genevieve Filmardirossian
Chief Executive Officer
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