Registration

How do I become a patient at Sunshine Community Health Center?

  • Make an appointment at the Talkeetna or Willow clinic by calling 733-2273
  • You will be asked for your name, date of birth, and phone number.
  • You will also be asked if you have health insurance and if you would like to apply for the discount fee schedule.
  • The scheduler will ask you to bring the following:
  • Picture ID
  • Current Medications
  • Medical Records, including immunization record if available
  • You will need to bring proof of residency (a bill sent to your home address with your name on it)
  •  Insurance cards you may have including Medicare and Medicaid/Denali Kid Care
  • New Patients need to schedule an appoinment with the patient advocate 30 minutes prior to your medical appointment to ensure that all paperwork is completed prior to your visit with the provider.

What happens when I get to my first appointment?

  • Once you arrive you will be asked to complete a registration form (you may print the one at the bottom of this page and bring it with you filled out).
  • Sign a HIPAA document and information on the discount fee program.
  • You will have your picture taken.
  • Complete a Health History form.
  • Sign a Release of Information form to obtain your previous medical records.

What do I do after my appointment?

  • If you need a follow-up appointment, please stop at the scheduler's window to make your next appointment.
  • If your provider has prescribed any medications that will dispensed from SCHC, you will obtain them at the front desk when you check out.
  • It is important that you checkout with the front desk to ensure that all the necessary forms have been completed.

patient registration form

Mission Statement

Sunshine Community Health Center offers accessible, proactive, quality health care regardless of an ability to pay.