A nationally recognized Federally Qualified Community Health Center in Minneapolis serving the Cedar-Riverside and Longfellow communities with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Known for innovative care delivery including pioneering dental therapist programs and holistic, community-focused wellness services.
Details
Phone: 6123324973
Website: https://www.peoples-center.org/
Languages: EnglishInterpreter services available for limited English proficiency
Services
Emergency
- Urgent Dental Care — Emergency services for facial/mouth swelling, severe pain, abscess, trauma, exposed nerve, and broken tooth treatment
Endodontics
- Root Canals — Treatment that removes infected or damaged nerves, blood vessels or tissue from inside the tooth
General
- Behavioral Health Education & Guidance — Education and guidance about behavioral health, anxiety, and stress
- Case Management — Assistance with housing, emergency assistance, legal guidance, disability assistance, home care services, insurance navigation, citizenship assistance, and financial resources
- Case Management & Community Referrals — Case management and community referrals to behavioral health services
- Checkups & Physicals
- Diagnostic Assessments — Behavioral health diagnostic assessments
- Extractions/Removal of Tooth
- Individual Therapy — Behavioral health therapy sessions
- Integrated Behavioral Health Care — Integrated behavioral health care with health care team
- Interpreter Services — Free qualified interpreters for limited English proficiency and hearing impaired patients
- Sports Physicals
- Telehealth — Virtual visits available for medical, dental, and behavioral health services via phone or video
- TMJ Screening
Pediatric
- Well-Child Visits
Preventive
- Birth Control/Contraceptive Prescriptions & Education
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Chronic Disease Management — Managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and depression with care team support
- Fluoride Treatment — Strengthens tooth enamel to make teeth more resistant to acidic drinks/foods and reverse early decay
- Laboratory Testing Services
- Medication Counseling
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Pregnancy Care & Counseling — Certified Nurse Midwife services including pregnancy tests, care, and counseling
- Preventive Exam
- Sealants — Thin plastic coating painted onto chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent cavities
- Tooth Decay Assessment (Caries)
- Vaccinations — Immunizations for all ages
- X-Rays
Restorative
- Bridges and Crowns — Crowns cover and protect damaged teeth by restoring shape, size, strength and appearance
- Fillings
Team
What patients say
Vibe: community-oriented
Overwhelmingly positive regarding clinical quality and staff compassion, particularly Dr. Hicks and key team members, with strong appeals to uninsured and economically vulnerable patients. However, significant operational concerns around wait times, scheduling reliability, and inconsistent front-desk experiences undermine the patient experience for some. The practice excels at going above and beyond for vulnerable populations but struggles with resource allocation and patient flow management.
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- Dr. Hicks personally helped uninsured patient apply for medical insurance and scheduled follow-up care
- Successfully managed infected root canal and prevented further deterioration
- Dr. Hicks encountered patient at Convention Center and offered alternative care when insurance coverage gaps left patient with no options
- Staff made disabled patient on disability feel 'loved, respected and caring'
- Technician Fidaa noted multiple times for making patients feel comfortable and knowledgeable