About Us
CABUN Rural Health Services is a private non-profit corporation developed to provide affordable care to meet the primary medical and dental care needs of the residents in 8 counties of rural south and southwestern Arkansas, especially in the communities of Hampton, Bearden, Strong, Hope, Amity, El Dorado and Lewisville.
CABUN Rural Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers care in Arkansas communities that would have no other source of healthcare. Through our affiliations, CABUN is able to provide affordable medical, laboratory, radiological, behavioral health and dental services to all in Arkansas.
CABUN Rural Health Services is deeply committed to giving back to the communities we serve. Beyond offering essential primary healthcare services to all individuals in need, we actively engage in various initiatives to support and uplift our local communities. In many areas, we provide school physicals and collaborate with local schools on extracurricular activities, ensuring students have the support they need. We also partner with church programs to promote healthy living for all community members. Additionally, our staff volunteers on community boards across the counties we serve, ensuring no one is left behind in our mission to foster a healthier Arkansas.
CABUN Rural Health Services has created a Patient-Centered Medical Home through a network of primary care clinics, dental clinics, and wellness centers. CABUN’s highly-trained doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals provide education and prevention programs to other Arkansas agencies, as well as to our patients.
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C.254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives Health and Human Services (HHS) funding and has a deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. HRSA FTCA.
Our History
CABUN’s leaders made the decision to become a community health center in 1977 so that we could serve as a “safety net” for rural communities to ensure that no one who needs healthcare is denied access. We believe that healthy communities are the essence of American life.
The direction CABUN has taken in the last few years is a visible expression of the unswerving commitment we have to the Arkansas communities we serve. Our partnerships with local businesses and concerned citizen groups, as well as our participation in community development activities, speak to our ongoing commitment to provide affordable health for all in Arkansas.
Our Mission
To be patient focused and provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our surrounding communities
Our Vision
To improve medical, dental, and behavioral health outcomes for all while expanding our healthcare reach.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to provide accessible, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare services that meet the unique needs of our communities. to be dedicated to delivering personalized care that empowers individuals and families to achieve optimal health and well-being, through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we strive to remove barriers to care and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthier life.
