General Info

Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved supports and strengthens its member organizations through advocacy, education and communication. Founded in 1989 and incorporated as a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) non-profit corporation in 1990, the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved ( KAMU ) became recognized nationally as the state Primary Care Association ( PCA ) in 1991. As the state PCA, KAMU is charged with providing training, technical assistance and advocacy on behalf of federally funded Community Health Centers in Kansas. KAMU's membership, however, goes beyond Federally Qualified Community Health Centers ( FQHCs ) to include other public and private non-profit organizations that deliver primary health care services regardless of an individual's ability to pay. Members range from faith-based clinics to county health departments, all founded with a spirit of community and with a belief that all people deserve access to quality health care. Forty-two organizations are members of KAMU. Membership is open to all public and private non-profit organizations that meet KAMU's membership criteria.