### Question
What is the definition of health center?


### Answer
The definition of **health center** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 254b*:

> an entity that serves a population that is medically underserved, or a special medically underserved population comprised of migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, the homeless, and residents of public housing, by providing, either through the staff and supporting resources of the center or through contracts or cooperative arrangements—


(A) required primary health services (as defined in subsection (b)(1) of this section)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart i-health centers**

