### Question
How does General Provisions define public health center?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300s*, **public health center** is defined as:

> a publicly owned facility for the provision of public health services, including related publicly owned facilities such as laboratories, clinics, and administrative offices operated in connection with such a facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XIV-HEALTH RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > Part C-General Provisions**

