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Early Childhood Center of Excellence

1151 16th St.
Douglas, Arizona 85607 | Map it! Hours
  • Monday - Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Phone 520-364-5437

The new Early Childhood Center of Excellence in Douglas is a pediatric center focused on children from birth to 11 years old and for children with special health care needs. In addition to services offered at all Chiricahua pediatric locations such as pediatric acute and preventative care, enrollment services, integrated behavioral health, and dietetics; unique features of the ECCE are offered to enhance your parenting experience and help your child grow. The Center’s features allow parents to focus on their child throughout their visit to the ECCE. Features include: a screen free zone, reading corners, the First Three program, developmental toy boxes, volunteer readers, support groups, and integrated dental care.

PROVIDERS
Claudia Pleitez, MD FAAP
Pediatrician

Claudia Pleitez, MD FAAP

Pediatrician

Pediatric Department

I believe in the project and I like the community. I love that we are the patient's health care home for the community where we serve.

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Darlene Melk, MD FAAP CPE
Chief Medical Officer

Darlene Melk, MD FAAP CPE

Chief Medical Officer

Pediatric Department

I believe in community medicine.  In order to provide the highest quality and most comprehensive care to our patients, we need partners.  At CCHCI we have care coordination, nursing expertise, and administrative support to practice the kind of medicine that everyone deserves.

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Jeffrey Holzberg, MD MSc FAAP
Community Pediatrician

Jeffrey Holzberg, MD MSc FAAP

Community Pediatrician

Pediatric Department

In Line with the mission of Chiricahua, I believe in putting patients first and providing a high level of care, no matter who comes to the clinic's doorstep. Chiricahua also allows the opportunity to partner with the community outside of the clinic doors.

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Jessica Crewse, FNP
Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Crewse, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Coming Soon

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Jonathan Melk, MD, FAAP
Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Melk, MD, FAAP

Chief Executive Officer

Administration Department

I believe that ALL people deserve access to excellent healthcare. I believe that what we do every single day at CCHCI is important and meaningful in ways beyond what words can even express. I believe that only through the diligence of teamwork can CCHCI be an exceptional organization. I am inspired and driven forward daily by the conviction and talent of my colleagues who believe the same.

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Pamela Oliphant, RDN
Registered Dietitian

Pamela Oliphant, RDN

Registered Dietitian

Dietetics Department

I'm excited to be working with the employees of CCHCI in providing excellent healthcare for all in Cochise County.

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Locations

Benson
Benson Family Health Center

335 S. Ocotillo Ave, Benson, AZ 85602
520-586-4040

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Benson
Benson Pharmacy

335 S. Ocotillo Ave.
Benson, AZ 85602
520-586-4699

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Bisbee
Bisbee Family Health Center

108 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-3309

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Bisbee
Bisbee Pharmacy

307 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-4660

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Douglas
Douglas Administration and Call Center

1205 F Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-1429

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Douglas
Douglas High School Student Clinic

Douglas High School
1550 15th Street,
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-1429

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Douglas
Early Childhood Center of Excellence

1151 16th St.
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-5437

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Douglas
Ginger Ryan Clinic

1100 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-3285

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Douglas
Pediatric Center of Excellence

815 15th Street,
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-5437

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Douglas
Douglas Pharmacy

1111 F Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-6860

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Elfrida
Cliff Whetten Clinic

10566 N. Hwy 191,
Elfrida, AZ 85610
520-642-2222

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Family Dental Center

115 Calle Portal
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Adult Clinic

155 Calle Portal Suite 300
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Vista Pediatrics Clinic

155 Calle Portal, Suite 700
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-0203

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Pharmacy

155 Calle Portal Suite 600
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-515-8678

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center

77 Calle Portal
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Administration

354 S Hwy 92
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-364-1429

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Willcox
Willcox Medical Clinic

251 W Rex Allen Dr
Willcox, AZ 85643
520-766-1051

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County Wide
Mobile Medical/Dental Clinics

Serving all of Cochise County.
520-642-2222

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After Hours Advice
After Hours Advice
Asesoría Después de Horario

520-432-3309

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Make a Payment
Pay Your Bill

To Mail a Payment:
PO BOX 845659
Los Angeles,
CA 90084-5659
(520) 276-0085

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Prescription Refills
Prescription Refills

ASK ABOUT FREE HOME DELIVERY!

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Free Patient Portal
Patient Portal Login

If you don't yet have access you will need a one-time PIN. Call today or ask at any location and we can help.
520-364-1429

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For all inquiries - including questions about billing, employment and media, call 520-364-1429 or email cchci@cchci.org

Medical Records FAX number 520-515-8690

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Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. is a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center and a tax exempt not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1996 as a small, rural health clinic operating in a community center, Chiricahua has since grown to become the largest primary care organization in southeastern Arizona, serving more than 33,000 patients annually. Chiricahua operates fifteen fixed-site medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy clinics, and eight mobile-medical and mobile-dental units, that serve patients throughout the more than 6200 square mile borderlands of Cochise County.
Any compliance related complaints may be reported by calling the compliance hotline at 520-515-8677. All other complaints can be submitted by emailing cchci@cchci.org

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