About Us

Optimus Health Care is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in southwestern Connecticut. Optimus operates community health centers in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Stratford. All of our facilities are Joint Commission accredited and provide comprehensive health care to all regardless of race, income, or insurance status. We have a caring multilingual staff to serve our patients. Whether between jobs or just struggling to make ends meet, our patients can be assured that Optimus is there to keep them and their families healthy.

As of last count, Optimus Health Care has:

49,241 Patients
213,555 Annual Visits
380 Employees
97 providers
17 sites
6 School-Based Health Centers

Our Mission

The mission of the Optimus Foundation is to support development of new Optimus facilities and improvements in existing Optimus facilities and to promote public awareness and understanding of the services Optimus provides. We believe a healthy community leads to an improved quality of life for all of us who work, live and play in our community.

Your donation will help Optimus in its mission to:

Construct and renovate medical office facilities
Raise $500,000 for the completion of the 2nd floor at 805 Atlantic Street.
Invest in technology and equipment to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Invest in staff training, research, and development
Increase public awareness of Optimus Health Care’s community service
Encourage volunteerism and sponsor community outreach
Advocate healthy and safe lifestyles
Sustain the mission of Optimus Health Care

The Optimus Foundation can work with human resource offices and independent tax professionals to help individuals with annual giving plans, estate planning, and matching employer programs.