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National Health Center Week

August 6 - 12, 2023

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      Patient Appreciation Day
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Wednesday, 8/9 – Patient Appreciation Day

For the first time in history, Community Health Centers served more than 30 million patients in 2021. A legacy more than 60 years in the making, the Community Health Center movement began as a journey of building power among people within their unique communities. Today, Community Health Centers represent the largest network of primary care providers in America. Community Health Centers serve
1 in 11 people in the U.S. including:

  • 1 in 9 children and adolescents
  • 1 in 7 racial and ethnic minorities
  • 1 in 6 Medicaid beneficiaries
  • 1 in 5 uninsured persons
  • 1 in 3 people in poverty

Additionally, federal policy requires that at least 51% of Community Health Center board members be patients of the health centers they represent. Consumer board members volunteer their time and expertise to be a voice for others who are served by the health center in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. We celebrate the patients and community board members who keep Community Health Centers accountable for meeting the needs of local communities.

Consider these resources and ideas in recognition of Patient Appreciation Day:

  • Invite patients and board members to record a video sharing why advocating for Community Health Centers is important to them.
  • Host a community health fair or open house. Invite other community organizations to provide resources and activities for patients.
  • Plan a recognition event for board members who volunteer to serve in the Community Health Center movement.
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About the Health Center Advocacy Network

Community Health Centers provide comprehensive care to more than 30 million patients at 14,500 service delivery sites in every U.S. state and territory. They are not-for-profit organizations driven by the mission to improve the well-being of the communities they serve. By providing highly coordinated and integrated care, Community Health Centers save the healthcare system more than $24 billion annually in reduced emergency, hospital, and specialty care costs.

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