1,200 Health Centers serve 22 Million Americans Yearly [INFOGRAPHIC]
“Over 1,200 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) deliver vital healthcare to more than 22 million at-risk patients each year. FQHCs are community-based and patient-directed health centers that offer comprehensive, high-quality primary care services, including mental health, dental, and substance abuse services, to every patient regardless of his or her ability to pay.” Read More
Oklahoma City Loses 1 Million Pounds in Fight for Preventive Health with the Help of a Redesign and Health and Wellness Centers
“In 2007, Mayor Mick Cornett challenged Oklahoma City to lose one million pounds. The challenge, “This City is Going On A Diet,” was in response to the growing rates of obesity, which placed Oklahoma City consistently amongst the top ten of the most obese cities in the United States.” Read More
NPs are Happy to Work in Nurse-managed Health Centers
“Nurse-managed health centers (NMHC) are popping up all over the country in response to the primary care shortage, and nurse practitioners (NP) who work in them are quite satisfied.” Read More
During National Health Center Week, HHS announces an additional $169 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 266 community health centers
“Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today $169 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 266 new health center sites in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services in communities that need them most. These new health center sites are projected to increase access to health care services for over 1.2 million patients.” Read More
