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The National Association of Community Health Centers Endorses Bipartisan Urban Indian Health Parity Act to Strengthen Healthcare for Urban Native Communities

National Council on Urban Indian Health

On October 30, 2024, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) endorsed Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2)’s bill, The Urban Indian Health Parity Act (H.R. 6533, “NACHC is proud to support the bipartisan Urban Indian Health Parity Act to advance health equity in Medicaid reimbursement.

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New Research Findings: Americans Want Climate Leadership from the Health Sector

Climate for Health

ecoAmerica’s latest American Climate Perspectives Survey, published in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers, reveals that Americans are ready and eager for health professionals to advance climate action.

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Health Equity in Action: Climate Week 2024

Climate for Health

The Climate for Health team is proud to have partnered with the National Association of Community Health Centers and the American Public Health Association for a session on climate action and health equity at Climate Week.

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$1.5M Kaiser grant to create health equity playbook

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

Black Directors Health Equity Agenda, a Chicago-based coalition of Black board directors, seeks to address health disparities in public hospitals and community health centers with a $1.5 million grant from Kaiser Permanente.

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‘If there’s no money, there’s no mission’: An interview with FQHC expert Beth Wrobel

Phreesia

Community health centers across the U.S. In recognition of National Health Center Week (August 4 th to 10 th ), we sat down with Beth Wrobel, a community health center consultant and former CEO of HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with 12 clinics across Indiana.

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Government Shutdown Staved Off through March 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Among other provisions, it also included disaster relief funds and a few short-term health-related extensions, such as for community health centers, telehealth, and Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs).

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Community Health Workers Spread Across the US, Even in Rural Areas

KFF Health News

The workers are “an extension of the health care system” and serve as a link “between the formality of this health care system and the community,” she said. The programs are often based at hospital systems or community health centers.