National Association of Community Health Centers

08/07/2026

From rural towns to urban neighborhoods, Community Health Centers are there, serving patients of all demographics.

This includes veterans, people without housing, older adults, and expectant parents.

In 2025 alone, health centers provided prenatal care to more than 618,000 patients. Nearly three-fourths were seen in the first trimester, a critical window for healthy outcomes.

Early and consistent prenatal care at health centers is proven to improve birth outcomes like higher birth weights and fewer preterm births.

That’s what it means to meet people where they are — with care they can trust, no matter their circumstances.

08/07/2026

The celebration continues! 🎉

Throughout National Health Center Week, NACHC staff have been traveling across the country to join Community Health Center celebrations, tour innovative facilities, and recognize the people transforming primary care in their communities.

Here's another look at where our team has been celebrating this week:

📍 Lauren Nath, Federal Affairs Manager
• Native American Health Center (Oakland, CA)

📍 Hana Miller, Special Assistant to the Chief Policy Officer, & Catherine Biglaiser, Program Specialist, Federal Affairs
• Broad Top Area Medical Center (Pennsylvania)
• Sadler Health Center (Carlisle, PA)

📍 Libby Thurman, Vice President, PCA & HCCN Relations
• Family Care Health Centers (St. Louis, MO)
• Affinia Healthcare (St. Louis, MO)

📍 Tobi Dare, Program Manager, Community Health
• North End Waterfront Health (Charlestown, MA)

📍 Chris Doarn, Deputy Director, Grassroots Advocacy & Engagement
• HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. (Lexington, KY)

📍 Diana Erani, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
• Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (Lawrence, MA)

📍 Yuriko de la Cruz, Deputy Director, Grassroots Organizing
• Community Health of Central Washington (Yakima, WA)

📍 Gina Capra, Chief Education Officer
• Metropolitan Family Health Network (Jersey City, NJ)

📍 Dr. Cheryl Modica, Director of Care Transformation & Innovation
• Harmony Healthcare Long Island (Nassau County, NY)

📍 Sanetra Mitchell, Director, Contracts & Procurement
• HealthLinc Community Health Center (South Bend, IN)

📍 Sarah Francois, Director of Grassroots Advocacy
• CommUnityCare Health Centers (Austin, TX)
• CentroMed San Antonio, joined by Jordan McIlveen, Manager of Accreditation

Every stop tells a story of innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, accessible primary care. Thank you to every Community Health Center that has welcomed our team and shared the incredible work happening in communities across the country.

08/06/2026

No matter who you are, where you live, or what challenges you face, Community Health Centers are here to ensure access to high-quality primary care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

From rural communities and children to veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and those who rely on Medicaid, Community Health Centers serve people from every walk of life, building innovative care where it matters most.

Together, Community Health Centers serve 52.3 million people—1 in 7 Americans—through the nation's largest primary care system.

08/06/2026

Community Health Centers are on the front lines of preventing and managing chronic disease.

In 2025 alone:

✅ 3.7M patients received diabetes care — 73.6% reached A1c control
✅ 6.4M were treated for hypertension — 68.9% achieved blood pressure control
✅ 10.5M received obesity care — 74.6% of youth got screened and counseled on nutrition & activity

That’s prevention in action. That’s the value of Community Health Centers.

08/05/2026

Building innovative care where it matters most means addressing the root causes of chronic disease, not just treating symptoms.

As we celebrate National Health Center Week's focus on health conditions, we're highlighting how Community Health Centers are leading the way through whole-person, evidence-based care.

Through our growing collaboration with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), NACHC is helping expand whole-person, evidence-based care that addresses the root causes of chronic disease—from workforce training and Food for Health initiatives to practical implementation tools that improve patient outcomes.

Together, we're advancing healthier communities by transforming how chronic conditions are prevented and managed.

🔗 Read the blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fSiVbT

08/05/2026

Community Health Centers are on the front lines of preventing and managing chronic disease.

In 2025 alone:

✅ 3.7M patients received diabetes care — 73.6% reached A1c control
✅ 6.4M were treated for hypertension — 68.9% achieved blood pressure control
✅ 10.5M received obesity care — 74.6% of youth got screened and counseled on nutrition & activity

That’s prevention in action. That’s the value of Community Health Centers.

08/05/2026

As we celebrate National Health Center Week, NACHC staff are hitting the road to celebrate alongside Community Health Centers that are building innovative care where it matters most. ❤️

From New Mexico to Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, and New Jersey, our team is celebrating National Health Center Week by visiting Community Health Centers, attending local events, and connecting with the people who make this work possible.

Here's where our team has been celebrating National Health Center Week so far:

📍 Michael B. King, NACHC Vice President, Communications & External Affairs
• Southwest Care (Santa Fe, NM)

📍 Lacie Emmerich, NACHC Deputy Director, Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation
• MedNorth Health Center (Wilmington, NC)

📍 Chris Doarn, NACHC Deputy Director of Grassroots Advocacy & Engagement
• Equitas Health (Columbus, OH)
• One Cross Community Health and Wellness (Campbellsville, KY)

📍 Gina Capra, NACHC Chief Education Officer
• CompleteCare Health Network (Vineland, NJ)

📍 Sarah Francois, NACHC Director of Grassroots Advocacy
• HOPE Clinic (Houston, TX), joined by Representative Christian D. Menefee
• Bee Busy Wellness Center (Houston, TX)
• Spring Branch Community Health Center (Houston, TX)
• Avenue 360 Health and Wellness (Houston, TX)
• Community Health Network (Houston, TX)

📍 Michael King, NACHC Manager, Advocacy Communications & Engagement
• Appalachian Mountain Health (Asheville, NC)
• Blue Ridge Health – Chimney Rock Road Clinic (Hendersonville, NC)

Every visit is a reminder of the dedication, innovation, and community partnerships that make Community Health Centers a cornerstone of primary care across America.

And we're just getting started. More visits, more stories, and more celebrations are still to come as we continue celebrating Community Health Centers!

08/04/2026

At Community Health Centers (CHCs), patients aren’t just receiving care; they’re helping lead it.

Patients make up over half of every CHC board, meaning major decisions about services, priorities, and programs are made by the people who rely on them most.

This innovative model keeps health centers grounded in the real needs of their communities — and it works.

On Patient Appreciation Day, we celebrate the voices, experiences, and leadership of the patients who power our mission.

08/04/2026

On National Health Center Week Patient Appreciation Day, we celebrate the 52.3 million patients who trust Community Health Centers (CHCs) for affordable, comprehensive, community-driven primary care. ❤️

Every patient deserves timely access to high-quality primary care close to home. That's why our Triple Double strategy is focused on strengthening CHCs and doubling the reach of primary care. By expanding CHC capacity, we can help millions more patients access the care they need, when and where they need it.

Learn more about the Primary Care Triple Double and how we're working to expand access for patients across the country: https://bit.ly/TripleDoubleGoals

We’re launching a bold, coordinated effort to improve care, lower costs, and establish primary care as the foundation of the health system in America.

08/04/2026

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, we're celebrating another enduring American success story: over 60 years of Community Health Centers (CHCs) delivering innovative, accessible, high-quality care to Americans throughout the country.

This National Health Center Week, we're celebrating how CHCs continue to reimagine primary care—expanding access, embracing new technologies, and delivering patient-centered solutions that strengthen communities across the country.

Serving more than 52.3 million people nationwide—1 in 7 Americans, including 1 in 3 in rural America—Community Health Centers are building innovative care where it matters most.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/NHCW26PR

Joint Commission and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced the two organizations will partner to develop education, training, advisory services, and more for community health centers (CHCs) across the nation, which provide care to 52 million people, or one in s...