Archive for August 2020
Are you ready to Vote?
While it may seem odd that a health center is reaching out to you to make sure you are registered to vote and participate in this year’s election, it actually…
Read MoreTake the Census TODAY!
Make sure you fill out your Census Form! https://2020census.gov A census aims to count the entire population of a country, and at the location where each person usually lives. The…
Read MoreHave you heard of Pandemic EBT? | Food Assistance Funds for Children
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a one-time food benefit for children who qualified for free or reduced-price school meals when schools were closed last spring. P-EBT provides funds (up to $399…
Read MoreNational Health Center Week | Stakeholder Appreciation Day
Policymakers at all levels of government greatly impact health care funding and delivery in our communities. At CHAS we want to share our appreciation to our federal delegation, Senators Cantwell…
Read MoreHistory of Health Centers | NHCW 2020
Health Centers began as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society Program in 1966 and were first known as ‘neighborhood’ health centers. The program was developed to provide access…
Read MoreHealthcare for the Homeless Day | NHCW 2020
Today is Healthcare for the Homeless Day. We wanted to take this opportunity to honor our unhoused patients and the staff who directly serve them. CHAS Health began as a…
Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants of Health – NHCW Public Health in Housing Day
In today’s value-based care environment, organizations are accountable for improving health outcomes and lowering costs. To achieve these goals and succeed in such an environment, organizations need to better understand…
Read MoreNational Health Center Week | August 9 – 15, 2020
National Health Center Week, August 9th-15th, is an annual celebration aimed at raising awareness about the mission and contributions of community health centers, like CHAS Health, over the past half…
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