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Protect Community Health Centers and the 340B Pharmacy Program!
Update - both the House and Senate released their budget proposals on February 22, 2026. We are pleased to share that neither proposal includes changes to the 340B Medicaid pharmacy benefit or adult dental benefits—a significant win for community health centers and...
2026 Legislative Session: Advocating for Care
The Washington State Legislative Session is underway, and once again, Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) leadership teams are advocating for the policies, funding, and resources our patients and staff need to continue delivering high-quality, accessible...
Letter to the Editor: Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Would Hit Community Health Centers
Pam Sheffield's response to the following article: WA Governor Calls for Tapping Reserve Fund and Climate Law Cash to Fill Budget Hole. While I understand the difficult choices Gov. Bob Ferguson faces in balancing the state budget, I am deeply concerned about proposed...
Health Matters – Local youth struggle to balance digital well-being
When it comes to discussing cell phones and youth mental health, students at Mountlake Terrace High School have a lot to say. On a recent overcast Tuesday morning, hands sprung up so quickly across the well-lit classroom that humanities teacher Erin Grambush struggled...
CHC Opens Two School-Based Health Centers
Students can now access primary care, dental care and behavioral health services at both Everett High School and Cascade High School, at no cost to families. Community Health Center of Snohomish County will operate the two clinics. There is no cost to the school apart...
Ensuring Vaccine Access at School-Based Health Centers
Community Health Center of Snohomish County works closely with school nurses to ensure students experiencing housing instability can access vaccines. Right from the start, Community Health Center of Snohomish County’s (CHC) school-based health centers were rooted in a...