EVERETT — High school students in Everett will have access to free health care services next year, thanks to two new school-based health centers. Everett and Cascade high schools plan to offer on-site primary, mental health and dental care by the start of school next...
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Ribbon Cutting at New School-Based Health Center
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, we officially opened our second school-based health center in the Edmonds School District at Mountlake Terrace High School! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with the Edmonds School District on increasing access to vital...
Program Spotlight: Lake Washington Technical College Dental Hygiene Partnership
Our 12 brand-new and spacious operatories at Everett-Central allowed us to welcome the hygiene students and faculty members two days per week through a “major site affiliation,” which was approved after a rigorous Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) application process.
National Health Center Week: Partnerships and Stakeholders Appreciation Day
Today, we’re celebrating CHC’s of Snohomish County’s partnerships with stakeholders. Health centers have a long tradition of bipartisan support, which continues to be beneficial for advocacy and policy priorities. This support is not limited to the federal level,...
National Health Center Week: Health Center Staff Appreciation Day
Today, we celebrate CHC’s staff and their contributions to the mission. The incredible value Community Health Centers bring to their patients and community is because of the diligent work of health center staff and volunteers – individuals who are committed to...
National Health Center Week: Patient Appreciation Day
Today, we’re celebrating CHC’s patients! Based on our commitment to provide care for all, community health centers serve patients who are low-income, uninsured, with language barriers, experiencing homelessness, and those living in public housing. Over two-thirds of...
National Health Center Week: Public Health in Housing Day
Today, we’re celebrating CHC’s contribution and collaboration toward Public Health in Housing. In 2021, more than 5.7 million Community Health Center patients were served at a location in or immediately accessible to a public housing site. CHC of Snohomish County...
National Health Center Week: Healthcare for the Homeless Day
Today, we’re celebrating CHC’s contribution and collaboration toward healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 initially authorized the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Program. In 1996, Congress...
Celebrating National Health Center Week 2023!
Today we are kicking off our celebration of National Health Center Week (NHCW), August 6–12. This is annual celebration’s goal is to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers. Community Health Centers across the nation serve as...
National Farmer’s Market Week: August 6-12
The first full week of August is National Farmer’s Market Week, and the Pacific Northwest offers plenty of opportunities to explore our local markets and all that they offer.