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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.
Healthy Eating On-The-Go this Summer
Whether it’s a day at the park or a road trip, here are some ways you can stay healthy and energized while you’re out and about.
CHC Celebrates 40 Years of Providing High Quality, Affordable Healthcare
This summer, CHC is celebrating our 40th anniversary of dedicated service in delivering high quality, affordable health care to the residents of Snohomish County.
Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom Day
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19. It holds a significant place in American history, as it commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, honoring the struggle for equality and justice that continues to this day.
Pride Month: Reflecting, Celebrating and Advocating for Equality
very June, we celebrate Pride Month, a time to celebrate and advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is held in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the US.
Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
Just like physical health, we all have mental health. Thankfully, the stigma associated with mental health is increasingly being challenged in media, pop culture, families, and within us.
CHC Provider Starts Community Demonstration Garden
The garden setup she designed includes 14 grow bags with a different crop in each bag. Dr. Foote notes that “we have an ideal growing environment in the Pacific Northwest, with a long season that allows for 3 crops per season.”