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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, colorectal cancer screenings dropped roughly 90% and diagnoses fell by 32%.
February is American Heart Month
This month is a great time to remind ourselves about the importance of keeping your heart healthy.
CHC “Smile Check” Program Provided 1,300 Dental Screenings at no Cost to Students
Between September 28 and December 13, Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) dentists and staff provided no-cost dental screenings in eight Mukilteo School District Schools. All families with students in grades K-6 were provided the opportunity and 1,317...
5 Tips for Achieving Your New Year’s Goals
Samantha Wilford, MS, RDN, CD What’s your New Year’s resolution? Each January, nearly a quarter of American adults set out to improve their health through lifestyle changes. Set yourself up for success with these tips: Set SMART goals – Success starts with setting...
CHC designated as Health Center Quality Leader
Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) was recently recognized with a Health Center Quality Leader designation by the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA). Health Center Quality Leader badges are awarded to health centers with the best overall...
Gathering at the Table
By Samantha Wilford, MS, RDN, CD A great place to gather with loved ones is around the table. When done right, family meals can lead to many physical and mental benefits for the whole family. Research shows that children who regularly eat family meals have better...
CHC announces Douglas D. McMillen, MD as Interim Chief Medical Officer
Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) announced Douglas D. McMillen, MD as Interim Chief Medical Officer. Dr. McMillen is a board-certified physician with more than twenty years of experience treating patients. For the last several years, Dr. McMillen has...
CHC welcomes Jose Reynoso as new Chief Information Officer
Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is excited to welcome Jose Reynoso as Chief Information Officer. Jose has over 13 years of healthcare information technology experience, including ten years working in Community Health Centers. “Jose’s knowledge,...
Everett-Central Medical and Walk-In Clinic Now Open
The medical clinic and walk-in clinic at Everett-Central are now open and serving patients on the second floor. The walk-in clinic is temporarily working out of the second floor medical clinic space, due to continued work in the first floor clinic area. Walk-in...
Statement from CHC’s CEO: Protect funding for Community Health Centers
This editorial was published in the Everett Herald on August 7, 2022 National Health Center Week, Aug. 7-13, will be celebrated in person and virtually this year. Elected officials will join communities across the country to elevate the work that community health...