FQHCs: Lifelines for Maternal Health in Healthcare Deserts

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a healthcare cornerstone, ensuring women, especially in low-income and rural communities, receive the maternal care they need. Access to timely, high-quality care matters to improving outcomes for moms and babies, and many FQHCs are stepping up to fill this gap, offering critical services like prenatal care, postpartum mental health […]

Health Policy Intern Spotlight: Brent Dramstad

At ACH, we believe that internships should be meaningful launchpads for the next generation of community health champions. Brent Dramstad, a junior at James Madison University, took a deep dive into health policy and community health, working side-by-side with Membership & Grassroots Advocacy Director Sami Noble and the ACH team. As his ACH internship wraps […]

Get to Know João Faustino, ACH’s 2025 Advocate of the Year

Congratulations to the 2025 ACH Advocate of the Year, João Faustino! João was honored at the Annual Member Meeting in Washington, D.C. in March. Serving as the Associate Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy at Sun River Health in New York, João is a key link between Sun River and state policymakers. He’s also […]

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