Community health centers (CHCs) are vital to achieving equitable health care in the U.S. They serve historically marginalized communities and provide comprehensive, culturally competent care to millions of Americans, many of whom are more likely to experience barriers to care. Health centers served over 31 million patients in 2023, a 9% increase since 2020. In […]
The David B. Vliet Changemaker Award honors health professionals who work in community health centers and support affordable and equitable health access for all. WASHINGTON—Today, Advocates for Community Health (ACH), a membership organization serving forward-thinking federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), announced that Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) President and Chief Executive Officer Sherry Hoback, MBA, […]
Advocates for Community Health (ACH)—a member-led organization for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) with a mission to meaningfully impact federal policy—is working with UnitedHealthcare Community & State to address these challenges and harness the insights, vision and innovation of ACHs members and leadership. Together, we are launching a three-year plan to empower FQHC leaders to drive change in their communities.