Norwalk Community Health Center

The music and entertainment lineup for our upcoming public #OpenHouse #BlackHistoryMonth celebration on Fri. Feb 28 represents African, Caribbean and Made in America traditions. Plus 'Everyone Has A Story' Open Mic and a #kidscorner. #norwalkcommunityhealthcenter 120 CT Ave., Norwalk from 5-8 pm. See you here!

New data from the Milbank Memorial Fund highlights how, amid a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the systemic disinvestment in U.S. primary care is posing a grave threat to the wellbeing of communities nationwide. As NACHC's Chief Science Officer, Peter Shin, writes: "The bottom line is that the U.S. invests less than 5% in primary care. This underfunding weakens preventive care, drives healthcare costs higher, and increases Americans’ reliance on expensive emergency departments, hospitals, and specialty care. In contrast, states that allocate a greater share of their healthcare spending to primary care experience decreased hospital and emergency department visits." Read more of Dr. Shin's analysis: https://lnkd.in/e6GYnr7n #ChronicDisease #ValueCHCs #HealthCenters

Community Health Centers rely heavily on Medicaid funding to serve millions of patients. As Congress moves forward with the budget reconciliation process, cuts to Medicaid funding could impact health center patients’ access to primary care. What is budget reconciliation and how could things play out? The new blog by the NACHC policy team explains: "The budget reconciliation process allows for expedited consideration of certain tax, spending, and debt limit legislation. Reconciliation allows bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority, bypassing the filibuster. To proceed, the House and the Senate must adopt the same budget resolution that sets spending goals and directs committees to produce spending or savings.? ? Congressional Republicans aim to use reconciliation to pass President Trump’s priorities, including extending the 2017 tax cuts, increasing border and defense funding, and reducing federal spending. However, the chambers are currently divided on the strategy to pass the budget: House leaders and President Trump prefer bundling everything into one large bill, while Senate leaders favor splitting them into two smaller bills.?" Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/ehKcMZaJ

With federal funding for Community Health Centers expiring this month, CHC leaders have been calling, emailing, and visiting with members of Congress to make sure they understand the critical role CHCs play as the nation’s largest network of primary care providers. In this video from our February Hill Day, we hear from the following leaders about the messages they are sharing with lawmakers: Lee Francis, MD, MPH, Erie Family Health Centers Tambetta Ojong, MD, United Health Centers Dalia Galvan Morales, Erie Family Health Centers Brandon Gaffney, MHA, New Horizon Family Health Services

Why is Medicaid important to Community Health Center patients? ???? Nearly half of CHC patients are insured by Medicaid. ???? CHCs provide cost-effective services that keep Medicaid patients healthy, prevent emergency department visits and hospitalizations, and reduce the need for costly specialty care. NACHC's resource details how CHCs provide comprehensive primary and preventive care at a lower cost than other primary?care providers, saving Medicaid $1,400 per adult patient per year. #HealthCenters #ValueCHCs

Norwalk Community Health Center's roots run deep in the community, on our amazing staff, our founders and our leadership. You're invited to an open house celebration of #blackhistorymonth Feb 28 from 5 to 8 pm at 120 CT Ave., Norwalk. children's corner, refreshments, music and cultural performances and a chance to share your story. #ClaireMezidor is one of the NCHC angels who make sure nobody who needs our services is turned away because of ability to pay.

Just in time for our Feb. 28 #blackhistorymonth open house, a welcome donation from #unionsavingsbank of Black History books for kids! They’ll be in our open house children’s corner for tomorrow’s event.

#BlackHistoryMonth "A time to celebrate cultures" Our roots run deep. #ZablenSewam Celebrate with us Friday, Feb 28 btn 5 pm and 7 pm at #NorwalkCommunityHealthCenter entertainment, refreshments, kids come, "everyone has a story" open mic. Free and everyone is welcome

Our #blackhistorymonth roots run deep. #angietoby - an NCHC pediatric nurse shares her here. Share your story Feb 28 at our open house #openmic, music, and more plus kids corner. www.norwalkchc.org

Let’s keep building momentum to advocate for Community Health Centers and the 32.5 million patients they serve, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Health centers' innovative, comprehensive, and cost-effective care is integral to the U.S. health system. As NACHC’s Sonja W. Bachus, MJ, Senior Vice President of PCA/HCCN Relations, said?at the 2025 Policy & Issues Forum, "If we are going to transform health in this country, it will only happen with Community Health Centers at the forefront." #WisdomWednesday #HealthCenters