Virginia Community Healthcare Association

Did you know that VCHA was #GPTWCertified in 2023? Today we celebrate #CertificationNationDay and shout out our Great Place To Work US family! To celebrate our exceptional staff, VCHA let the good time roll at River City Roll and had a ball! ??

VCHA is excited to announce the addition of Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation to its membership! Established in 1971, MCHC currently provides annual healthcare services to over 53,000 patients. With locations primarily based in Kentucky, the FQHC became eligible for VCHA membership with the opening of their Pound, Virginia health clinic earlier this year. Read more here: https://ow.ly/PiS950TLXvw

It's still #HispanicHeritageMonth! This month and every day, we celebrate Hispanic and Latine communities and experiences in our Commonwealth and our country! We also remember that these communities face significant challenges in healthcare. Learn more about Hispanic and Latine experiences in healthcare, and areas where you can help advocate, here https://lnkd.in/gHgF7mfX

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a global initiative to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote mental well-being. It serves as a reminder to prioritize mental health, reduce stigma, and support those affected by mental illness. Need to talk to someone about your mental health? Find a community health center near you: https://lnkd.in/e4MXEPFf

Reliving the best moments of VCHA’s 2024 Annual Membership Meeting & Conference last month in Falls Church! Check out these highlights from an unforgettable three days filled with learning, networking, team building, and growing partnerships. Don't miss out on next year's Conference!

We are thrilled to shout out our 2024 Membership Award Winners! These honorees embody the core values of serving in community health and make extraordinary contributions to their health centers and organizations. Read the full list of awardees here https://ow.ly/yJC150TH9ax

We've issued a request for proposal (RFP) to determine a single source awardee capable of best fulfilling the laboratory service needs for VCHA and our member health centers. Proposals are due by November 5. Curious? Learn more here https://ow.ly/oXu550TG34T

Do you work for a Virginia Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Free Health Clinic, or other Safety Net Provider? Are you looking to grow your skills and knowledge as a healthcare leader? Apply TODAY to take part in VCHA’s Community Health Center University (CHCU) Leadership Program! The deadline to apply is October 18

Food insecurity reached its highest point in nearly a decade last year, with 18 million households in the U.S., or 13.5%, struggling at some point to secure enough food, according to a recent Department of Agriculture report. Eight health centers across the country, including Tri-Area Community Health in Virginia, have been selected by National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to receive funding to test innovative “food as medicine” strategies as part of a national effort aimed at helping providers to integrate nutrition into their care plans.

Congratulations to our six member health centers who earlier this month were awarded a total of $3,517,754 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS Behavioral Health Expansion Awards! Daily Planet Health Services, New Horizons Healthcare, Neighborhood Health, Rockbridge Area Health Center, Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, and Tri-Area Community Health