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Western North Carolina Community Health Services is providing greater access to care to an additional 10,000 patients as it contracts with Buncombe County Health Center.The county announced Nov. 17 that it had reached a formal agreement with Western North Carolina Community Health Services to provide basic access to health care for about 10,000 patients now served by the Buncombe County Health

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Caswell Family Medical Center was awarded funds from the Danville Regional Foundation Grant to support upgraded facilities and expanded services, especially for specialty care.The 4,000-square-foot expansion on the west side of the building will offer nine more exam rooms, an enlarged trauma room, a procedure room and more office space, Deal said.“With this expansion project, we’re hoping to

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Blue Ridge Community Health Services participates in Breast Cancer Awareness Month and finds unique ways to educate women, especially those over the age of 40:In order to raise awareness about the importance of routine breast cancer screenings, the staff of Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) dressed in pink on October 13. Staff from all of BR’s facilities, family practice, pediatrics,

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Carrboro, NC – Piedmont Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jill Ridky, Ph.D., has joined their staff as Chief Operating Officer (COO).Dr. Ridky received her Graduate and Doctoral Degrees at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and holds adjunct appointments. She has served on national boards, as a consultant and in administrative roles with

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Piedmont Health Services has another success story about the program they implemented to provide affordable health care to small businesses."It's the middle class that's challenged to figure out how to afford [health care]," he said. "And we're trying to figure out how to come up with something that's the right care for the right price. So that's why I think this is worth it."Nelson echoed that

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Robeson Health Care Corporation's clinical counselor, April Locklear, is recognized for her work and accomplishments at the health center and in her personal life. As a counselor, Locklear works with women and their children offering outpatient and residential services. She also counsels women who have transitioned into the residential program from the states’ first maternal perinatal treatment

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OIC Family Medical Center serves as one of the few primary care providers in the Rocky Mount, NC area willing to see uninsured patients, in spite of other constraints that they face in this economy. “When you add the number of uninsured to the number of people with public insurance in some way, shape or form, it paints a picture of what we’re struggling with,” Councilman Reuben Blackwell said. “

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(Hendersonville, NC) The North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA) has named Loretta Williams, RN of Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) its “2009 Outstanding Provider”. This award recognizes an outstanding health center provider each year. Candidates for the award, including physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, and dentists should demonstrate, over a period of

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Person Family Medical Center speaks about how the downturn in the economy has affected their patients' health. "People are feeling broken," she says, noting that the unemployment rate in Person County hit 12 percent this summer, higher than the North Carolina and national averages. "They thought they would always have a job and always have health insurance."And when the two huge stresses combine

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Caswell Family Medical is one of many community health centers receiving funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help upgrade their existing facilities with repairs and renovations. In addition to funds from HRSA, Caswell Family Medical Center received an additional $186,035 from the Danville Regional Foundation. Shirley Deal, CFMC Executive Director, said, "The

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Kinston Community Health Center is using its Capital Improvement Project funds to redesign their main facility. This is one way that health centers are receiving funds to ensure that their foundation remains stable as they see more patients.For the health center, it’s all part of a $600,000 two-year renovation plan — or “Capital Improvement Project” — that will reconfigure its Queen Street

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Blue Ridge Community Health Services was featured for providing affordable care and offering innovative programs to those most in need:Founded 45 years ago to serve migrant workers picking apples, Blue Ridge Community Health Services has grown to become one of the most important providers of health care in the area.If not for the Blue Ridge clinics, many of its patients would land in hospital

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Lincoln CHC continues it's partnership with Duke and expands more access to care at the Holton Career and Resource Center in Durham, NC:In addition, Duke, in partnership with Lincoln Community Health Center, will operate a wellness center, providing physical exams, preventive testing and counseling, well-baby check-ups, routine immunizations, and more.

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Hot Springs Health Program, headquartered in Marshall, NC, overcame a few obstacles and implemented their Electronic Medical Record system without complete broadband access.Rolling out an electronic medical record system is fraught with difficulties, from workflow disruptions to physician resistance to patient anxiety to financing (at least until the government's stimulus program kicks in to help

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Congressman G.K. Butterfield visited Metropolitan Community Health Services and spoke about health centers and health reform:“Rural America cannot exist without robust health clinics,” Butterfield said.Community health centers are providing cost-efficient and much-needed services that benefit area such as rural eastern North Carolina, the congressman said.“That’s why we need continued investment

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Several FQHCs in North Carolina will participate in a community-based telehealth network:Over the next three years, approximately 400 Medicaid patients with heart failure or cardiovascular disease will monitor their weight fluctuations with the IDEAL LIFE Body Manager, a digital body weight scale and blood pressure device. The program provides timely intervention for individuals who have a sudden

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The Durham County Commission is in support of President Obama's national health reform efforts, recognizing the challenges in the Durham community:As the health care reform debate continued across the country, the Durham County Commission went on record Monday night in support of the Administration's Reform Principles."I felt it was important for this Board to weigh in on the healthcare reform

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Carolina Family Health Centers, based out of Wilson, NC is using funds from the Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission to expand its dental care.A new grant will allow low-income residents of Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties to get better dental care.Carolina Family Health Centers will get $100,000 over the next three years to add two full-time dental hygienists, improve salaries for its

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(Hendersonville, NC) Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) unveiled plans today for a new 30,000 square foot facility on their current campus at Highway 64 and Howard Gap Road. The building will house the Kate B. Reynolds Children’s Center, Blue Ridge Family Practice, mental health services, a pharmacy, and a 120-seat community room, as well as space for various medical support services,

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New Hanover CHC is one of many recipients in North Carolina to receive funding under the Capital Improvement Program for construction, renovation, and equipment, which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.The center’s patient load has been growing with the worsening economy, Fogler said.“The federal funds that we normally get have not been increasing to the point to meet that,”

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Beau Boughamer, Communications Manager with NACHC, recently blogged about Lincoln CHC and the challenges it faces in this tough economy. After you follow the link, please take the time to watch the 1.5-minute video.NACHC BLOG

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Lincoln Community Health Center, located in Durham, NC has seen a significant increase in the number of uninsured patients at their health center:While President Obama continues his campaign for national healthcare reform, Triangle providers are struggling with a growing population of uninsured residents in need of care. At Durham's Lincoln Community Health Center, financial counselor Diana

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Piedmont Health Services continues to provide health services to those in need:The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and Piedmont Health Services launched a program in December to provide affordable health care to uninsured chamber members and their families. The Hillsborough and Chatham County chambers of commerce joined in May.Chamber members in Hillsborough, Chapel, Carrboro and Chatham

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Students in Henderson County will have greater access to mental health services now that Blue Ridge Community Health Services has expanded its school-based health services program into two additional schools.Blue Ridge, based in Hendersonville, is one of 40 nonprofit organizations to receive a $25,000 grant from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation under the Ribbon of Hope program. The

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Diabetes and childhood obesity are two issues that Caswell Family Medical Center and Piedmont Health Services are helping to address. Many prevention programs are available in Caswell County to teach families how to live healthier lives by eating better and moving more. "Getting Fit with WIC" offers free classes for families with children ages two to five years old. Contact the WIC department at

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Events will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009.Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency will offer cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, as well as breast health screenings. Moses Cone Health System will have dieticians on site to provide nutritional advice. Job Links will have a booth about employment opportunities.These screenings are part of a larger effort on the

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Blue Ridge Community Health Services has partnered with other local entities to provide assistance to those most in need during the recession:The Community Foundation and a team of agencies that help the poor are not waiting for things to get worse.They have formed a response team to try to identify those who are struggling in this deep recession and who may have never had to ask for help

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Roanoke-Chowan Community Health Center participated in the first ever Latina Womens'Day at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elizabeth City, NC. The event was funded through a $2,200 grant from the Healthy Start Foundation that had to be used within three weeks, Garcia said. Informational handouts were also provided in Spanish from the cooperative extension service, Albemarle Hopeline, the

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Kinston Community Health Center is one of many facilities in Eastern North Carolina that offers care to the uninsured and uninsured:"We offer a sliding fee scale to patients who don't have insurance or have a high deductable of more than $2,500," KCHC accounts receivable supervisor Holly Rouse said.Eligibility is based on family size and income. Patients must provide their 2008 income tax forms

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Rural Health Group has opened a new, 5400 square-foot state-of-the-art facility. The Melvin F. Broadnax Health Center in Jackson, NC has been under construction since June 2008.“The Melvin F. Broadnax Health Center has been named in honor of Dr. Melvin F. Broadnax, mayor of Seaboard and long-time health care advocate for Roanoke Valley,” said Rural Health Group CEO Brian Harris. “In 1974, Dr.

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Caswell Family Medical Center has been awarded a grant worth $99,011 to help support the purchase and implementation of a new electronic medical record system. Below is an excerpt:"Our organization has been serving the residents of Caswell County and the surrounding area for more than 30 years," Ms. Deal said. Established in 1978, Caswell Family Medical Center has been providing comprehensive

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In a recent NY Times article entitled, "Expansion of Clinics Shapes Bush Legacy," community health centers were the focus and their value to America was the story. Here is an excerpt.As a crucial component of the health safety net, they are lauded as a cost-effective alternative to hospital emergency rooms, where the uninsured and underinsured often seek care.Despite the clinics’ unprecedented

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Carolyn Allsion, Board ChairNorth Carolina Community Health Center Association2500 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 100Morrisville, NC 27560Phone: 919-469-5701callison@cwwilliams.org www.nccchca.org North Carolina Community Health Center Association names new CEOMorrisville NC – December 1, 2008 -- The North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA) announced

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:CARRBORO, NC – Piedmont Health Services is very pleased to announce a new service provided in conjunction with the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. The “Small Business Services” is offered to the uninsured employees and family members of Chamber of Commerce members.This pilot project is limited to the first 50 people who sign up. The services are available in any

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Burlington, NC – Piedmont Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of Piedmont Health SeniorCare (PHSC), a certified Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE). Piedmont Health SeniorCare’s Adult Day Health Center is located at 1214 Vaughn Road, Burlington and will open on November 1, 2008.Piedmont Health SeniorCare (PHSC) is an alternative model of long-term healthcare

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Piedmont Health Services, Inc., a private non-profit organization serving the citizens of central North Carolina, launched a voter registration drive for employees and clients of its six centers on Monday, September 8th. The voter registration drive will go through October 10, the last day to register in North Carolina before the Nov. 4 election.“We are thrilled to be able to offer non-partisan

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The NC Medical Journal's "Spotlight on the Safety Net" highlighted two health centers that actively participate in the North Carolina Diabetes Collaborative, Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) and Bertie County Rural Health Association. The NC Diabetes Collaborative was founded in 2003 and its ultimate goal is to reduce health disparities through the adoption and implementation of

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Members of the NC Justice Center's Health Access Coalition have created a plan to guarntee quality health coverage for every North Carolinian while reducting costs for those already insured. The plan is the one of the most progressive steps in reducing the number of uninsured in NC. Click on the title link to read the full proposal in PDF format.The Greensboro News & Record article states the

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U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan toured one Greene County Health Care's facilities and expressed her advocacy for the Electronic Health Record (EHR). According to reporting sources, she toured the Kate B. Reynolds Community Health Center with Mayor Don Davis and Health Center Chief Executive Officer Doug Smith.

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Community Health Centers (Federally-Qualified Health Centers) have been known to be a program worthy of modeling, and now Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has expressed his belief in this model in a compelling article published in The Hill.  He clearly articulates the national impact that can be made by expanding the Community Health Center model to increase access to health care.  Below is an excerpt

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Dr. Evelyn Schmidt, CEO of Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. was featured in Duke Magazine in an article entitled, "Dr. Yes."  This article highlights the beginnings of Dr. Schmidt's career, her motivation and commitment to the mission of Lincoln Community Health Center Inc., and her leadership to make the Health Center innovative and trendsetting in the wake of an ever-changing and

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Fifth Street Shelter Ministries’ Open Door Clinic has been serving indigent individuals for 14 years.Now the clinic has a new name and new management, but it still offers similar services.Five months ago, the clinic’s name changed to Statesville Family Medicine. The Shelton Avenue clinic is operated by Gaston Family Health Services.“We are providing a more comprehensive service and providing an

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Wake Health Services, Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday to celebrate that it will be providing health care to the homeless at Wake County's South Wilmington Street Center. The center is the largest men's shelter in the region and is operated by the county. Wake Health Services is a Community Health Center that has been providing comprehensive primary care, lab services, dental

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60 Minutes recently ran a story about Remote Area Medical, a charity intended to bring doctors and supplies to remote areas of the Amazon rainforest. However, the growing need for health care in the U.S. means that Remote Area Medical increasingly treats patients in America. Click here for more on this story.

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C.W. Williams Community Health Center is co-hosting a Homeless Awareness Day in Charlotte with the Urban Ministry Center as part of Cover the Uninsured Week. This Friday nurses from C.W. Williams will be at the Urban Ministry Center providing screenings and setting up doctor's appointments, and C.W. Williams' CEO Carolyn Allison will make a presentation at 9 a.m.

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Yesterday the NCCHCA office was closed for the day so that staff members could visit the Bureau of Primary Health Care's offices in Rockville, Maryland. It was a great opportunity for seasoned staffers to renew their connections, while the Association's newer team members had a chance to put names with faces and learn more about the work done by the BPHC. The Bureau's staff impressed everyone

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Over 1.5 million North Carolinians lack health insurance coverage. That means they don't receive preventive care, are more likely to be diagnosed in the advanced stages of a disease, and are sicker and die earlier than their friends and neighbors who do have insurance.Last year Community Health Centers treated nearly 200,000 uninsured patients, providing them with a medical home. From April 27-

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The Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC), a chance for UNC Chapel Hill students to volunteer their time at free clinics in Orange County, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a celebration at the Carrboro ArtsCenter. UNC students enrolled in medicine, nursing, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, social work and public health provide a free clinic once a week at the Carrboro Community

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The Durham News recently ran an article about uninsured patients who can't afford to seek care for serious medical issues. Over 1.4 million North Carolinians are uninsured; many of them make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to afford to buy coverage. Project Access is expected to start helping patients this summer, with a projected start-up date of July 1. With funding from

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Congratulations to Gaston Family Health Services! The community health center, which operates three medical and two dental clinics serving over 22,000 underserved patients, was recently presented with the 2008 Community Leadership Award by Gaston Together: Communities of Excellence. Read the full article here.

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An article recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine discusses the President's initiative to double the number of health centers nationwide over a five-year period, expanding coverage to millions of underserved patients. Expansion goals are hindered, however, by a shortage in primary care physicians to staff new and expanded health centers. The article quotes NACHC's senior vice

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