If Your Health Center Disappeared, Where Would You Go?

In this episode of What the HEC: Health Education & Conversations, host Dani Gehrke reflects on National Health Center Week and asks: if community health centers disappeared, how would our communities access health care? Dani speaks with Health Center Advocates from Neighborhood Health Center regarding why their community needs their health center. Marty Carty, OPCA's Governmental Affairs Director, also chimes in to explain the stagnation of federal base grants and the growing pressures that threaten access, underscoring the need for support from decision-makers and lawmakers.

 

About the Guests

Brittany Marks, Neighborhood Health Center Board Co-Chair, joined the Board of Directors in 2013.

 

Penny Moore, Director of Advancement at Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), develops and executes the organization’s fundraising plan, strategic communication and marketing strategies, advocacy efforts, and interorganizational communications.  Penny acts as the board liaison, responsible for NHC Board of Directors relations through recruitment, development, and training.

 

Marty Carty, Governmental Affairs Director at the Oregon Primary Care Association, oversees government affairs and policy initiatives for OPCA with responsibility for the organization’s public policy agenda and regulatory engagement on a range of state and federal priorities.

 

Resources & Links

• Neighborhood Health Center, www.nhcoregon.org

  • National Health Center Week Event, Health Fair
    
    
• Oregon Primary Care Association, www.orpca.org
  • Episode Recommendation: Why Should I Build A Culture of Advocacy?
    
    

• Interested in becoming a CHC advocate? Contact dgehrke@orpca.org

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