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Protesters Blast NACHC’s Self-Serving Deal with PhRMA, says AHF

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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This press release features multimedia.

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  • This press release features multimedia.
  • For more information on NACHC's deal with PhRMA: https://www.aidshealth.org/2023/03/community-health-centers-deal-walks-p...
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 1.9 million individuals across 45 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.
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Henry Schein Cares Foundation Launches ‘Prevention is Power’ Public Health Awareness Campaign

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the launch of Prevention is Power™, a multi-year public health awareness campaign from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc. (HSCF) to help improve health literacy and strengthen patient utilization of integrated, preventive care, with the goal of reducing incidences of chronic diseases as well as overall health care spending.

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  • Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the launch of Prevention is Power™, a multi-year public health awareness campaign from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc. (HSCF) to help improve health literacy and strengthen patient utilization of integrated, preventive care, with the goal of reducing incidences of chronic diseases as well as overall health care spending.
  • Chan School of Public Health, the Commonwealth Fund, and others, despite spending more on health care than any other high-income country, overall health outcomes in the U.S. trail those in its peer countries.
  • It is well established that patient utilization of routine preventive health care leads to better population health outcomes as well as lower overall health care costs.
  • The Gold Foundation, which champions the human connection in health care, is proud to partner with the Henry Schein Cares Foundation to expand access and address health inequities.”
    Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, Dean of CUNY SPH: “We are thrilled to partner with two impactful organizations, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation and NACHC, in this important work aimed at improving patient outcomes through education and engagement.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Awards Capital Link with $3M Grant to Support the Nation’s Community Health Centers

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Capital Link is honored to announce it has received an unrestricted grant of $3 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott .

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  • Capital Link is honored to announce it has received an unrestricted grant of $3 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott .
  • This generous and transformative award will allow Capital Link to catalyze the impact of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs or community health centers) and advance their missions of providing essential health care—regardless of ability to pay—to patients in the country’s most vulnerable communities.
  • “We are incredibly honored for this recognition from MacKenzie Scott and her foundation, and the tremendous opportunities it presents to expand our work in strengthening community health centers and the underserved communities they serve,” said Becky Regan, Capital Link CEO.
  • We look forward to continuing to partner with the Mass League and NACHC to establish new and innovative avenues of support and initiatives for health centers.”

New York Health Center Leader Tapped to Chair Board of National Health Care Association

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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"Like my father, I believe the heart and soul of public health lies in health equity, helping to identify and close the gaps for those who suffer in ways that address their social conditions," said Hernandez. "I have no doubt all of you here today share a calling to keep building on the accomplishments of those who came before us. As Board Chair, my goal is to be an accessible and inclusive leader, committed to diversity --- not just in people --- but in ideas, experiences, and perspectives."

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  • BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, MS, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Health Plan, one of the largest Community Health Center networks in New York State, has become Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
  • A trusted thought leader, Ms. Hernandez brings to the NACHC board leadership a nationally recognized record of quality improvement and innovation in health care, a passion for health equity, and a visionary commitment to address the social drivers of health and reduce health disparities among the underserved.
  • Urban Health Plan established the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School in 2010, creating a pathway to health care careers for middle and high school students.
  • She has served as the chairperson of the board of directors of the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) and as a board of director of the National Association of Community Health Centers and is the current Secretary of the National Association of Community Health Centers.

McKesson Medical-Surgical Supports National Health Center Week 2023

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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McKesson Medical-Surgical, an affiliate of the McKesson Corporation, will participate as a silver sponsor of the National Association of Community Health Centers National Health Center Week 2023 (NHCW) Aug. 6-12.

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  • McKesson Medical-Surgical, an affiliate of the McKesson Corporation, will participate as a silver sponsor of the National Association of Community Health Centers National Health Center Week 2023 (NHCW) Aug. 6-12.
  • The theme of NHCW 2023 is “Community Health Centers: The Roadmap to a Stronger America.”
    As a strong supporter of the nation’s community health centers, McKesson Medical-Surgical is sponsoring ten events across the U.S. McKesson Medical-Surgical will donate $1,000 per event and coordinate with local health centers to support their events.
  • The ten McKesson Medical-Surgical sponsored Community Health Center events for NHCW 2023 include Community Health of South Florida, Inc., North Central Texas Community Health Care Center, MedCura Health, MedLink Georgia, Inc., Sun River Health, Community Health Center of SE Kansas, Salud Family Health, Carevide, The Institute for Family Health and Northeast Valley Health Corporation.
  • Our NHCW sponsorship recognizes the essential work of the health center staff and their dedication to deliver critical healthcare services to the most vulnerable populations,” said Danny Bado, director, Community Health Center Development.

ARCPOINT LAUNCHES MYARCPOINTLABS TO HELP CLOSE A GROWING GAP WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BY DELIVERING PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO WANT THEM

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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ARCpoint’s President and CEO, John Constantine commented “The US healthcare system is complicated, it can be expensive, and for too many people, it is difficult to access.

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  • ARCpoint’s President and CEO, John Constantine commented “The US healthcare system is complicated, it can be expensive, and for too many people, it is difficult to access.
  • By combining an easy-to-use consumer mobile platform with intuitive digital marketing and scheduling tools, MAPL will help close a growing gap within the healthcare system by delivering preventative healthcare solutions to all those who want them.
  • 1)   United Healthcare is a provider of health benefit programs and a businesses of UnitedHealth Group, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • You can view information about the NACHC Closing the Primary Care Gap, including information about the survey methodology, parameters and constraints at https://www .nachc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Closing-the-Primary-Care-Gap_Full-Report_2023_digital-final.pdf

Community Health Centers’ Deal Walks PhRMA Fox into 340B Henhouse, says AHF

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) strongly condemns the new 10-point plan and partnership the drug industry has cooked up with community health centers as a dangerous deal designed to destroy the 340B Drug Pricing Program , a vital part of the U.S. health care safety net.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) strongly condemns the new 10-point plan and partnership the drug industry has cooked up with community health centers as a dangerous deal designed to destroy the 340B Drug Pricing Program , a vital part of the U.S. health care safety net.
  • “PhRMA set a trap, and the National Association of Community Health Centers ( NACHC ) walked right into it.
  • Health centers are doing a deal with the devil, giving PhRMA the means to kill 340B,” said Michael Weinstein, president of AHF.
  • This is a betrayal by the community clinics that invites the fox into the henhouse.

340B Platform Company, Louvir, Inc. Welcomes Health Center Thought Leader, Sue Veer, MBA, CMPE as a Preferred Advisor

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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CHICAGO,  Jan. 30, 2023   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Louvir, Inc. 340B platform company welcomes Sue Veer, a Nationally recognized thought leader in the Health Center community as a Preferred Advisor.

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  • Veer will provide strategic guidance, insight, and support in the continued growth of the Louvir Platform with a focus on utilizing data to inform State and National Advocacy initiatives.
  • 340B platform company welcomes Sue Veer , a Nationally recognized thought leader in the Health Center community as a Preferred Advisor.
  • Sue is the President and CEO of Carolina Health Centers in Greenwood, SC, and was recently elected Secretary of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) .
  • Sue will provide strategic guidance, insight, and support in the continued growth of the Louvir Platform with a focus on utilizing data and intelligence to empower Community Health Centers and guide State and National Advocacy initiatives.

BD, Direct Relief and National Association of Community Health Centers Advance Health Equity in the U.S. with $1 Million Grant

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, along with Direct Relief and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), today announced they have awarded four community health centers with a total of $1.08 million to implement programs to support chronic disease management to underserved communities.

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  • All four community health centers also received the Innovations in Care award in 2021.
  • "We are directly addressing these health inequities by investing in community health centers that help ensure underserved patients receive quality care.
  • "Private funding partnerships made possible by BD and Direct Relief are essential to support innovative approaches that health centers bring to foster wellness and health equity in underserved communities."
  • Established in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading national voice for America's Health Centers and as an advocate for health care access for the medically underserved and uninsured.

McKesson Medical-Surgical Supports National Health Center Week 2022

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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McKesson Medical-Surgical, an affiliate of the McKesson Corporation, will participate as a silver sponsor of the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) National Health Center Week 2022 (NHCW) on Aug. 7-13.

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  • McKesson Medical-Surgical, an affiliate of the McKesson Corporation, will participate as a silver sponsor of the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) National Health Center Week 2022 (NHCW) on Aug. 7-13.
  • As a strong supporter of the nations community health centers, McKesson Medical-Surgical is a proud sponsor of seven events across the United States.
  • The seven McKesson Medical-Surgical sponsored Community Health Center events for NHCW 2022 include Community Health Association of Spokane, Cumberland Family Medical Centers, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Eisner Health, Sun River Health, Tampa Family Health Centers and Terry Reilly Health Centers.
  • National Health Center Week (NHCW) has been celebrated for more than 30 years to recognize the services and contributions of Americas health centers.