National Health Center Week August 4-10, 2024
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Health Services of North Texas Celebrates
National Health Center Week August 4-10, 2024
Health Services of North Texas is included in 1,500 community health centers across the country commended for their role in providing Americans with essential healthcare
DENTON,TEXAS – August 2024
Local community health center Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2024,taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide. HSNT served 18,118 community members in Denton and Collin County in 2023 and expects to expand this number past 19,000 by the end of 2024.
This year’s NHCW celebration, launched by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), focuses on “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections” through a host of scheduled events nationwide. HSNT will celebrate through community outreach events, special social media posts and blog posts, staff volunteer opportunities, and a community conversation event with local, state, and national elected officials and healthcare professionals.
With a mission to make quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status, health centers save lives on the front lines of our nation’s most pressing public health challenges. They are powered by a workforce of nearly 300,000 dedicated professionals who reach beyond the walls of the exam room to not only prevent illness but also address the social drivers that may cause it -- climate change, homelessness, substance use disorders, food insecurity and behavioral health.
“Our work gives us a front-and-center perspective to understanding the health needs of our community and stepping into this important space with deliberate focus is making a real difference, one patient, one visit at a time.” Doreen Rue, CEO of Health Services of North Texas
HSNT is proud to represent the caring mission of community health centers in the local North Texas area. In Denton and Collin County, HSNT provides quality, accessible healthcare for:
- 8,050 children
- 7,343 women
- 13,407 people living in poverty
- 6,884 medically uninsured people
To learn more about the mission and accomplishments of health centers, visit www.nachc.org. You can learn more about NHCW and view listing of events at www.healthcenterweek.org. #NHCW24
Health Services of North Texas
Serving the North Texas community since 1988, Health Services of North Texas is a nonprofit healthcare center providing accessible primary care through 6 locations in Denton and Collin Counties. With the mission of improving the quality of life for all North Texans through medical care, support services, and advocacy, Health Services of North Texas served over 18,000 patients in 2023. Health Services of North Texas is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a distinction in Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, and is looking forward to establishing a presence in the Serve Lewisville Center in the future. For more information about HSNT and its services please visit https://healthservicesntx.org/.
Contact:
Teri Johnson, Director of Marketing and Communications
940-293-6009