Health Center Stories

HRSA-funded health centers across the nation have distinguished themselves in promoting public health and providing primary care services in underserved areas. The examples below provide a snapshot of the exemplary work health centers have carried out across the country.

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Feature story: Community Partnerships Take on Substance Abuse Challenges in Wisconsin

The Family Health Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin, teams up with multiple non-profits in a coordinated effort to provide comprehensive services. Pictured is the center’s Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center in Minocqua, rural northern Wisconsin. Read more in Community Outreach.

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Getting COVID-19 Tests to the Homeless and Residents of Public Housing

In January 2022, Union Community Care (Lancaster, PA) received 16,200 COVID-19 at-home self-tests through the HRSA COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. They have shared these tests with community partners, including Water Street Mission, which reaches thousands of residents in Lancaster County and provides shelter to those experiencing homelessness.

Leading Efforts on Pediatric COVID-19 Shots

Esperanza Health Centers has been one of the top pediatric COVID-19 vaccine providers in Chicago, according to the city’s Department of Public Health. They have administered more than 10,000 immunizations to adolescents ages 12-17.

Boosting COVID-19 Vaccination Rates among Adolescents

Cherry Health (Grand Rapids, MI) has proactively promoted COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents and continues to increase their reach. To date, Cherry Health has administered at least one COVID-19 shot to more than 1,400 adolescents, aged 12 to 17.

Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Students

Alcona Health Center (AHC) in Lincoln, MI, is taking action in their community to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in adolescents, including through school-based health centers such as Owl Health Extension, managed in collaboration with Oscoda Area Schools. AHC has administered tests, vaccinated adolescents, faculty and staff, and given out masks and hand sanitizer.

Rising to the Challenge to Address COVID-19

OneWorld Community Health Centers' (Omaha, NE) staff have stepped up to the front line to address COVID-19 through testing, giving vaccinations, and providing thorough follow-up care for their patients. As one staff member shares, “In terms of [public health], I have done more in this pandemic than I have done in my entire career.”

Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines

CareSouth Carolina, Inc. (Hartsville, SC) provides affordable, accessible, quality primary health care services to nearly 39,000 patients throughout rural South Carolina. More than 55% of their patients are African American. Center staff have worked tirelessly to increase access to—and confidence in—the COVID-19 vaccines.

Expanding Outreach to Older Adults and Asian Patients through Bilingual Call

Focusing on equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Herald Christian Health Center (HCHC, in Los Angeles County, CA) has launched multiple successful strategies to reach seniors and others who cannot register online or visit large vaccination sites due to language, technology, or transportation barriers.

Boosting Vaccine Confidence among Health Center Staff and Patients

Community Clinic, Inc. (CCI) provides affordable, accessible, quality primary health care services to more than 33,000 patients across seven delivery sites in Silver Spring, MD. Throughout the pandemic, they have been a vital partner in removing barriers to health care for their community.

Ensuring Equity in Vaccine Distribution

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. operates eight locations serving 14 counties in North Carolina. Piedmont Health began administering COVID-19 vaccines in mid-January of 2021. As of mid-April, they had administered 20,492 vaccine doses to 12,949 individuals.