15 08, 2020

NHCW 2020: Children’s Health Day, August 15

By |2020-08-14T17:26:38-07:00August 15th, 2020|News|Comments Off on NHCW 2020: Children’s Health Day, August 15

In 2019-20 the California Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) closely monitored vaccination data around California and identified Fortuna Community Health Center as one of the health centers to meet their high standards for delivering flu doses. Thanks for protecting our kids! Call your clinic today to schedule an appointment. [...]

12 08, 2020

NHCW 2020: Patient Appreciation Day, August 12 2020

By |2020-08-13T22:26:13-07:00August 12th, 2020|News|Comments Off on NHCW 2020: Patient Appreciation Day, August 12 2020

By law, Community Health Center boards must be comprised of at least 51% community members. Community board members are individuals who live in the community served by the health center, are patients, and represent others who are served by the health center in terms of demographics such as [...]

11 08, 2020

NHCW 2020: Agricultural Worker Health Day, August 11 2020

By |2020-08-13T22:03:17-07:00August 11th, 2020|News|Comments Off on NHCW 2020: Agricultural Worker Health Day, August 11 2020

< National Health Center Week Today is Agricultural Worker Health Day. Community health centers serve approximately 20% of the estimated 4.5 million agricultural workers in the United States. Rural areas like ours are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic. Higher proportions of elderly persons, higher smoking usage, higher prevalence [...]

7 08, 2020

NHCW 2020: Public Health in Housing Day, August 9, 2020

By |2020-09-18T11:57:49-07:00August 7th, 2020|News|Comments Off on NHCW 2020: Public Health in Housing Day, August 9, 2020

Poor housing conditions and a lack of housing stability are associated with a wide range of health conditions, including respiratory infections, asthma, lead poisoning, injuries, and impacts behavioral health. Addressing housing issues offers health care practitioners an opportunity to address an important social determinant of health. Open Door’s [...]

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