- Without Sufficient Support, Community Health Centers Will Drop 1 Million Patients
November 18, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC and NEW YORK (Nov. 18, 2013)—A new report by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) examines the impact of federal and state policy decisions on community health centers (CHCs) and their ability to continue providing primary care to …
- Over One Million Community Health Center Patients in 25 States Will Remain Uninsured and Left Out of Health Reform, New Report Says
October 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC and NEW YORK (Oct. 16, 2013)— A new report by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) examines the impact of health reform on community health centers (CHCs) and their patients.
- New Report Finds No Evidence that Safety-Net Patients Receive Substandard Primary Care
September 9, 2013
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK—A new study by researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) finds no evidence that primary care physicians provide “second-class” care to Medicaid, uninsured and other patients who rely on the nation’s safety-net system. The study, which appears in the September issue of the journal …
- Foundation Announces Leadership Change
July 30, 2013
New York, NY — The RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF), a not-for-profit foundation that supports community health centers nationwide, announced the retirement of its founding president and CEO, Julio Bellber. Executive Vice President, Feygele Jacobs, MPH, MS, will succeed him as the Foundation’s leader.
- Geiger Gibson Program Recognizes Eight Emerging Leaders at Annual Symposium
March 25, 2013
WASHINGTON – Each year, the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health Policy of the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) honors young Emerging Leaders in community health.
- Report Offers an In-Depth Examination of Health Centers’ Role in Family Planning for Medically Underserved Communities and Populations and Offers Strategies for Performance Improvement
March 7, 2013
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK— A report released today by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and the RCHN Community Health Foundation offers the first-ever in-depth examination of health centers’ role in access to family planning.
- New Report Analyzes Potential Impact of Sequestration on CHCs and Underserved Communities Nation’s CHCs at risk to lose $120 million in grant funding, reducing visit capacity by 3 million visits
March 4, 2013
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK— A new report by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) examines the potential impact of sequestration on community health centers and their patients and communities. “Assessing the Potential Impact of Sequestration on Community Health Centers, Patients, …
- CareSouth Carolina Awarded $199,308 to Train Frontline Workers Focused on Chronic Care
January 31, 2013
Hartsville, SC – CareSouth Carolina in Hartsville, which serves 37,000 patients at 10 sites in rural South Carolina, is one of only five federally qualified community health centers (CHCs) around the country to receive a RCHN CHF worker training grant this year. In partnership with Northeastern Technical College, the $199,308 award will allow CareSouth to …
- Finger Lakes Community Health Awarded $200,000 to Train Health Staff Patients See First
January 31, 2013
Penn Yan, NY – To meet increased patient demand, Finger Lakes will be adding three new facilities this spring to the eight full-time and several part-time health centers it currently operates. The $200,000 award from RCHN CHF will allow Finger Lakes to improve the cultural competency of health care center staff who work with migrant …
- El Rio Community Health Center Awarded $198,467 to Help Entry-level Workers and Veterans Develop Health Care Careers
January 31, 2013
Tucson, Arizona – In a proactive move to expand the capacity of community health centers to meet the anticipated increase in demand for health care, the RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF) has awarded a grant to El Rio Community Health Center (El Rio) in Tucson, Arizona. In partnership with Pima Community College, El Rio …
- Preparing to Meet the Health Care Needs of Millions of Soon-To-Be Insured Americans
January 31, 2013
New York, NY – To help meet the increased demand for health care from millions more soon-to-be insured, older, and chronically ill Americans, the RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF) has awarded $1 million in new grants to train and retain frontline early career community health center workers. These employees, who include medical assistants, receptionists, …
- Salud Family Health Centers Awarded $200,000 to Develop Health Care Career Training
January 31, 2013
Fort Lupton, CO – To expand the capacity of community health centers to meet the anticipated increase in demand for care, the RCHN Community Health Foundation (RCHN CHF) has awarded $2 million in grants to recruit, train and retain health center workers such as medical assistants, receptionists, care managers, and health system navigators. These workers …
- OneWorld Awarded $189,343 to Train Entry-Level Health Care Workers
January 31, 2013
Omaha, Nebraska – OneWorld Community Health Centers, which serves 23,000 patients at eight sites in Omaha, is one of only five federally qualified community health centers (CHCs) around the country to receive a RCHN CHF worker training grant this year. The $189,343 award will allow OneWorld to create a learning academy to improve the skills …