community health care system Flashcards
1
Q
1960s
A
movement of the health centers
2
Q
Community health centers
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-nonprofit
-community-governed health care facilities that provide PRIMARY care services to UNDERSERVED populations, REGARDLESS of their ability to pay.
3
Q
WHERE?
A
medically underserved areas and provide a wide range of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, dental care, mental health services, and more.
They play a crucial role in improving access to healthcare for low-income individuals, uninsured individuals, and those facing barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services.
Community health centers aim to address DISPARITIES in healthcare access and provide comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent care to the communities they serve.
