Visit to the U.S. Capitol
A contingent of Community Health Center representatives from Arkansas visited Washington in February, not just for fun, but for advocacy...
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Feb 282 min read
Conference highlights healthcare challenges in rural Arkansas
At the recent Rural Health Association of Arkansas conference, a Community Health Center leader shared how his organization has initiated...
Feb 273 min read
Improving maternal health key for Arkansas moms, babies
Partnership among stakeholders and renewed education efforts will go a long way toward improving Arkansas’ low rankings in maternal...
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Innovative presenters shared key healthcare trends at CHCA Fall Workshops to best serve patients
Before judging someone suffering from substance use disorder, stop and think again. Reshape your perspective, said Nick Szubiak,...
Oct 18, 20232 min read
CHC partners with college to better serve students, community
To help ease the growing demand for health care access in Arkansas, a Community Health Center (CHC) looked to form a key partnership with...
Oct 6, 20231 min read
Fighting HIV stigma, educating about sexual health
CHCA is doing its part to fight HIV stigma! Young Advocates and Ambassadors for Sexual Health is a new program designed to reduce new...
Aug 22, 20233 min read
Helping the Homeless: CHC partners with day services ministry
Jefferson County Comprehensive Services Inc. provides high quality health care to the homeless at the Open Hands clinic in Little Rock.
Aug 7, 20232 min read
National Health Center Week: What CHCs mean to us
For Monica Lindley, CEO of Mid-Delta Health Systems, Community Health Centers are all about connecting with and helping the community....
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Judd Semingson of Community Clinic is new CHCA Board chair
Judd Semingson, CEO of Community Clinic based in Springdale, has been elected to lead the Board for the largest primary care network in...
Jun 8, 20234 min read
Dr. White in ADG: Our patients deserve our never-wavering support, diligence, and care
OPINION | GUEST WRITER: Worth fighting for Community Health Centers vital by Lanita S. White Special to the Democrat-Gazette | June 9,...
Jun 5, 20233 min read
River Valley expands RX locations, broadens patient access
COAL HILL – Rita Grigsby loves her new pharmacy. She lives in the tiny community of Hunt in western Johnson County. For years, she had to...
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Bonnie White, stays active in retirement, serving her community as a CHC Board chair
PARAGOULD – With more than 40 years in mental health, Bonnie White started as a case worker, experiencing first-hand the challenges...
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Dr. Patrick Fitz-Gerald exemplifies CHC dedication to patient mental health
When Dr. Patrick Fitz-Gerald graduated from medical school, many classmates couldn’t wait to move to a big city and specialize in a...
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Abby Peerce, APRN, is an amazing example of CHC dedication and caring to patients all over Arkansas
When her boss asked her to transfer to the clinic in Green Forrest, Abby Peerce didn’t hesitate. She didn’t even worry about an hour...
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Desi Sims is a true servant leader. He ministers with his gripping personal story.
Desi Sims knows what’s it like to be on the bottom. When patients at Lee County Cooperative Clinic come to him with their problems, he...
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Boston Mountain excited to expand into Conway
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center celebrated a grand opening of a new clinic in Conway, one of the fastest growing communities in...
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Lee County Cooperative breaks ground on new clinic headquarters
In Marianna, Lee County Cooperative Clinic recently broke ground on a new main clinic building. Local community leaders, including city...
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