Congresswoman Gwen Moore visited Progressive Community Health Centers and had a great conversation about the importance of Medicaid for patients in the community.
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Businesses in Every Wisconsin County are at Risk if Federal Medicaid Funding is Cut
Medicaid dollars keep clinics, nursing homes, and businesses that provide in-home care open. Especially in rural areas, Medicaid funding is the difference between having care options or having closures. “Medicaid dollars keep clinics and nursing homes open and is a...
How Medicaid Fuels an Economic Engine for Caregivers, Family Members, & Patients
“When you don’t have health insurance, what do you do? You forgo necessary treatment. You put things on hold. You don’t access your preventive care,” says Patricia Sarvela, chief development officer at Partnership Community Health Center in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley....
Wisconsin Delegation Advocates for Health Centers in DC
Last week, 14 representatives from Wisconsin CHCs and WPHCA met in DC to advocate for Health Centers and their patients. They met with every member of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation, including both staff and elected officials, emphasizing the value of Health...
State Legislators awarded 2024 Community Health Center Champions
Richelle visited Noble Clinic's new site in Stevens Point set to open summer 2025 and presented Senator Testin with the award. Majority Leader Tyler August was presented the 2024 Community Health Center Champion award last week. Thank you for continuing to support...
Community Health Center CEOs Tackle Challenges
Community health center CEOs discussed how they’re tackling challenges tied to health inequities and more during a roundtable last week in Madison hosted by Wisconsin Health News. From rising behavioral health demands to persistent health inequities to the workforce...