Connecticut Celebrates Community Health Center Week to Highlight Essential Health Services

Press release

Hartford, CT - Governor Lamont has officially proclaimed the week of August 3rd as Community Health Center Week in Connecticut, in recognition of the vital contributions made by the state’s 17 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This week of recognition coincides with National Health Center Week, celebrated August 3–9, a nationwide initiative that honors the critical role health centers play in delivering accessible, quality healthcare to individuals across the United States.

Connecticut’s 17 Community Health Centers provide high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care to 440,000 people across Connecticut. They serve all people, regardless of ability to pay, and are critical health care providers and employers. On average, nearly two-thirds of patients at the Community Health Centers statewide have Medicaid coverage, where their care cannot be denied.
Events to celebrate the Community Health Centers are happening across Connecticut, including:

• “Backpacks, Books, Brochures and Banking” event in Norwich
• Community Connection Showcase in New Haven
• Community Baby Shower in Bridgeport
• InterCommunity Wellness Day in Hartford.

Events are planned at most of Connecticut's Community Health Centers. To Find out what is happening in your community check here.

“We are proud to celebrate Connecticut’s Community Health Centers this week and honor the essential role they play in delivering high-quality healthcare to patients across the state,” said Shawn K. Frick, CEO of the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut. “As highlighted in Governor Lamont’s proclamation, we encourage all Connecticut residents to take part in this week’s events, visit their local health center, and view the powerful partnerships these centers have built within their communities.”

About CHC/ACT:CHC/ACT and Connecticut’s health centers serve 440,000 people yearly from Greenwich to Putnam, from Winsted to New London, and everywhere in between. Connecticut’s Community Health Centers deliver high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care across hundreds of sites. Together, we advocate for community health to local and national leaders. And, our team empowers health care professionals across our state to improve the health and wellness of all.