MHSI is proud to announce that they will celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide.
This year’s NHCW celebration, launched by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), focuses on “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections” through a host of scheduled events that include resource fairs, back-to-school drives, health screenings, and visits to health centers by local, state, and national leaders.
With a mission to make high-quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status, health centers save lives on the front lines of our nation’s most pressing public health challenges. They are powered by a workforce of nearly 300,000 dedicated professionals who reach beyond the walls of the exam room to not only prevent illness but also address the social drivers that may cause it — climate change, homelessness, substance use disorders, food insecurity and behavioral health.
Join us to Celebrate
During the week of August 4 – August 10, join us as we honor our community members and patients. We will have “mini” celebrations throughout the week at our primary locations that will include donation bins for patients in need, nutritional information, and yummy food samples on the following days:
KayLee Goings, Registered Dietitian
Monday, 8/5 – Rison Clinic
Tuesday 8/6 – Sheridan Clinic
Wednesday 8/7 – Star City Clinic
Jane Pelkki, Registered Dietitian
Tuesday, 8/6 – Monticello Clinic
Wednesday, 8/7 – Warren Clinic
NHCW 2024 Focus Days:
- Sunday, 8/4 – Public Health in Housing Day
- Monday, 8/5 – Health Care for the Homeless Day
- Tuesday 8/6 – Agricultural Worker Health Center Day
- Wednesday 8/7 – Patient Appreciation Day
- Thursday 8/8 – Stakeholder Appreciation Day
- Friday 8/9 – Health Center Staff Appreciation Day
- Saturday 8/10 – Children’s Health Day
Embracing Community Health
MHSI CEO, G. Allan Nichols states, “the past few years have presented numerous challenges to the medical community. However, the implementation of Community Health Workers (CHWs) within our organization has been a remarkable asset to the communities we serve. CHWs embody the essence of “people helping people,” fostering caring connections that empower communities.”
Nichols also says, “healthcare extends beyond clinical care; it’s about ensuring patients have the resources to thrive in every aspect of their lives. Our commitment to compassionate health care, combined with the dedication of our CHWs, is transforming lives and strengthening our communities.”
About Mainline Health Systems
Since 1978, Mainline Health Systems has served the residents of Southeast Arkansas with a compassionate approach and a commitment to the highest standard of medical, dental, and behavioral health care. From its first office in Portland all those years ago, Mainline Health Systems has grown to 33 locations across Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Drew, Grant, Lincoln, and Pulaski counties. To learn more about Mainline Health Systems Inc., visit their website at www.mainlinehealth.net.