Environment Archives - National Association of Community Health Centers

Patients in AltaMed’s PACE program, which helps older adults live healthy lives independently at home, speak with a staff member. AltaMed staff provided critical health services to recently evacuated older adults after L.A.-area fires. (Photo courtesy of AltaMed) The radio announcer said nursing home residents were being evacuated to the Pasadena Convention Center, so Dr. …

Fernando Fierro, vice president of nursing services at AltaMed (in blue), discusses evacuation shelter procedures with first responders. (Photo courtesy of AltaMed) Eaton Fire evacuees, fleeing their homes for the safety of the Pasadena Convention Center, were arriving in numbers. For Fernando Fierro, vice president of nursing services at the community health center AltaMed, and the …

Evara Health providers offer medical and mental health services to evacuees at an emergency shelter in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. (Photo courtesy of Evara Health) Hurricanes Helene and Milton severely impacted mental health in Florida communities, providers report. Many patients are dealing with trauma responses and stress from lost housing or financial …

Damage in Burnsville, North Carolina, in Oct. 2024 after Hurricane Helene swept through the western part of the state with intense flooding and power outages. (Photo by David Uttley for Direct Relief) Editor’s note: This article is part of a joint editorial initiative between the National Association of Community Health Centers and Direct Relief. A newly published …

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Mandy Cohen described to “Conversations on Health Care” that their role right now is ensuring impacted residents understand the health risks that are present and could continue to grow in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Dr. Cohen says while local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency …

Explore the profound impact of cultural and environmental stewardship in Hawaiʻi with this compelling video featuring the work of Kōkua Kalihi Valley, a federally qualified health center in Honolulu. Serving a diverse population of 50,000, 93 percent of which are Asian and Pacific Islander, Kōkua Kalihi Valley is redefining health by fostering deep-rooted connections within …

With hurricane season here, Florida is bracing for the worst. The state ranks sixth in the country for most weather-related power outages over the past 20 years. Powering through weather-related disasters carries far-reaching public health considerations. Health centers must be able to keep their doors open to respond to local health needs after catastrophic weather …

Health centers have helped families across America receive affordable care. When Black children in Beaufort County, South Carolina were diagnosed with recurring cases of intestinal parasites, the community advocated for a new health center and clean water for sustainable health solutions. In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, barrier islands and rural inland communities sit just above sea …

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Edgar Chavez was sleeping when the call came in just before 1 a.m. early Sunday morning in late February amid a series of historic rainstorms. He dressed immediately and drove towards one of his safety net health care clinics in downtown Los Angeles, which was just about finished with significant renovations. …

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