[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 128 (Tuesday, August 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 4 THROUGH 10, 2024, AS NATIONAL HEALTH 
                              CENTER WEEK

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                          HON. JOHN S. DUARTE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 6, 2024

  Mr. DUARTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize August 4 through 
10, 2024, as National Health Center Week. This annual celebration of 
events is sponsored by the National Association of Community Health 
Centers (NACHC). National Health Center week creates a valuable 
opportunity to showcase the work of Community Health Centers and raise 
awareness in the communities served by Federally Qualified Health 
Centers. Every year, Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) hosts various 
events centered around its patients and communities. These events 
commemorate National Health Center Week and highlight the commitment 
and passion of the Community Health Center staff.
  GVHC is one of the largest Community Health Centers in California and 
has been proudly serving Central Valley communities for more than 50 
years. The organization has a long history of providing high quality 
health care to residents. In August, at events throughout the service 
region, the center will celebrate the comprehensive workforce and our 
communities who entrust their health care to GVHC, which is a growing 
network of clinics serving approximately 150,000 patients through 47 
clinic sites each year.
  Community Health Centers serve as a beacon of strength, service, and 
care in communities across the United States. Together, they care for 
31.5 million patients, representing 14,000 communities. One in five 
California residents receives their care at a community health center. 
GVHC invites the community to join us in honoring the achievements and 
commitment of Community Health Centers across the country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing August 4 through 10, 2024, as 
National Health Center Week.

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