    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9152--AUG. 8, 2014

    Proclamation 9152 of August 8, 2014

    National Health Center Week, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    In the United States of America, no one should have to live in poverty
    just because they get sick. Families deserve quality, affordable health
    care and the peace of mind that comes with it--regardless of who they
    are, where they live, or what language they speak. Today, nearly 1,300
    health centers provide primary care and preventive services at over
    9,000 locations across our country. During National Health Center Week,
    we acknowledge health centers' vital role, and we salute the
    professionals who work long hours to deliver these essential services.
    In small towns and big cities, health centers serve as a trusted
    network, connecting patients with community resources. Nearly 5 million
    people received enrollment assistance at their local health center to
    help them access coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Many of the
    newly insured--who for so long were priced out of the market or denied
    coverage because of a pre-existing condition--will have the opportunity
    to receive their first covered checkup at a community health center.
    With more Americans getting health insurance, the Affordable Care Act
    has made substantial investments in health centers so they can open
    their doors to record numbers of patients. Earlier this year, my
    Administration announced new funding to help our Nation's health centers
    expand their hours, offer additional services, and hire more medical
    providers.
    Health centers emphasize education and healthy lifestyles, and they help
    reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. They lift up families and
    create jobs that power local economies. By encouraging regular checkups
    and routine screenings, health center staff help patients get timely
    care and reduce the need for emergency treatment. Americans can find a
    health center near them by using the ``Find a Health Center'' tool at
    www.HRSA.gov.
    What started as an experiment to expand the promise of health security
    today delivers quality care across America--at prices people can afford,
    with the dignity and respect they deserve. This week, we recognize the
    importance of health centers and the critical support they provide to
    communities that need it most. Let us celebrate the progress health
    centers have helped us achieve and build on this foundation as we work
    to expand access to affordable care.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of August 10
    through August 16, 2014, as National Health Center

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    Week. I encourage all Americans to celebrate this week by visiting their
    local health center, meeting health center providers, and exploring the
    programs they offer to help keep families healthy.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
    August, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    ninth.
    BARACK OBAMA