FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Simmons Farber 202 309 0338
WHO: Nearly 300 Community Health Center doctors, nurses, patients, and administrators from across the U.S.
WHAT: Capitol Hill Fly-In Day to urge Congress to extend federal funding for Community Health Centers before the end of the year.
WHEN: December 3-4, 2024
WHERE: U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. WHY: Community Health Centers serve as primary care providers for 32.5 million Americans, including:
- 9.4 million children
- 3.8 million seniors
- 10 million rural residents
- 419,000 veterans
Federal funding enabling these essential services expires December 31, 2024. Health centers deliver comprehensive care while representing just 1% of U.S. healthcare spending. The Congressional Budget Office confirms they generate significant savings through reduced hospitalizations and improved health outcomes.
View background materials about the National Fly-In Day.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Health center CEOs
- Frontline medical providers
- Patients sharing personal stories
To schedule interviews or for additional information, contact Alexandra Walker/Amy Simmons Farber awalker@nachc.org.
About the National Association of Community Health Centers
NACHC is the leading innovative change agent collaborating with affiliates and partners to advance Community Health Centers as the foundation of an equitable health care system free from disparities and built on accessible, patient-governed, high-quality, integrated primary care.