The year was 1971 and the community health care movement was just beginning. In New York, a group of dedicated community health activists created what was then innovation in health care advocacy— the Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS).
Established to give a voice to the state’s network of community health centers as leading providers of primary care, CHCANYS is now seen as one of the premiere primary care associations in the country. CHCANYS not only works to increase access for those who would otherwise go without care through advocacy and education but also creates major new programs and initiatives that showcase community health centers as centers of excellence.
CHCANYS defines new directions in primary care delivery at the more than 50 community health care centers with over 425 sites throughout the state. From clinical excellence to health information technology, from emergency preparedness to eliminating health care disparities, CHCANYS’ goal is to provide community health centers with the resources needed to provide high quality, community-based primary care to anyone in need regardless of their ability to pay.
CHCANYS Responds to HRSA’s Proposed New Rule for Determining HPSA and MUA(P)
CHCANYS has joined with the National Association of Community Health Centers, other state Primary Care Associations, health centers, and health advocates and associations across the country calling on HRSA to withdraw its proposed new rule for designating medically underserved populations and health professional shortage areas. After hearing from so many concerned about the changes, HRSA decided to extend its comment period another thirty days. Originally, comments were to be submitted by Thursday, May 29th. Click here for more information.
Amid an uncertain economy and worrisome unemployment numbers, there's a well-paying field begging for workers. Nurses are taking on an increasingly diverse role in health care, opening up new jobs in all kinds of settings, including community health, home care and hospitals. As demand for nurses has risen, so have salaries.
Lorraine Leong, Director of Community Relations and Advocacy, at the William F. Ryan Community Health Network, one of CHCANYS New York City-based members, has been chosen as NACHC’s Advocate of the Month. Click here for more info.
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