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National Health Center Week
August 8, 2021 - August 14, 2021
National Health Center Week 2021
NACHC’s National Health Center Week (NHCW) The Chemistry for Strong Communities will take place Sunday, August 8 to Saturday, August 14. NHCW brings awareness to communities and elected officials about the mission and accomplishments of health centers over the past five decades. NACHC encourages health centers to engage the community, partners, and elected officials in your celebrations.
Each day of NHCW is dedicated to a particular focus area. Focus days are available to enhance events, help provide structure, and maximize the national impact of our message.
- Sunday, 8/8: Public Health in Housing Day
- Monday, 8/9: Healthcare for the Homeless Day
- Tuesday, 8/10: Agricultural Worker Health Day
- Wednesday, 8/11: Patient Appreciation Day
- Thursday, 8/12: Stakeholder Appreciation Day
- Friday, 8/13: Health Center Staff Appreciation Day
- Saturday, 8/14: Children’s Health Day
See more information from NACHC:
Member Clinics’ Events
Saturday August 7
- Wilmington Community Clinic – 9th Annual Drive Thru Health Fair. 10am-1pm at 470 N. Hawaiian Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744.
Monday, August 9:
- Saban Community Clinic – Seats & Feets: Undergarments & sock drive for Saban’s unhoused patients. Donations will be distributed to Saban’s unhoused patients on this day. Donations are accepted at every site, or purchase items off Saban’s Amazon wishlist, here. For more information, contact Keith Banks at kbanks@sabancommunityclinic.org.
- Venice Family Clinic – Recovering from COVID Fatigue: Tools to Move Forward. 11:30am-12pm. Join via Zoom here, passcode: 134753. Or join via Facebook here.
- Venice Family Clinic – Recuperando de la fatiga COVID: Herramientas para seguir adelante. 12:30pm-1pm. Join via Zoom, click here, passcode: 572014. Or join via Facebook here.
Tuesday, August 10
- JWCH Institute/Welsey Health Centers – Patient Appreciation & Wellness Day Walk Thru Event
- South Bay Family Health Care – Free COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) 18+ Years Old, Walk-Ins Welcome or Make an Appointment here.10am-12:15pm and 2:15pm-4:15pm. For more info, call 310-802-6170
- Venice Family Clinic – Free Food Market + Health Insurance & CalFresh Enrollment Assistance; COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, August 11
- JWCH Institute/Welsey Health Centers – Patient Appreciation & Wellness Day Walk Thru Event
- Northeast Valley Health Corporation – Virtual Healthcare Roundtable with Rep. Cardenas and LA Council President Nury Martinez from 2:30pm-4:00pm. RSVP HERE.
- QueensCare Health Centers – Patient Appreciation Day “Keep Your ION the Prize!” 9am-1pm, 303 South Loma Drive, Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Dental hygiene education, arts and crafts for kids, Medicare information, mental health information, vision and bone density screenings, healthcare enrollment assistance, GOVID-19 vaccines, giveaways, and more! Get your COVID-19 vaccine on this day and receive and $25 DoorDash gift card!
- South Bay Family Health Care – Free COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) 18+ Years Old, Walk-Ins Welcome or Make an Appointment here.9am-11:15pm and 1:15pm-3:15pm. For more info, call 310-802-6170.
- Watts Healthcare – Patient Appreciation Day, 10am-2pm
Thursday, August 12
- Comprehensive Community Health Centers – Stakeholder Appreciation Day recognizing Senator Anthony Portantino
- Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles – National Health Fair, 9am-12pm at 6501 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. Free health screenings, snacks, music, raffles, and more.
- JWCH Institute/Welsey Health Centers – Patient Appreciation & Wellness Day Walk Thru Event
- South Bay Family Health Care – Free COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) 18+ Years Old, Walk-Ins Welcome or Make an Appointment here.10am-12:15pm and 2:15pm-4:15pm. For more info, call 310-802-6170
- Venice Family Clinic – Free Food Market + Health Insurance & CalFresh Enrollment Assistance; COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Friday, August 13
- Clinica Romero – Children’s Health Day & Back-2-School Giveaway, 10am-2pm. Bring your family to received free school supplies and other health resources! Free transportation if coming for a COVID-19 vaccines, call 213-514-6393.
- South Bay Family Health Care – Free COVID-19 Vaccines (Moderna) 18+ Years Old, Walk-Ins Welcome or Make an Appointment here.9am-11:15pm and 1:15pm-3:15pm. For more info, call 310-802-6170
Saturday, August 14
- Harbor Community Health Centers – Back to School Fair
- Venice Family Clinic – School Readiness: Childhood Immunizations and Family Resources
- Watts Healthcare – Annual Children’s Health Fair, 10am-2pm. There will be free school supplies, games, prizes, and health screenings for parents and children to enjoy.
For more information on any of the events listed above, contact Alyssa Mohamadzadeh at amohamadzadeh@ccalac.org. Some events are not open to the public.
CCALAC National Health Center Week 2021 Toolkit
The toolkit includes ideas for participating in NHCW, even if you don’t plan to host an event. Use social media to celebrate your staff and advocate for health centers! During the event be sure to use the hashtags #NHCW21 and #ValueCHCs in your social media posts.
Tell Us About Your Events!
Email Alyssa Mohamadzadeh at amohamadzadeh@ccalac.org and Taryn Burks at tburks@ccalac.org with a list of your planned events including the event name, location or link, date, and time.
Please contact Alyssa Mohamadzadeh at amohamadzadeh@ccalac.org with any NHCW questions.