LOS ANGELES – February 9, 2018 – This morning Congress passed a continuing resolution through March 23, which includes two years of funding for community health centers and other important health programs. While the #RedAlert4CHCs crisis has been averted, the threat level for our communities remains high. We are bracing for the expiration of the Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals (DACA) Program as well as release of the Administration’s rules that would make it harder for legal immigrants to get permanent residency if they or their American-born children use safety net services. CCALAC thanks our Members of Congress for supporting health centers and standing up for our communities.
THE COMMUNITY CLINIC ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (CCALAC) is the largest regional association of community clinics and health centers in California. Founded in 1994, CCALAC has 63 members that operate over 350 clinic sites throughout LA County. CCALAC is dedicated to serving and representing the interests of its member clinics as providers of quality health care, including medical, dental and pharmacy services. For more information about CCALAC, visit www.ccalac.org or call (213) 201-6500.
Contact:
Elaiza Torralba, Communications Specialist, (213) 201-6529
Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County
700 S. Flower Street, Suite 3150, Los Angeles, CA 90017