Care Alliance Health Center, Neighborhood Family Practice,
and NEON Health Services invite you to join them in kicking off 
National Health Center Week, on Monday, August 9th.

Our theme this year, “America’s Federally Qualified Health Centers: Turning the Vision into Reality,” will focus on the aftermath of the passage of health reform and the leading role that
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC’s) will play in paving the path for efficient
and quality care throughout the country.

Joining us to commemorate National Health Center Week will be Congresswoman Marcia Fudge and Matt Carroll of the City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Health, among other distinguished leaders.

Schedule of Events

9:30 - 10:00        Registration Open

10:00 - 10:15      Introductions

10:15 - 10:45      Special remarks by Congresswoman Marcia Fudge

10:45 - 12:00      Panel Discussion: The Impact of Health Reform on Cleveland's FQHC's

                              Matt Carroll, Director, Cleveland Department of Public Health

                              Dr. Walter Clark, Medical Director, NEON

                              Julie DiRossi-King, Director of Government Affairs, OACHC

                              Jean Therrien, Executive Director, Neighborhood Family Practice

12:00 - 12:30      Exhibitors Available & Networking

                         * A light lunch will be provided *

12:30 - 12:45      Special Remarks by Mayor Frank Jackson

12:45 - 2:00        Keynote Address: The Role of FQHC's throughout Ohio's Health Care 

                         Landscape: Dr. Alvin Jackson, Director, Ohio Department of Public Health

More Information:

The second week of August each year is dedicated to recognizing the service and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Housing Health Centers in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care to medically vulnerable and underserved people in the United States. This year's commemoration is particularly unique because 2010 marks the 45th Anniversary of the creation of the Health Centers Program.

FQHC’s partner with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, and visionaries like yourself to ensure that quality healthcare is available for all.  Healthcare is a critical issue for Americans, and for Ohioans healthcare is an area of particular concern.  Today, approximately 11.5% of Ohioans find themselves with little or no medical coverage, and very few know how to access available healthcare resources.  While healthcare reform will enhance healthcare access for many, much more work is needed and new challenges will continue to surface.