Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross, L.A. Care Health Plan, Quest Diagnostics, Blue Shield of California and Health Net invites members of the multicultural community to CCHC National Health Center Week (NHCW) – Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day celebration to be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m. at the Clinic Parking Lot – 801 S. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA 91205. The annual health fair and children’s health day supports CCHC 20th year of excellence ensuring the health and wellness of those we serve, so they may reach their fullest potential.
CCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a California Non-Profit Public benefit Corporation that operates and administers six community health centers across Los Angeles County, including Glendale, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Sunland, North Hollywood and Arleta. The center provides dental, medical, and behavioral health services to children and adults from diverse and underserved communities regardless of immigration status. Established in 2004, CCHC has over 20 years of experience providing healthcare services to California’s most diverse populations and has grown to become one of the leading FQHCs in Los Angeles County. CCHC also administer a Mobile Clinic, an on-site Clinic-On-Wheels bringing health care professionals together to address the needs of underserved adult, children, youth and family members or the broader school and community.
The annual event serves and provide low-income, uninsured and undocumented individuals with access to primary care, health screenings, and education and social-welfare referrals. What is significant about this event is that it is a partnership that enjoys the power of an entire health community and would greatly advance our goal of providing health access in our communities.
The timing of NHCW-Children’s Appreciation Day lends itself well to engaging the youngest members of our communities as they prepare to return to school. At the event, CCHC will be hosting Back-to-School Backpacks and Shoes distribution for our 1000 children patients and underserved children from our school partners in Glendale and Los Angeles Unified School Districts.
Also, during the event, CCHC will recognize distinguish community leaders and elected officials by presenting the NHCW-Stakeholders Appreciation Award including Mayor Elen Asatryan of the City of Glendale, Superintendent Darneika Watson of Glendale Unified School District, Consul General Karen Israyelyan of the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia and Supervisor Kathryn Barger of the 5th District of Los Angeles County.
For more information, contact CCHC at 818.630.2204 or email [email protected]. n
