As a Community Health Center (CHC), CHAS Health believes everyone deserves access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of income, insurance status, or background. But access to care depends on strong public policy. That’s why we work alongside patients, community partners, and elected officials to protect and strengthen the healthcare safety net.
What is a Community Health Center?
Community Health Centers are nonprofit clinics that serve as a lifeline for millions of people. CHCs like CHAS Health:
- Serve everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.
- Offer affordable care with a sliding fee scale based on income.
- Are patient-led, with boards that include patients who help guide our mission.
- Focus on community needs, including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
- Stretch every dollar—CHCs account for just 1% of U.S. healthcare spending yet serve 1 in 7 people.
Share Your Story
Policymakers need to hear from you, the people their decisions affect most. What does having a Community Health Center in your community (like CHAS Health) mean to you? Whether you’re a patient, a community partner, or a concerned neighbor, your voice matters.
Here are some ways you can share how affordable healthcare coverage impacted your life.
- Share your story. Personal experiences help elected officials understand the real-world impact of healthcare policies.
- Contact your representatives. Let them know why access to care matters in your life and community.
- Stay informed. Follow CHAS Health on social media and check our website for updates on key issues.
