Advocacy
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.
LEARN
What is a Community Health Center?
Community Health Centers are nonprofit clinics that serve as a lifeline for millions of Americans. 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 10 Americans
Fast Facts
- 1 in 5 Spokane County residents is a CHAS Health patient
- CHCs serve 1 in 5 rural residents, 1 in 8 children, and 1 in 15 older adults
- Over 70% of CHC patients are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or are uninsured
There are more than 1,500 health centers nationwide
