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Why Juneteenth Matters for Healthy Communities

18 Jun 2026 Awareness, Community Health, Social Determinants
Image: Stephenson, Mrs. Charles (Grace Murray). [Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900], photograph, June 19, 1900; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124053/: accessed June 18, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

Juneteenth: Reflecting on Freedom, Hope, and Healthy Communities

“Why Juneteenth matters” is a great question. Every year on June 19, communities across the United States observe Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and hope.

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Community Health Centers are important

Community Health Centers; Improving Rural Healthcare

16 Jun 2026 FQHC

When people think about healthcare, they often picture hospitals, emergency rooms, or specialty clinics. However, for millions of Americans, especially those living in rural communities, their first point of contact with the healthcare system is a community health center.

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Vaccine

Respiratory Season 2025: Staying Healthy with Vaccines

16 Sep 2025 Awareness, COVID-19, Influenza, Prevention, Vaccines

As we move into fall and winter, the “respiratory season” brings a higher risk of illnesses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Taking care of yourself and your family now can help protect you later. That means staying up to date on healthy habits, like handwashing, getting good rest, and avoiding close contact when sick, and making informed choices about vaccines.

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Rural Healthcare

Rural Healthcare: A Legacy of Compassion in Rural North Carolina

7 May 2025 Awareness, Community Health, FQHC, Integrated Care, Prevention, Rural Health, Social Determinants

In the rolling hills and quiet towns of rural North Carolina, access to healthcare has long been a challenge. For many residents, the nearest hospital is miles away, and the cost of care can be prohibitive. Yet, since 1978, Compassion Health Care, Inc. (CHC) has been steadfast, breaking down barriers and bringing essential health services to communities in need.

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