When people talk about rural health transformation, the conversation often focuses on what communities lack: too few providers, limited access to specialists, transportation difficulties, workforce shortages, unreliable internet access, and fewer healthcare resources close to home.
“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.
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.
Access to affordable, quality healthcare can be challenging in rural areas like the ones we serve in North Carolina. For residents of these communities, healthcare often requires more than just a visit to the doctor’s office—it’s about addressing all aspects of health, from physical and mental well-being to social and environmental factors.
At Compassion Health Care, Inc. (CHC), located in Eden and Yanceyville, North Carolina, we take pride in serving our community with dedication and compassion. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are deeply committed to providing quality health care to all, regardless of their background or circumstances. Today, we join the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a day that holds profound significance in American history.
“Health in All Policies” (HiAP) is a collaborative approach to policymaking that emphasizes the consideration of health and health equity in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all policies, not just those directly related to healthcare.
Health equity is the state in which everyone has the opportunity to attain their full health potential, regardless of their social circumstances. It means that everyone has the same chance to be healthy, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
Voting and your health are two things that you might not think are synonymous, but it’s an important relationship because it directly impacts your health and the health of your community.
As a patient-centered medical home, social determinants of health (SDOH) screenings at Compassion Health Care, Inc. are important because it helps our providers better understand our patients and their specific health needs.
