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Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, announced today that its President and CEO – who has been with HRHCare for 38 of its 40 years of existence – has been inducted into the National Association of Community Health Centers Grassroots Advocacy Hall of Fame, and was included in the ‘2015 Recipients for Distinguished Service and Contributions’ portion of the CHCANYS Annual Awards Dinner. The NACHC Grassroots Advocacy Hall of Fame members have all made lasting contributions to ensuring the creation, survival, and strength of health centers and the community health center movement through their dedicated and tireless efforts over many years.
“I’m proud to accept this honor, and look forward to contributing many more years to the cause of community health and advocacy,” said Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, President and CEO of HRHCare. “HRHCare provides health care to hundreds of thousands of people from the Capital Region to the eastern end of Long Island, and since 1975 we have worked hard to get care to the people who need it. Access is the answer to health care crises in our communities. I want to thank the NACHC for this award, and reconfirm our dedication here at HRHCare to serving the people of New York.”
About HRHCare
Hudson River HealthCare (HRHCare) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded 40 years ago to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, New York, HRHCare is now one of the nation’s largest community health providers. From the Capitol Region to the East-end of Long Island, HRHCare’s network of over 26 health centers provides affordable, accessible care to more than 135,000 patients. Our more than 200 primary care practitioners and 700 specialists and support staff have made HRHCare a destination for high-quality and compassionate care for all. In 2014, HRHCare saw a total of 480,000 patient visits across its facilities throughout New York State.
As HRHCare has grown it has retained its core values of community and compassion. Excelling in patient care, HRHCare provides comprehensive services to anyone who walks through our doors. HRHCare’s health centers provide primary and preventative treatment including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing, and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.
HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with local community leaders, businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, agricultural worker alliances and other local stakeholders. HRHCare believes if it wants to ensure quality care for its patients, it should ensure quality pay for its staff, which is why it provides a minimum living wage of $15 an hour for all employees.
For more information contact:
Elizabeth Kenigsberg
646.930.0222
ekenigsberg@skdknick.com
