This resolution designates the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as National Health Center Week in San Francisco. It acknowledges the contributions of the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium and its member health centers to the community.
Resolution proclaiming the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as National Health Center Week in the City and County of San Francisco; and recognizing the work of the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium and its member community health centers.
How it got here
The resolution to proclaim National Health Center Week in San Francisco originated from the recognition of the vital services provided by community health centers.
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week to celebrate and increase awareness of community health centers across the country.
The SFCCC, a partnership of 12 community health centers, serves as the largest primary care safety net delivery system in San Francisco, caring for over 110,000 patients annually.
Supervisors Ronen, Safai, Chan, Walton, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Stefani, and Preston introduced the resolution to proclaim August 4 through August 10, 2024, as National Health Center Week.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, recognizing the contributions of the SFCCC and its member health centers.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without her approval.
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