Early Health Center Program Documents

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), was founded in 1971 as the National Association of Neighborhood Health Centers, to provide education, training and research - based advocacy for and on behalf of community health centers. The rich history of health centers and key issues in their formative years is captured in conference programs, training materials, action alerts and other materials from NACHC and sister organizations.

National Health Policy for Primary Care:

Educational Presentation at NACHC Policy & Issues Forum 1980. Courtesy of NACHC.

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Informational Booklet:

National Association of Community Health Centers organizational structure, governance and programs, 1983. Courtesy of NACHC.

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Community Health Institute Annual Program Report, San Antonio, TX:

National Association of Community Health Centers 1984. Courtesy of NACHC.

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Action Memos to all health centers:

National Association of Community Health Centers, 1981. Courtesy of NACHC.

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Primary Care Focus Magazine, Issue focus maternal/child health:

National Association of Community Health Centers, Spring 1985. Courtesy of NACHC.

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Community and Migrant Health Centers: Two Decades of Achievement:

National Association of Community Health Centers report, 1986. Compiled and edited by Sara Rosenbaum. Courtesy of NACHC.

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