Friends of the NHSC—January 2005

Dear Friends of the NHSC:

Please take a look at the information below to review the latest news. Click on the link for additional information about that topic.

• COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
  Community Health Center, Inc., (CHC) a network of seven medical practices in Connecticut, is on the forefront of innovation. Under the leadership of NHSC alumna, Margaret Flinter, CHC has broken down many barriers to offer a level of care that rivals much larger health care providers. http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/about/success_stories/ct.asp

• PROGRAM TO EXTEND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COVERAGE TO FREE-CLINIC VOLUNTEERS
  The Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson recently announced a new program that provides medical malpractice coverage to volunteer health care professionals working in free clinics.
  http://newsroom.hrsa.gov/releases/2004/FTCA.htm

• 2004 NHSC AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
  Three health care facilities were awarded the 2004 NHSC Award of Excellence, which recognize excellence in the provision of comprehensive and competent health care among site administrators, clinicians, and communities to improve the health of the Nation’s underserved.
  Westside Health in Wilmington, DE
  Holy Family Services Birth Center in Weslaco, TX
  Bowers Center for Children and Families in Buffalo, MO

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