One team member shared how, when she first started, she used notebooks to schedule appointments for our patients – a reminder of how far we’ve come. Another reflected on the joy of now caring for the children of patients she used to check in at our clinics when they were young. A newer team member spoke about her rapid growth at TVHC, beginning in a receptionist role to becoming a supervisor in our Youth Health Services department. Stories like these highlight the incredible value and commitment our staff bring to TVHC, both those who have been with us for decades and those just beginning their journey.

August also gave us the opportunity to celebrate National Health Center Week, honoring the role of community health centers like TVHC across the country and highlighting the unique and vital services we provide. This year marks the 60th anniversary of both community health centers and Medicaid, symbolizing the nationwide impact of these programs and serving as a reminder of the progress we have made in our communities. Medicaid continues to be a critical source of coverage for many of our patients, helping ensure access to preventative services, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and more.