SANTA BARBARA — American Indian Health & Services (AIH&S) in Santa Barbara, will be celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW) with other community clinics across the country.
Health centers provide preventive and primary care services to over 30 million people and are the first to respond with wrap around care during disasters and health emergencies. Community Health Centers lower health care costs to the tune of $24 billion a year reducing the rate of chronic diseases and stimulating local economies.
For nearly 30 years, American Indian Health & Services has been serving the Central-Coast’s healthcare needs. At AIH&S we provide medical, dental, optometric, behavioral health, and community cultural services to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and members of the community.
American Indian Health & Services understands these needs and focuses on providing the care, education and resources enabling clients to sustain a lifetime of health and wellness.
American Indian Health & Services will start off the celebration of NHCW with a sequence of events:
- Healthcare for the Homeless, Monday, August 7, 2023 – A sock drive will be conducted at all of our clinic locations a week prior to this day and delivered to a local charity supporting the unhoused members of our community. Stop by and donate a new pair of socks in our box today!
- Agricultural Worker Health Day, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 –
Information of the importance of Agricultural Worker Heath Day will be distributed at our clinic locations and social media platforms. - Patient Appreciation Day, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – AIH&S All Staff Meeting will host a presentation on NHCW for a deeper understanding of the quality health care services we provide for our patients that promote the health and well-being of the community. At all clinic locations, there will be complimentary items such as stress balls, lip balm and hygiene supplies given to our patients to express our appreciation.
- Stakeholder Appreciation Day, Thursday, August 10, 2023 – Certificates of Recognition will be given to elected officials with an Official Certificate from the Health Center Advocacy Network.
- Health Center Staff Appreciation Day, Friday, August 11, 2023 – To show our gratitude to our healthcare staff, we will be providing items of appreciation to our employees.
- Children’s Health Day, August 12, 2023 – AIH&S will also celebrate NHCW’s Children’s Health Day on Friday, August 11, 2023.We will be giving away 50 complimentary backpacks with school supplies for pediatric patients on Friday.
American Indian Health & Services (AIH&S) is a non-profit healthcare organization providing quality healthcare services since 1994. To learn more about our services, please visit our website at www.aihscorp.org
To learn more about National Health Center Week, please visit: www.healthcenterweek.org