National Health Center Week (NHCW), August 4 – 10, is an annual event that “celebrate[s] and increase[s] awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of Community Health Center staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive health care services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.” (NACHC)
FOCUS DAY | Stakeholder Appreciation Day
The CHC program is nationally recognized and federally funded, receiving bipartisan support for more than 50 years. Building support for CHCs is important at all levels of government, though, including state and local governments. Today is the day that we recognize and celebrate the legislative advocates of the CHC movement, as well as the community partners who support our mission to provide exceptional health to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education.
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HOW WE PARTICIPATE | Legislator Post Card Delivery
We’ve asked our staff and patients to fill out post cards share why CHCs are important to them and thank legislators for their continued support of the CHC program. After NHCW ends, members of the Peak Vista team will be hard at work, categorizing the postcards by zip code and delivering them to the correct legislator/government official.
CHCs like Peak Vista depend on the support from our legislators to continue our mission. Sharing the real-life stories of people affected by CHCs keeps us on the forefront of their minds and can lead to legislation and funding which may help CHCs.
You can help CHCs with just a click of a button. Check out the Health Center Advocacy Network’s “Take Action!” webpage(opens in a new tab) for ways to advocate for CHCs, including joining a “Retweet of the Week” group, contacting your members of Congress, and sharing your story.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT | Amy Ellison
It takes a village to provide care to more than 74,000 patients per year. This NHCW, we’re shining the spotlight on members of our team who help keep Peak Vista running and providing exceptional care to our community.
Community health centers like Peak Vista serve everyone. It’s important for each of our unique patients to feel safe within our facilities and know that they are receiving the highest standard of care. This is what Amy works to achieve every day.
Amy joined the Peak Vista team in 2019. As the Manager of Compliance and Risk, she is responsible for mitigating risk factors, including legal and clinical aspects. She pays great attention to detail, which helps Peak Vista achieve its goals and prevent adverse outcomes. Amy collaborates with the patient advisory team to ensure a legally compliant and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at Peak Vista.
In addition to her primary role, Amy leads an internal wellness team that provides opportunities for Peak Vista employees to develop healthier lifestyles. She assists in organizing events, and activities, and sharing wellness-related information. She believes it is crucial to empower employees to maintain emotional, physical, financial, and social well-being.
She also co-chairs Peak Vista’s Forms & Signs Committee, which ensures that all forms and signs follow Peak Vista’s graphic standards, are routinely reviewed for accuracy, meet the needs of the requesting department, and follow all rules and regulations set by our accrediting agencies.
Amy's experience at Peak Vista has deepened her understanding of community needs and has allowed her to make a meaningful impact in ensuring a positive and secure experience for all patients.
Peak Vista’s Administrative Services provides support for 24 Peak Vista locations in Colorado Springs and beyond. Amy was chosen by her supervisor to be featured due to her exceptional work ethic and embodiment of Peak Vista's values.
