News & Events

In February, NHC leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for continued investment in Community Health Centers (CHCs). CHCs like NHC care for 1 in 7 people nationwide, including children, seniors, and families who rely on Medicaid or have limited resources. Even with this reach, CHCs account for just 1% of total U.S. healthcare spending,…

At Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding how care is delivered in our community. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, NHC is governed by a patient-majority Board, meaning patients help shape decisions that impact thousands of neighbors across our clinics. One of those patient leaders was Alan…

At Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), our greatest strength has always been our people. This year marks six years in a row that NHC has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Oregonian, an honor that reflects the compassion, dedication, and teamwork of every staff member who makes care possible. Why This Recognition Matters Unlike…

School-based Health Centers (SBHCs) across Oregon are seeing more students than ever before, and NHC’s clinics are no exception. According to a recent report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), SBHCs throughout the state hit record highs in the 2023-24 school year, with nearly 149,000 visits logged across 87 centers, serving over 43,000 people in…

By Dr. Michele Taney, Director of Pharmacy The 340B drug pricing program plays a behind-the-scenes but vital role in how Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) serves our patients. It helps fund services like medication home delivery, school-based health centers, and integrated care for chronic conditions. Oregon House Bill (HB) 2385 ensures that the program works as…

This month, NHC celebrates a milestone that reflects the heart of our mission and the strength of our community: 15 years of serving patients and families with compassionate, comprehensive care. Since we opened our first clinic in Aloha in 2010, NHC has provided over 674,000 appointments to people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Each…

Big changes are happening in Washington, D.C., and they could directly affect the healthcare services available to thousands of Oregonians. Right now, funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) is at risk-and we need your help to ensure our communities continue to get the care they deserve.  What’s Happening?  Every year, Congress decides how much money…

At Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), we believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, no matter their income or insurance status. That’s why our Membership and Engagement Services (MES) team works every day to help people apply for health insurance, renew their coverage, and understand their benefits. In 2024, MES helped 2,039 people in our…

A few weeks ago Angela Searls, Director of Human Resources, announced that NHC has once again been awarded one of OregonLive’s Top Workplaces 2022 – for the third year in a row! This is our favorite honor, and ultimately our staff deserve the recognition. The award process is based entirely on staff feedback collected through…

This week NHC celebrates the landmark changes to the Oregon State’s Medicaid program. The new 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver – just approved by the federal government – includes Medicaid funding for food and housing and continuous Oregon Health Plan enrollment for young children from birth up to age 6. Oregon is the first in the…

Lack of transportation, the inability to take time off work and not knowing how or where to access care are all factors that can make it difficult for many in our community to come into a doctor’s office to receive care. This is especially true for historically marginalized populations. To help address and overcome these barriers,…

To our patients, employees, and community partners: Days ago, a man named George Floyd was brutally murdered by police officers in Minneapolis. While this tragic event has ignited a movement, we cannot forget that racial inequality and injustice has been and continues to be a cancer of our society. Recent events have shaken us as…