Palms Medical Group Celebrates National Health Center Week

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Palms Medical Group Celebrates National Health Center Week 2025

High Springs, Fla — Palms Medical Group is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2025, taking place August 3–9. This week highlights the essential role Community Health Centers (CHCs) play in improving public health and providing Americans with access to critical healthcare services. CHCs represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving nearly 34 million patients nationwide.

This year’s NHCW celebration, launched by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), focuses on the theme: “America’s Health Centers Celebrating 60 Years of Improving our Nation’s Health.” CHCs across the country join the celebration through a host of scheduled events that include resource fairs, back-to-school drives, health screenings, and visits to CHCs by local, state, and national leaders.

With a mission to make high-quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status, CHCs save lives and healthcare costs on the front lines of our nation’s most pressing public health challenges. CHCs serve 10% of the U.S. population, and they are powered by a workforce of more than 326,000 dedicated professionals who reach beyond the walls of the exam room with effective services that not only prevent illness but also address the factors that may cause it.

“We are more than a doctor’s office,” said Anita Rembert, CEO of Palms Medical Group. “We are a lifeline for families in rural communities; a support system for those struggling with mental health or chronic conditions; and a safe, welcoming space for anyone who needs care. It takes every single one of our team members to make this possible.”

More than 1,700 CHCs nationwide are the health care home to:

• One in 5 uninsured people
• One in 3 people living in poverty
• One in 5 rural residents
• 9.4 million children
• Over 419,000 veterans

To learn more about the mission and accomplishments of CHCs, visit www.nachc.org. Learn more about NHCW and view a list of events at www.healthcenterweek.org.

About Palms Medical Group
Palms Medical Group exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. As a not-for-profit health care provider, Palms has been serving North Florida for more than 50 years with quality, affordable primary care and preventative services. With 12 locations across North Florida, same-day scheduling, flexible hours, and bilingual staff, Palms Medical Group gives patients the care they need, when and where they need it.

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