Population Focus: Inclusive Care Across Lawrence County
On August 7, we celebrate the diversity of FMC patients National Health Center Week:
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419,000 veterans nationwide, including local service members in Coal Grove and Rock Hill.
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1 in 8 children, like the little ones we see at our Pediatric teams in Proctorville and Nancy’s Place.
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Seniors, who benefit from our home-visit telehealth offerings if they live far from Ironton.
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People experiencing homelessness, reached through mobile outreach with local shelters in Chesapeake.
Securing Tomorrow’s Access
To keep these populations healthy, Congress should:
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Guarantee stable funding for rural and urban sites.
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Support workforce incentives for providers in shortage areas.
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Protect 340B, ensuring we can subsidize meds for low-income neighbors.
