Childhood Obesity Preventer

Alliance for Rural Community Health (ARCH) was founded in 1998 by community health center organizations in Mendocino County. The group came together to seek collaborative ways of addressing community health care issues in a cost-effective and efficient manner and are committed to work together to facilitate resource development, concentrate and strengthen advocacy efforts, and share resources.

Incorporated in 1998, Central Valley Health Network is comprised of 15 Community Health Center corporations designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). CVHN was established to conduct advocacy at national, state, and local levels on behalf of its Central Valley membership of FQHC’s and their unique patient population specific to the Valley. CVHN’s network is also recognized nationally as one of the largest network of Migrant Health Centers serving rural, farm-working populations and their families.

The Community Clinic Consurtium was established in Contra Costa County in 2004, and provides representation and support to 26 non-profit community health center sites and their patients. The Consortium works at the county, state and federal government levels to advocate for funding and policy changes that help health centers meet the diverse health care and social service needs of almost 200,000 patients annually. The Consortium also serves as a local resource for clinic staff, clients and the community.