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Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert Issues Proclamation for National Health Center Week to SIHF Healthcare
Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert issued a proclamation for National Health Center Week (Aug. 12 - Aug. 18) to the five SIHF Healthcare health centers located in Belleville, Ill.
Health center managers Beverly Vokes, Wendy Andres, and Jaime Delgado as well as regional vice president Kena Gray accepted the proclamation which recognizes America’s nearly 1,400 health center organizations with over 10,400 service delivery sites, their dedicated staff, board members, patients and all those responsible for their continued success and growth since the first health centers opened their doors more than 50 years ago.
The network of SIHF health centers participate annually in National Health Center Week, a national campaign to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers and the dedicated staff who bring healthcare to the medically underserved.
The SIHF Healthcare health centers in Belleville are part of a nationwide network of health centers that serve more than 27 million Americans. SIHF Healthcare employs 600 people across its network of 31 health centers, operations, and additional program services throughout Central and Southwestern Illinois.
To learn more about SIHF Healthcare and to find a location near you, please visit www.sihf.org
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About SIHF Healthcare:
SIHF Healthcare operates a network of more than 30 health centers across 11 Illinois counties with more than 160 medical providers who deliver comprehensive health care services including: adult, family, women’s health, pediatrics, dental services, behavioral health, and population health services. As one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center networks in the country, SIHF Healthcare is devoted to leading individuals and communities to their healthiest lifestyle regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, visit www.sihf.org.