Narcan dispensing machines are now at 7 Community Health Center sites in Maricopa County, with more coming soon. Learn how AACHC’s Melinda Cobb helped bring this life-saving program to fruition. Read the article: ow.ly/x1Gc50VrJYr #ValueCHCs

Team effort! AACHC and @MaricopaHealth packed 150+ kits for Narcan dispensing machines across Maricopa County. Each kit helps detect harmful substances like fentanyl and xylazine. More on the initiative: ow.ly/vEhV50VrLyf #ValueCHCs

Shoutout to Arizona Complete Health (Health Plan) for being the title sponsor of our 2025 AACHC Annual Conference: Strength in Numbers! Join us April 9-10 in Scottsdale. Register today: ow.ly/oN7E50VbpGZ #ValueCHCs

AACHC president and CEO Jessica Yanow joined Native Health CEO Walter Murillo and NACHC president and CEO Kyu Rhee during a visit from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Native Health highlighted its integrated behavioral primary care model and health food program. #ValueCHCs

AACHC president and CEO Jessica Yanow joined STN with Adelante Healthcare | Community Health Center CEO Pedro Cons and Mercy Care CMO Dr. Gagan Singh to talk about something that affects us all: maternal health. Stay tuned for the full segment link. #ValueCHCs

Congrats to Dr. Julia Forberg of North Country HealthCare — recipient of our Preceptor of the Year Award! Recognized for her leadership in medical education and work advancing preceptorships across Arizona. #ValueCHCs

AACHC president and CEO Jessica Yanow joined Adelante Healthcare | Community Health Center CEO Pedro Cons and Mercy Care CMO Dr. Gagan Singh to talk prenatal care and maternal health. Watch here: ow.ly/6In350VB3bp #ValueCHCs #MaternalHealth

Congrats to Dr. Marvin Bowers of Mariposa Community Health Center — named a Preceptor of the Year at our Annual Conference! Known for his leadership, diabetes education, and hands-on support of students and staff. #ValueCHCs

Congrats to Perla Puebla of Circle the City — winner of AACHC’s Innovation Award at our Annual Conference! She developed and implemented street medicine programs —bringing IV fluids and mobile blood draws directly to people where they are. #ValueCHCs

AACHC chief programs officer Lisa Nieri, Wesley Community & Health Centers CEO Blaine Bandi, and the Wesley team met with Rep. Yassamin Ansari to discuss Medicaid’s role in community health — and how funding cuts could impact communities across AZ. #ValueCHCs

Congrats to Dr. Christina Zeigler of @TubaCityHealth — Innovation Award recipient at our Annual Conference! She created the first Dental Assistant Scholarship Program on the Navajo Nation to grow local healthcare careers and strengthen dental care. #ValueCHCs

Rep. Selina Bliss (second from right) was named one of AACHC’s 2025 Legislators of the Year. With 36 years of nursing experience and nearly three decades of teaching, she brings knowledge to her role as chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee. #ValueCHCs

Senator Sally Ann Gonzales (middle) was recognized as one of AACHC’s 2025 Legislators of the Year. She championed SB1671 to allow AHCCCS coverage of traditional healing services — advancing health and cultural preservation in Arizona. #ValueCHCs

You know the stories. Now help us share them. Watch this quick video from our chief external affairs officer, Jennifer Longdon, to learn how you can help strengthen Medicaid advocacy by submitting stories. Watch now: ow.ly/xO1S50VGB5I #ValueCHCs

Congrats to Brandi Giles of Mountain Park Health Center — 2024 Community Leadership Award winner at our Annual Conference! She leads vaccine access and education across the Valley and advocates for policies that protect public health. #ValueCHCs

Congrats to Adrianne Tennant of North Country HealthCare — recipient of a 2024 Community Leadership Award at our Annual Conference! She’s led efforts to support survivors of assault and domestic violence through care, statewide partnerships, and improved access. #ValueCHCs

Next week! Learn how HPSA designations and workforce programs increase access to care in AZ from 1–2 PM Thursday, May 8, on Zoom. Register: aachc.site-ym.com/events/EventDe… #ValueCHCs

Thanks to @UAZMedPHX for the great article on the PACE Conference, hosted by AACHC! 130+ high school students explored health careers and connected with academic partners. Read more: ow.ly/eL2150VMecb #ValueCHCs #PACE

AACHC president and CEO Jessica Yanow joined Circle the City to break ground on its new medical respite center in Mesa. The 84-bed facility will give patients experiencing homelessness a safe place to heal — with medical care, support services, and a clean bed. #ValueCHCs

At the 2025 State of Reform Conference, AACHC president and CEO Jessica Yanow joined a panel on FQHCs and behavioral health that included: – Wendy Armendariz, CEO, NOAH – Dr. Jonathan Melk, CEO, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. – Bill Rosenfeld, CCOO, Adelante Healthcare | Community Health Center #ValueCHCs