Community health centers [also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), or simply health centers] are the backbone of the healthcare safety net. Not only do health centers have a fundamental mission to deliver comprehensive primary care with integrated access to behavioral health, dental care, and supportive services (case management, outreach, etc.), but they also strive to reduce health care disparities and improve health outcomes in underserved communities. In 2020, health centers served nearly 29 million people—and of these, almost 1.3 million people were reported to be experiencing homelessness.
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