Western Sierra Medical Clinic Celebrates National Health Center Week 2025

Grass Valley, CA — Western Sierra Medical Clinic proudly joins health centers nationwide in celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW) from August 3–9, 2025, recognizing the vital role Community Health Centers (CHCs) play in improving public health and providing Americans equal opportunity to access critical healthcare services. CHCs represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 32.5 million patients nationwide.

This year’s theme, “America’s Health Centers: Celebrating 60 Years of Improving Our Nation’s Health,” honors six decades of impact, innovation, and service.

Celebrating 50 years, Western Sierra Medical Clinic offers quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and chiropractic care to residents across Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba Counties—regardless of income or insurance status. With continued expansion of specialty services and a growing network of health centers, Western Sierra remains committed to accessible, patient-centered care.

While CHCs serve 10% of the U.S. population, they account for just 1% of national health spending—improving health outcomes while reducing costs. However, looming federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the future of this life-saving care model.

Western Sierra’s 13 facilities located throughout Grass Valley, Nevada City, North San Juan, Penn Valley, Auburn, Oregon House, Downieville, and Kings Beach-Tahoe reflect our investment in the health of rural and urban underserved communities. To learn more about CHCs and this year’s celebration, visit www.healthcenterweek.org or www.nachc.org.