Cornelius, Ore. – In recognition of 40 years since the doors to Virginia Garcia’s first clinic opened, a special reception will be held to honor a number of the founders and community activists who championed the clinic, named for six-year-old Virginia Garcia in 1975. The special event will give the floor to founders, their families and our first staff members to share their stories and memories, following a special presentation by Oregon Governor Kate Brown.
The event is part National Health Center Week, which is a weeklong campaign (August 9-15) to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Community Health Centers.
To end the week, Virginia Garcia will also host a Health & Resource Fair on Friday, August 14th. The Fair, also in Cornelius, provides free health screenings and resources to all members of the community. The day will also feature a talent show, Zumbathon and Mariachi band.
Both events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
For more information about these events, please contact Olivia MacKenzie at [email protected] or 503.352.8612.
Founders Day:
WHO:
Governor Kate Brown – State of Oregon
Gil Muñoz, CEO – Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
WHEN:
Thursday, August 13, 2015
4-7:00 pm
WHERE:
Cornelius Wellness Center
1151 N. Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
Health & Resource Fair
WHEN:
Friday, August 14, 2015
11:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE:
Cornelius Wellness Center
1151 N. Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center provides high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care with a special emphasis on those with barriers to receiving health care. Since its founding 40 years ago, Virginia Garcia has grown from a single, grassroots clinic into a full service health care home serving Washington and Yamhill Counties. Today, Virginia Garcia employs over 500 people, has a budget of more than $50 million, and serves over 40,000 patients at five primary care clinics, five dental clinics, six school-based health centers and a mobile outreach clinic.
Visit www.virginiagarcia.org for more information on the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center.
