Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center McMinnville Oregon

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Virginia Garcia - Cornelius, Oregon

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is a non-profit community health center that provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities in Oregon, United States. The center was established in 1975 in memory of Virginia Garcia, a six-year-old girl who died from an untreated infected cut because her family lacked access to healthcare.

History

The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center was founded by a group of concerned citizens and healthcare professionals in response to the tragic death of Virginia Garcia. The center initially operated out of a three-car garage in Cornelius, Oregon, and has since expanded to multiple locations across Washington County, Oregon and Yamhill County, Oregon.

Services

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center offers a wide range of healthcare services, including:

• Primary care
• Pediatrics
• Dental care
• Behavioral health
• Pharmacy services
• Women's health
• Prenatal care
• Chronic disease management
• Health education

The center also provides outreach programs to migrant and seasonal farmworkers, ensuring they have access to essential healthcare services.

Locations

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center operates several clinics and service sites, including:

• Cornelius Wellness Center
• Hillsboro Clinic
• Beaverton Clinic
• McMinnville Clinic
• Newberg Clinic

Mission and Vision

The mission of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary healthcare with a special emphasis on those with barriers to receiving care. The vision is to create a healthy community in which all individuals have access to quality healthcare.

Community Impact

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center serves over 45,000 patients annually, many of whom are low-income, uninsured, or underinsured. The center plays a crucial role in improving the health outcomes of the communities it serves by providing accessible and affordable healthcare services.

See Also

• Community health center
• Primary care
• Healthcare in the United States
• Non-profit organization