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Community health centers: a vital strategy for community development


Abstract: Community health centers contribute in significant ways to the growth and stability of low-income neighborhoods. Their impact has been long-standing, yet not widely known in the community development field. With the nation?s health-care system poised for significant change, it is an appropriate time to shed light on the link between health centers and community development.

Keywords: Community development; Public health - Economic aspects;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Part of Series: Community Development Innovation Review

Publication Date: 2009

Issue: 3

Pages: 066-074