How Community Health Centers Help Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases

How Community Health Centers Help Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases

Community health centers often serve people who would otherwise fall through the cracks. They act as a vital part of the health safety net in communities that lack access to high-end medical care.

How Community Health Centers Help Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases - Health Journal Online

Infectious diseases spread quickly when left unchecked. In low-income and underserved neighborhoods, the danger is especially real. Spread of such diseases increased significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in rural and least-developed communities. Most people in these communities have very limited access to care. Some delay treatment due to cost or mistrust of the healthcare system. Some do so due to a lack of health education an…