Health Center Week Tools


Tips for
Successful Events

A 2003 Health Center Week Survey indicates that an overwhelming majority of health centers recognize that National Health Center Week has become a powerful communication and media tool to raise the public profile and visibility of America’s Health Centers.  Reach out to the media, lawmakers, and the broader community and start telling the remarkable story of your dynamic model of health care that is addressing unmet health needs and moving this nation to a more equitable health care for all people.

THIS IS A TIME TO BOAST OF YOUR SUCCESS AND GENERATE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR HEALTH CENTER!

Tips:

#1 Planning a Media Event

#2 Preparing Press Kits and Dealing with the Press

#3 Inviting a Member of Congress to Your NHWC Celebration

#4 Holding an Editorial Board Meeting







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