WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congresswoman Kay Granger was honored this week by the National Association of Community Health Centers for her work in Congress to increase the number of community health centers nationwide.

“It’s a privilege to be honored by the National Association of Community Health Centers,” said Granger. “I appreciate the hard work and outstanding services provided by our nation’s community health centers. They meet such an important local need.”

According to the National Association of Community Health Center’s website, there are more than 1,150 community health centers nationwide.  These health centers serve more than 17 million Americans who do not have access to affordable health care.  

In Texas alone, there are close to 300 community health centers that provide care to over 700,000 patients a year.  In Fort Worth, the Albert Galvan Health Clinic provided services to 13,000 individuals in 2007. 

“When I was mayor of Fort Worth, we didn’t have a community health center but there was a clear need for one,” said Granger. “I am enormously proud of the Albert Galvan Health Clinic and the critical services it now provides to the community.”

Congresswoman Granger has been a strong advocate for increasing the number of community health centers in local communities around the country. She currently serves as co-chair of the Community Health Caucus which helps educate Members of Congress about the role community health centers play.