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Washington Association For Community Health

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Washington Association for Community Health - Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Washington Association for Community Health

  • Mission: To convene and support community health centers in their efforts to expand access to high-quality, innovative care for more than 1 million patients statewide. This includes workforce development, best practice trainings, policy advocacy, and navigating state and federal policies.

  • Founded: No information is available.

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • Bob Marsalli - Chief Executive Officer

  • Kristina Alnajjar - Chief Operations Officer

  • Courtney Smith - Chief Strategy Officer

  • Laura Dale - Director of Finance

  • Hannah Stanfield - Director of Learning and Innovation

  • Alyssa Burgess - Director of Career Pathways

  • Alyssa Patrick - Director of Policy, Advocacy, & Communications

  • Headquarters: 101 Capitol Way N. Suite 200, Olympia, Washington 98501

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Strengthening community health centers through information, partnerships and tools that promote high-quality care across the state of Washington. They act as a primary care provider for a significant portion of Medicaid/CHIP enrollees and support important public health initiatives.


Products and Services



  • Products/Services Offered:

  • Workforce Development: Initiatives to help community health centers develop their workforce.

  • Technical Assistance & Training: Provide evidence-based healthcare practices through various training programs.

  • Policy Advocacy: Engage in advocacy efforts to support the needs and missions of community health centers.


  • High-Level Description of Products/Services:

  • The Association offers resources and support aimed at improving healthcare delivery, including professional training, policy support, and strategic planning.


  • Key Features of Products/Services:

  • Emphasis on collaboration among community health centers.

  • Focus on addressing social determinants of health and reducing healthcare disparities.

  • Development of innovative practices and strategies through technical assistance.


Recent Developments



  • Learning Events:

  • Addressing Food Insecurity (Oct 16, 2024): An event focused on utilizing the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Programs to address food insecurity in community health centers.

  • Transforming Contraceptive Care (Sep 3, 2024): A webinar aimed at improving contraceptive care through training.

  • Promotores Gather in Ellensburg (Aug 28): Event bringing community workers together to enhance learning and partnership.


  • Promising Practices:

  • CHAS Health Practice (Oct 7, 2024): Practice focused on using PRAPARE Community Health Worker Teams to address social needs.


  • Partnerships and Collaborations:

  • Collaboration with agencies such as the Washington State Department of Health and Coordinated Care to tackle issues like food insecurity.


  • Advancements in Policy and Advocacy:

  • Continuation of policy support through strategic communications to promote the goals of community health centers, including dealing with legislative changes and emerging health issues.


No new products or features were explicitly noted but the organization continues to expand its services and training programs to meet changing healthcare needs.

Note: This report is based on the information available and may not cover all recent developments or comprehensive organizational changes.