Dear Friends,

 

History will record 2010 as an historic year for access to quality health care, in our community and the nation as a whole.
 

In March 2010, President Obama’s signed the Affordable Care Act into law, representing a huge leap forward toward our own ultimate goal of 100% access to care, and zero health disparities. We eagerly look forward to the continuing implementation of the act, and our role in it as health centers touch more lives in the years ahead.
 

Neighborcare Health made its own strides toward increasing access and quality, with the completion of our new Rainier Beach Medical & Dental Clinic, and the expansion of our services in Seattle schools, both of which are described in greater detail later in this report.
 

With so much promise and growth, I would like to say the hard work is done. But instead, today, we grapple with yet more cuts in state funding, and even outright elimination of grants to support care to our patients. As a result, we may emerge from this year looking somewhat different, but with our core values and mission intact. The challenges of the day are mighty, but we know that in the long term, our work is the right work, our cause is just, and our movement will prevail.
 

We are proud to share with you this report on the accomplishments from the last year. They are, after all, the accomplishments not only of our dedicated staff, but of the community that supports our clinics and programs. We thank you for your partnership.
 

With sincere gratitude,