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Gresham-Barlow School District Student Health Center Grand Opening

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Wallace and the Gresham-Barlow School District are eagerly preparing for the grand opening of a new student health center on Wednesday, October 2nd at 3pm, across from Gresham High School, 1165 N. Main Ave. Gresham, Oregon 97030.

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The Student Health Center will provide essential services, including physical, dental, and mental health support, all designed to create a holistic environment for students. With its focus on accessibility and inclusivity, the health center is set to become a crucial resource for students and their families.

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A standout feature of the center is a vibrant mural created by a Gresham High School student Markaya Harbin, which reflects the creativity and spirit of the community, and features all the Gresham-Barlow school mascots. 

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As the grand opening approaches, excitement is building within the Gresham-Barlow community. This new facility represents a commitment to prioritizing student health, ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive academically and personally. The district looks forward to welcoming students, families,and community members to celebrate this important achievement together.

 

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Let’s Celebrate National Health Center Week

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Community Health Centers such as Wallace have been making caring connections that strengthen communities throughout our nation for over 50 years.  

 

America’s Health Centers were born of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s, when a group of determined activists waged a fight to improve the lives of people living in poverty, who desperately needed health care. President Lyndon B. Johnson’s wide-ranging War on Poverty initiatives gave these health care pioneers their opportunity. Their proposals to establish health centers in medically underserved urban and rural communities bore fruit with the approval of funding in 1965 for the nation’s first two Health Centers—in Mound Bayou, Mississippi and Boston, Massachusetts. 

 

The Community Health Center movement has never looked back, exceeding the wildest expectations of those early activists. We are healers and innovators who look beyond medical charts to partner with our communities to address inequities that can cause poor health—including poverty, homelessness, substance use, mental illness, lack of nutrition, trauma, unemployment, social bias. Collectively we provide care to nearly 30 million underserved patients throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. Wallace is proud to be among them. 

At the center of our celebration this year will be our Back-to-School Health Fair on Thursday, August 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rockwood Market Hall and Plaza, 18535 SE Stark Street.

Wallace is teaming up with our good partners Multnomah County Community Health Center, and East County Community Health to offer a day of free health services, community resources, give-away items, food and fun.

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Wallace Celebrates National Coming Out Day with Commitment to LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

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In honor of National Coming Out Day, Wallace proudly announces its role as a leader in healthcare equity for LGBTQ+ community. This milestone is significant as Wallace becomes the first community health center in the Pacific Northwest to receive recognition from the Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). The HEI serves as the leading benchmark for evaluating inclusive policies and practices that enhance care for LGBTQ+ patients and staff within healthcare settings. 

As a newly designated Healthcare Equality Index Member clinic, Wallace has made significant  commitments to inclusivity. These include implementing policies that protect the rights of patients and staff, providing training on LGBTQ+ cultural competency, and fostering an inclusive workforces part of our equity, diversity, and inclusion work plan. Wallace is honored at the “Builder” level in the HEI 2024 report, a testament to its progress in creating a welcoming environment for all community members. 

Wallace’s comprehensive care model specifically addresses the unique needs of LGBTQ+ patients through initiatives like a nurse-led STI clinic and gender-affirming services. CEO Lisa Cline reaffirms this commitment, stating, “Whatever your gender, your sexual identity or expression, we see you and we want to give you a warm welcome.” This dedication to equality and inclusivity is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of Wallace’s mission to ensure that healthcare is a human right for everyone.

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Wallace’s Roadmap

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Our mission and values statement

 

Our staff and board came together recently in a lively, thoughtful conversation to reaffirm our mission and values, and select priorities for our work in the months ahead. A commitment to advancing health equity lit our path like a beacon throughout this process.

 

As Wallace heads into its fifth decade, we’ll be guided by the following:

 

Our Mission—We partner with our community to make good health possible for all.

Our Vision—Our community is healthy and thriving.

Our Values—Respect, Compassion, Trust, Community

 

Our new strategic plan outlines exciting plans to improve patient care, partner with the community to reduce health disparities and increase well-being, and advocate for resources and policies that benefit the health of our patients, their families, and all who live here.

Thank you for taking this journey with us!

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People’s Market

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Wallace patients who shopped at the People’s Market at Rockwood during the past harvest season reaped the benefits of locally grown fresh produce without breaking their household budgets.

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