Took place Aug. 3 – 9, this year’s theme: “Celebrating 60 Years of Progress.”
Submitted by Jessie Trice CHS and Toni Thompson
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – Community Health Centers are trusted sources of strength, dedicated service, and compassionate care in the neighborhoods they serve. The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) is proud to join health centers nationwide in celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW), August 3–9, 2025, under this year’s theme: “Celebrating 60 Years of Progress.”
Health Centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving approximately 32.5 million patients across nearly 16,000 communities annually, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers. Among the many reasons to celebrate America’s health centers, is their enduring success in providing access to affordable, high-quality, cost-effective health care throughout the United States.
“At JTCHS, we are proud to stand alongside health centers across the country in celebrating 60 years of progress in community care,” said Ryan R. Hawkins, president and CEO of Jessie Trice Community Health System. “We are honored to be part of this legacy and to serve as a trusted healthcare provider in Miami-Dade. We are grateful to our patients, our dedicated staff and volunteers, and our partners who help us carry this mission forward every day.”
In celebration of National Health Center Week, JTCHS will host a variety of events and activities, including:
- Saturday, Aug. 2 – Fuel Your Fitness Day. JTCHS will host wellness activities for employees and board members.
- Monday, Aug. 4 – Staff Appreciation Day. JTCHS will recognize the hard work, dedication, and spirit of its incredible staff.
- Tuesday, Aug. 5 – Patient Appreciation Day. JTCHS staff will thank patients for choosing JTCHS as their healthcare providers.
- Wednesday, Aug. 6 – Health Conditions Focus Day. The JTCHS Medical Residency team will take over JTCHS social media for the day.
- Thursday, Aug. 7 – Population Focus Day. The dental team will take over social media to spotlight oral health.
- Friday, Aug. 8 – Partner Appreciation Day. JTCHS will thank partners for their invaluable support and collaboration in advancing JTCHS’s mission.
- Saturday, Aug. 9 – Gratitude & Future Vision Day: JTCHS will host its annual Back-toSchool Immunization Fair, to support families preparing for the new school year (by appointment only).
For more information and event updates, follow JTCHS on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram @JessieTriceCHS.
The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and an incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eight (8) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and fifty-nine (59) school-based health suites.
JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, behavioral health, transportation, pharmacy, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call (305) -637-6400 or visit jtchs.org. In addition, to stay connected with news and information about their services and facilities, follow Jessie Trice Community Health System on Facebook, X and Instagram @JessieTriceCHS.
