Community Health Centers:

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Community Health Centers A Federal/Local
Partnership That Generates Results
FQHC in a County Government Agency Multnomah
County Oregon Diane Linn, Chair
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Multnomah County Governance
Largest population center in Oregon, pop. 660,486
5 member elected county commission
Legislative/executive model
County Board serves as Board of Health
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Governance Structure
Multnomah County Health Department FQHC
The Role of the Board of County Commissioners
The Community Health Council
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As a public entity
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Background
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Milestones
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Council Composition 1980
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Council Composition TODAY
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Council Activities Examples
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Council Activities Examples
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Council Activities Examples
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Factors for Success