Unity Care NW CEO responds to recent passage of federal legislation
To Our Valued Community
With the passage of the “One Big Bill” last week, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the deep impacts that this legislation will have both locally and across the country.
Community health centers are the largest primary care network in the country, serving 1 in 10 Americans and 1 in 6 Washingtonians. We are legally required to serve everyone who seeks our care regardless of their ability to pay – and it is our honor to do so. This bill’s massive cuts to Medicaid (known as Apple Health here in Washington state) will make it significantly harder for millions of people, including many here in Whatcom County, to access the care and support that they need.
In this moment, we want to reaffirm our commitment to our patients, our partners, and our community. Unity Care NW remains unwavering in our mission to increase the years of healthy life in the people and communities we serve, and to continuing to provide high-quality, whole-person care with excellence and compassion.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we navigate the challenges ahead in service of our patients and community.
With gratitude,
Jodi Joyce, CEO