City of San Rafael
Proclamation Honoring
National Health Center Week in the City of San Rafael
August 2 – August 8th, 2026
WHEREAS, National Health Center Week celebrates the theme "Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most" and recognizes the vital role Community Health Centers have played as a cornerstone of the nation's healthcare safety net for more than 60 years; and WHEREAS, 22.5% of Marin County residents choose to receive healthcare services as patients at one of the four Community Health Centers in Marin County, including San Rafael’s Marin Community Clinics, and the Ritter Center.
WHEREAS, collectively, these Community Health Centers’ provide comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, preventive, and supportive services for the residents of San Rafael, that improve access to care for children, families, older adults, unhoused people, and other underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, Community Health Centers are playing a vital role in helping patients navigate care and maintain access to essential health services with the impact from federal and state changes to Medi-Cal eligibility, enrollment, and continuity of coverage; and WHEREAS, each Community Health Center has a dedicated team including physicians, dentists, nurses, behavioral health professionals, community health workers, and support staff, as well as volunteers and governing board members whose dedication and service improve the lives of San Rafael residents every day; and
WHEREAS, Community Health Centers have promoted innovative ways to provide preventive and primary care to patients, such as telehealth, by ensuring patients can access basic necessities like food and housing resources and by advocating for additional resources and support for their patients.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, recognize August 2 through August 8, 2026 as National Health Center Week in the City of San Rafael and identify the outstanding contributions of Marin Community Clinics, and the Ritter Center, as well as their regional consortium Aliados Health, for their work to expand access to high-quality, affordable healthcare and improve the health and well-being of our community.
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Kate Colin
Mayor