The Washington Association for Community Health (WACH) is Washington State’sPrimary Care Association (PCA), with a mission to be the voice and supporter of all 28 community health centers (CHCs).
For over forty years, the WACH has provided our WA CHCs with state and federal policy and advocacy support, technical assistance, workforce development programs and more key resources.
Our CHCs are Vital Health Care Providers
WA CHCs deliver health care to nearly 1 in 6 Washingtonians each year at more than 450 clinic sites, serving all regardless of socio-economic status, insurance status or ability to pay for their care. Learn more about our state's CHCs HERE.
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for Washington’s community health centers as they build health care access, innovation and value. By building and maintaining strategic partnerships, we help to advance the CHC movement. Learn more about our services HERE.
450
Clinics in a system of 28 CHCs
1294656
Patients Served
14060
Full-Time CHC Employees
36
%
Medicaid Beneficiaries Served
Latest News
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Join WACH, the Idaho Community Health Centers Association, the Oregon Primary Care Association, and the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association for this year's UDS Training. This two-day online training will cover the preparation of the 2026 UDS Report. Attendees will understand the who, what, when, where, and how of UDS reporting, discuss common reporting errors, and review key resources and supports available. Register here!
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