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michelleunicorn

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The community health center is the backbone of the public health system for primary health care. Characteristics of these centers include:
 
  1. They are in large metropolitan areas.
  2. Their services are only available to the economically disadvantaged.
  3. They must provide comprehensive primary care services and supportive services such as translation and transportation services.
  4. They are used for preventive services such as flu shots.

Question 2

Which is an example of a federal agency? Select all that apply.
 
  a. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  b. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  c. The Health Resources and Services Administration
  d. The Pentagon



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Answer to Question 1

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Community health centers serve the entire community for primary health care services, regardless of income.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC, and the Health Re-sources and Services Administration are all federal agencies.



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