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e Advocacy (Coalition): Federal, State, and Local level around supply shortages in PPE, tests <br />and vaccine supplies; participation of CHCs in increasing testing and vaccination capacity; <br />telehealth flexibilities and reimbursement; relief funds; etc. The Coalition facilitated <br />discussions with the County HCA to discuss the need to prioritize vaccination for healthcare <br />workers in Community Health Center who are on the frontlines taking care of the vulnerable <br />communities through efforts such as testing. The Coalition also facilitated discussions with <br />the County to discuss the importance and role of the Community Health Centers in <br />expanding testing and vaccination capacity for the vulnerable populations and to address <br />health inequities related to testing and/or vaccination. <br />Through the Coalition's advocacy efforts: <br />• Member Health Centers have transitioned to Telehealth and continue to provide <br />comprehensive services from screening, testing, case management, and education to their <br />patients and communities in an effort to help reduce unnecessary ER visits or <br />hospitalizations. <br />• Member Health Centers expanded testing capacity by providing walk in/drive thru <br />testing; as well as deploying out licensed mobile units. <br />• County Testing Network (Five -member health centers providing over 42,000 tests as of <br />October 2020) <br />• County's efforts to provide Home testing kits: Five -member health centers participated in <br />initial pilot in November 2020 and program is being expanded to five more -member health <br />centers as of February 2021. <br />• Participation in Federal programs such as the Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Program (E.g. <br />Lestonnac Free Clinic) <br />