The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) reecently honored Affinia Healthcare family physician Dr. Catherine R. Moore, FAAFP with the Elizabeth K. Cooke Grassroots Advocacy Award. This award recognizes advocates’ dedication and mobilization efforts to generate public and political support for the nation’s Community Health Centers.  

Dr. Moore was presented the award during NACHC’s 2025 Policy and Issues Forum (P&I) in Washington, D.C. The annual conference draws thousands of health center leaders from around the country to gather and focus on strategies that expand access to affordable primary care services in underserved communities.   

When asked why she is inspired to advocate for community health centers, Dr. Moore remarks, “My personal mission is to seek the peace and prosperity of our underserved communities, and practicing medicine at Affinia Healthcare, a Community Health Center deeply rooted in our community, is a fulfilling way to live out my mission.” 

“Dr. Moore’s unwavering dedication to advancing healthcare access and equity has made a lasting impact on our community,” said Dr. Kendra Holmes, Affinia Healthcare President & CEO. “We are proud to have her on our team!”

Health centers are the largest primary care network in the U.S., serving 32.5 million people at more than 1,500 sites nationwide. The network of health center grassroots advocates consists of doctors, nurses, CEOs, frontline staff, board members and patients who have dedicated themselves to advancing equal access to outstanding healthcare in rural, urban, and frontier communities.  

“These honorees consistently go above and beyond to foster a culture of advocacy within their organizations and their health center,” said Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, President and CEO of NACHC. “Their efforts to inspire and mobilize others are essential to building hope in a future where all communities nationwide have access to quality and affordable healthcare.” 

Advocates are essential to the sustainability of health centers, which have saved countless lives since they were established 60 years ago. Health centers depend on bipartisan support from Congress and are grateful for this decades-long partnership.  

(Release provided by the National Association of Community Health Centers.)