September 25, 2025 | Issue #58

Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K Recap

PCC proudly participated in this year’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K, where we connected with the community at our vendor table and cheered on our team of runners and walkers!

Special thanks to Katherine Herold, Christina Costin, Maria Aguiniga, Takara Wallace, Stephanie Rodriguez, Maria Lopez-Delgado, Kjuan Green, Melissa Chrusfield, and Adilen De Los Santos for representing PCC with energy and pride.

Events like this highlight our commitment to wellness, teamwork, and community partnerships.

Reminder: Update Your Email Signature Now

PCC is standardizing email signatures to ensure consistent, professional communication across the organization. All staff were expected to update their signatures by Friday, September 19. If you haven’t done so yet, please update yours ASAP to help us present a unified PCC brand in every message.

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PCC Clinics Earn National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care

We’re proud to announce that eight PCC primary care clinics—Austin, Lake, Salud, South, West Town, Melrose Park, PCC at West Suburban, and Steinmetz—have been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH).

This recognition highlights PCC’s commitment to care that puts patients first, strengthens relationships between care teams and communities, and drives better health outcomes. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this important achievement!

Coming Soon: PCC Central

We’re excited to announce that PCC Central, our new employee Intranet, will launch by the end of September! Accessible from any web browser, PCC Central will be your go-to spot for news, updates, resources, and more.

Have questions? Reach out to Melissa Chrusfield, Director of Communication & Engagement.

Help Shape Our 2025 Annual Report

We’re gathering powerful patient stories to showcase the impact of our care, and we need your help! If you’ve been part of a moment that changed a patient’s life, share it with us using the patient story form. Your story could be featured in our 2025 Annual Report to highlight the incredible work we’re doing together.

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Wellness Hints

This fall, freshen up your meals with seasonal produce like squash, leafy greens, root vegetables, apples, and pumpkins. Eating in-season not only boosts flavor and nutrition—it can also help you save on groceries!

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Health Literacy Month

October is Health Literacy Month, a time to spotlight how essential understanding health information is for making smart care decisions. Over 40% of Americans struggle to process basic medical info—so this month pushes us to promote clarity, trust, and better health for all.

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Community Buzz

Bundle up in your favorite hoodie and join us for Hoodies & Harvest Movie Night on Wednesday, October 1 from 5:30–9:30 PM at PCC Austin Family Health Center! Enjoy dinner bites, garden tours, a movie, and community fun.

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Career Openings

Looking to grow your career at PCC? Explore new opportunities within our organization!

Accounting Assistant

Medical Biller

Reproductive Health Nurse Care Manager

Clinical Pharmacist

Quality Improvement Analyst

Check out our internal job postings and apply today to take the next step in your professional journey with us. 

Stay Connected with PCC on Social Media

Are you following us on social media? Stay up to date with the latest news, events, health tips and happenings around PCC by joining our online community. From important updates to wellness advice, we've got it all!

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• Facebook: @pcccommunitywellnesscenter
• X/Twitter: @pccwellness
• Instagram: @pccwellnesscenters
• LinkedIn: @pccwellness

Plus, check out all our resources and links in one place:

• Linktree: @pccwellness

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