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A Right to Health - Neighborhood Health Centers in Profile (1969)


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  The film highlights the innovative approach of Neighborhood Health Centers, particularly the Montefiore Neighborhood Health Center in the Bronx, which provides accessible and comprehensive healthcare to underserved communities.

The video "A Right to Health: Neighborhood Health Centers in Profile (1969)" explores the establishment and impact of neighborhood health centers in the United States during the late 1960s. It highlights how these centers were part of a broader movement to provide accessible healthcare to underserved communities, particularly in urban areas. The video profiles various health centers, showcasing their efforts to offer comprehensive care, including medical, dental, and social services, directly within the community. It discusses the philosophy behind these centers, which was to empower local residents by involving them in the governance and operation of the health facilities, thereby addressing not just medical needs but also social determinants of health like poverty and discrimination. The narrative also touches on the political and social context of the time, including the War on Poverty and civil rights movements, which influenced the creation of these centers as part of a push towards health equity and community control over health services.

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