Representatives Bonamici And Salinas Visit Virginia Garcia To Discuss Medicaid Impacts And Expanded Services (Photo) -05/21/25
NEWBERG, OR – May 19, 2025 – U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici and Oregon State Representative Andrea Salinas will visit the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center's newly renovated and expanded Newberg Wellness Center this Friday, May 23rd, to engage in a crucial discussion about the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on the community and to learn more about the center's vital services.
The visit will provide an opportunity for the representatives to meet with Virginia Garcia leadership and staff to understand firsthand how proposed Medicaid reductions could affect access to care for vulnerable populations in Washington and Yamhill counties. A key focus will be on the center's commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care, particularly for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving care.
"We are honored to welcome Representatives Bonamici and Salinas to our Newberg Wellness Center," said Gil Muñoz, CEO of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. "Their presence underscores the importance of safeguarding Medicaid and ensuring that our community continues to have access to the healthcare they deserve. We look forward to a productive dialogue on how we can work together to protect these essential services."
In addition to the Medicaid discussion, the representatives will tour the newly renovated facility, which features expanded exam rooms, a dedicated wellness area with exercise space and a teaching kitchen, upgraded dental operatories, an integrated team-based healthcare workspace, and a new teaching lab for future medical professionals.
This expansion, made possible through the generous donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as government grants, significantly enhances Virginia Garcia's ability to serve the growing needs of the Newberg community.
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center will commemorate the grand opening of its expanded Newberg Wellness Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 19th. Invited guests will include political representatives, major supporters, and media partners, who will join in celebrating this significant milestone in enhancing community health.
About Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center:
The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving health care. Founded in 1975, Virginia Garcia offers a comprehensive range of medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and community health services.
Acknowledgement: This Newberg Wellness Center Project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2 million with 92 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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