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Community Health Centers, Inc., recently, elected Orange County Judge, Gisela T. Laurent to their Board of Directors. The Honorable Gisela T. Laurent was elected to serve as Orange County's first Female Hispanic County Court Judge in 2016. She currently serves in the County Criminal Division. Prior to Judge Laurent's service on the judiciary, she served the community as a bi-lingual Orlando attorney who advocated on behalf of Orange County's diverse populations. She represented more than 2,000 clients, ensuring they had a clear understanding of the justice system and the impact of their cases.
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"Judge Laurent is a great addition to the Board of Directors. As a native resident of Central Florida with a demonstrated track record of service to others, she brings great passion and understands firsthand the needs, issues and opportunities available to every Community Health Centers patient", says Timothy McKinney, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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The Community Health Centers Board of Directors oversees and approves strategic planning, provides financial oversight, reviews legal compliance and reviews and approves the organizations policies. More than 50% of the Board of Directors are comprised of patients of Community Health Centers.
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Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center established in 1972, operates 13 medical and dental centers throughout Central Florida. Community Health Centers accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. A Sliding Discount Program is available for those meeting income guidelines.
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About Community Health Centers, Inc.
Community Health Centers, Inc., (CHC) provides quality and compassionate primary healthcare services to insured, uninsured, underinsured, and underserved children and adults within Central Florida. CHC provides care to more than 66,000 patients each year in the Apopka, Bithlo, Forest City, Lake Ellenor, Leesburg, Meadow Woods, Pine Hills, South Lake, Tavares and Winter Garden communities.
