Health of community health centers is being tested

One in 11 Americans rely on community health centers for routine medical care and social services. The clinics serve as a critical safety net in every state and U.S. territory for low-income people of all ages, as nine in 10 health-center patients live at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, according to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. But it’s a safety net under stress.