--- title: October 2026 description: "Discover October 2026 updates at Partnership Health Center: updates from the Executive Director, Gala photos, new board members, and December clinic tour." image: https://phcvaldosta.org/hubfs/Oct%202026%20-%20feature.png --- [Skip to main content](https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/october-2026#content) [![Partnership Health Center](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC-Logo-NEW-web.gif?width=1000&height=533&name=PHC-Logo-NEW-web.gif)](https://phcvaldosta.org/) Menu - [About Us](https://phcvaldosta.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Team](https://phcvaldosta.org/our-team) - [Services](https://phcvaldosta.org/services) - [For Patients](https://phcvaldosta.org/patient-info) - [Newsletter](https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews) - [Contact Us](https://phcvaldosta.org/contact-us) - [Donate Now](https://phcvaldosta.org/donate) Changing lives, families and communities! [(229) 245-0020(229) 245-0020](tel:+12292450020) # October 2026 [![Picture of Britt Eben](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BrittEben.jpg?width=80&name=BrittEben.jpg)](https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/author/britt-eben) [Britt Eben](https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/author/britt-eben) Oct 23, 2026 24 min read ![](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Oct%202026%20(2).png?length=320&name=Oct%202026%20(2).png) Dear Friends, At Partnership Health Center, our mission comes to life every day through people who believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. I am especially grateful for our extraordinary staff, whose dedication and compassion extend far beyond medical care. They listen, encourage, advocate, and bring hope to patients facing difficult circumstances. They are truly the heart of our clinic. Our donors, local businesses, healthcare partners, organizations, and neighbors are equally vital. Their generosity makes our work possible and helps us improve lives, strengthen families, and build a healthier South Georgia. Looking ahead, we are committed to strengthening our services, expanding access to care, and reaching more people in need. While challenges remain, so do opportunities. With continued community support, I am confident our greatest impact is still ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us change lives, families, and communities.  With heartfelt gratitude, David Crawford Executive Director Partnership Health Center [![Heart of Community (1)](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Heart%20of%20Community%20(1).png?width=2000&name=Heart%20of%20Community%20(1).png)](https://phcvaldosta.org/annual-gala) ## PHC Fourth Annual Gala [![DSC\_4472](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4472.jpg?width=2000&name=DSC_4472.jpg)](https://vimeo.com/1057976162?fl=tl&fe=ec) On September 17, Partnership Health Center celebrated its Fourth Annual Gala, The Heart of Community, honoring the people who make compassionate, affordable healthcare possible for our uninsured neighbors.The evening celebrated the impact of your generosity and the power of people caring for people. Together, we reflected on lives changed and the opportunities ahead to meet our community's growing healthcare needs.Thanks to your support, we raised $11,000, translating to $88,000 in healthcare services for PHC patients!Thank you for being the Heart of Community. Because of you, we are changing lives, strengthening families, and building a healthier South Georgia. [Full Gala Gallery](https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5sW2) - ![DSC\_4466](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4466.jpg?width=1530&height=1009&name=DSC_4466.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4389](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4389.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4389.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4519](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4519.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4519.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4465](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4465.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4465.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4328](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4328.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4328.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4435](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4435.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4435.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4384](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4384.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4384.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4310](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4310.jpg?width=2048&height=1463&name=DSC_4310.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4534](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4534.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4534.jpg) Hover message - ![DSC\_4632](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4632.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4632.jpg) - ![DSC\_4628](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_4628.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=DSC_4628.jpg) - ![Table sponsors 3](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Table%20sponsors%203.jpg?width=720&height=405&name=Table%20sponsors%203.jpg) Hover message - ![Table sponsors 2](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Table%20sponsors%202.jpg?width=720&height=405&name=Table%20sponsors%202.jpg) Hover message - ![Table Sponsors 1](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Table%20Sponsors%201.jpg?width=720&height=405&name=Table%20Sponsors%201.jpg) Hover message ### Introducing the PHC Healthcare Collective We are excited to celebrate and introduce the founding members of the PHC Healthcare Collective! These dedicated healthcare professionals have stepped forward with personal financial commitments to help sustain and expand access to compassionate, affordable healthcare for uninsured adults across South Georgia. Their generosity and leadership reflect a shared belief in the power of community to change lives, and we are proud to recognize their commitment to building a healthier South Georgia. ![PHC Healthcare Collective Founding Members](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC%20Healthcare%20Collective%20Founding%20Members.png?width=1293&height=1084&name=PHC%20Healthcare%20Collective%20Founding%20Members.png) ![New Board Members](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Board%20Members.png?width=1293&height=1084&name=New%20Board%20Members.png) **Please join us in welcoming Carlos Quijada and Dr. Felix Valdez to the Partnership Health Center Board of Directors!** We are excited to have them join our team of community leaders dedicated to advancing PHC’s mission. We look forward to the experience, perspectives, and leadership they will bring as we continue working together to expand access to healthcare in our community.     [![Clinic Tour 12.2.26](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Clinic%20Tour%2012.2.26.png?width=1500&height=1500&name=Clinic%20Tour%2012.2.26.png)](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/m3yexsVWPV) ![small actions](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/small%20actions.png?width=1313&height=1313&name=small%20actions.png) ![Care reach](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Care%20reach.png?width=1313&height=1313&name=Care%20reach.png) [Donate here](https://phcvaldosta.org/donate) ![PHC Partners (3)](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC%20Partners%20(3).png?width=2000&name=PHC%20Partners%20(3).png) [![Picture of Britt Eben](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BrittEben.jpg?width=80&name=BrittEben.jpg)](https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/author/britt-eben) [Britt Eben](https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/author/britt-eben) Britt Eben is the Director of Development at Partnership Health Center ## What are your thoughts? [![Partnership Health Center](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC-Logo-NEW-web.gif?width=1000&height=533&name=PHC-Logo-NEW-web.gif "Partnership Health Center")](https://www.phcvaldosta.org/) - [About Us](https://phcvaldosta.org/about-us) - [Services](https://phcvaldosta.org/services) - [For Patients](https://phcvaldosta.org/patient-info) - [Our Team](https://phcvaldosta.org/our-team) - [Contact Us](https://phcvaldosta.org/contact-us) - [Donate Now](https://phcvaldosta.org/donate) Generous grants provided by [![SGMC-Health-Logo\_CMYK\_PNG](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SGMC-Health-Logo_CMYK_PNG.png?width=280&name=SGMC-Health-Logo_CMYK_PNG.png)](https://www.sgmc.org/)[![GVWU RGB Logo](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GVWU%20RGB%20Logo.png?width=280&name=GVWU%20RGB%20Logo.png)](https://unitedwayvaldosta.org/)[![georgia charitable care network logo](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/teaserbox_888500895.png?width=280&name=teaserbox_888500895.png)](http://charitablecarenetwork.org/) ![GA Bapt](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GA%20Bapt.png?width=280&name=GA%20Bapt.png) ![Direct Relief 2](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Direct%20Relief%202.png?width=280&name=Direct%20Relief%202.png) ![Americares2](https://phcvaldosta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Americares2.png?width=280&name=Americares2.png) ©2022 Partnership Health Center, Inc. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Britt Eben", "url" : "https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/author/britt-eben" }, "dateModified" : "2026-10-23T19:07:46.591Z", "datePublished" : "2026-10-23T19:07:46.000Z", "headline" : "October 2026", "image" : [ "https://phcvaldosta.org/hubfs/Oct%202026%20-%20feature.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://phcvaldosta.org/phccommunitynews/october-2026", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://phcvaldosta.org/hubfs/PHC-Logo-NEW-web.gif" }, "name" : "Partnership Health Center" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "articleBody" : "Dear Friends, At Partnership Health Center, our mission comes to life every day through people who believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. 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