The Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers is the state association representing the Federally Qualified Health Centers and other like-mission driven providers who are located in underserved areas throughout the Commonwealth. Established in 1981 as a private non-profit organization, PACHC is the State Association of Pennsylvania's Community Health Centers.  These community-owned and operated rural and urban centers provide quality health care that is both affordable and accessible. Additionally, PACHC provides means for allowing center administrators, clinicians, board members and staff to share their ideas with one another.