📆 The Week Ahead: National Health Center Week ⚕
Today is Monday, August 8, and we are celebrating National Health Center Week.
August 5-14 is the 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Additionally, August is known for Back to School preparation.Â
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National Health Center Week began yesterday. Health centers are one of the largest health care providers in the country. The first health center was launched in 1965 and was created to improve the lives and well-being of Americans and provide high-quality affordable, accessible, and value-based primary health care services.
This week, we take time to recognize the importance these health centers play in our communities. Discover Census Bureau data on health centers.
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The U.S. Census Bureau will release the final set of results from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) on Aug. 16. These results will provide insight into the quality of the 2020 Census counts for the Puerto Rico population and housing units. It also includes coverage estimates for housing units across the nation, regions, states and the District of Columbia, and by selected characteristics for the nation. Â
The release includes two parts: Â
- Puerto Rico population and housing unit coverage
- Housing unit coverageÂ
🎂 Happy Birthday, Missouri!
On Wednesday, August 10, we will celebrate Missouri's 201st anniversary of statehood.
Did You Know?
- Missouri joined the Union on August 10, 1821, as the 24th state.
- Missouri is the 18th largest state by area.
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Missouri's population increased by 165,986 from 2010-2020.
- The state nickname is the Show Me State.Â
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