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Surrounded by local families, Community Health Center leaders and employees at the Syracuse Community Healthcare Center (SCHC), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today reaffirmed his continuing fight and commitment to restore and expand funding for Community Health Centers that so many communities and patients rely on. Schumer said community health centers like SCHC provide vital care to tens of thousands of Central New York residents who benefit from pediatric and primary care, dental care, addiction services and mental healthcare. Schumer said SCHC acts as a primary care provider for over 30,000 Central New Yorkers and employs over 250 healthcare workers. Community healthcare centers like SCHC have been without a long-term funding commitment for months and are at risk for closure, and Schumer said any further uncertainty or expiration of these programs could force SCHC to close the doors of three satellite locations, lay off dozens of employees and reduce patient services. Schumer said long-term funding for community health centers like SCHC must be restored immediately so that tens of thousands of Central New Yorkers can continue to benefit from the affordable healthcare they rely on every day.