As my colleagues know. most of the solutions are as massive and complex as the problems they attempt to solve. But there exists. right now. an effective and economical solution to addressing the health requirements of the most vulnerable citizens in society. At this time. community. migrant. and homeless health care centers provide inexpensive primary and preventive care for millions of lowincome and disadvantaged people. The basic services offered by these clinics save money by reducing the number of emergency room visits. reducing the number of hospital admissions. shortening the length of hospital stays. reducing the number of premature births. lowering the number of communicable diseases. and protecting our Nations children from disease through immunization. But it is important to note. that for every patient cared for by a health center. another four patients need. but cannot obtain care because of the shortage of health care services.