Without the help of community health centers. my constituents would not receive the important primary health care services they need to maintain quality lives. I would also like to call the Members attention to one very important aspect of the health centers. one which makes them quite unique among health care providersand that is their strong base in the communities they serve. For the past 30 years. community and migrant health centers have involved community members in the development. organization. and delivery of health care. This experience plays out in a number of important ways. such as serving as a conduit of important information to and from the community on matters such as how to avoid common childhood injuries or potentially serious agricultural accidents. warnings about unsafe water supply sources or the emergence of an infectious disease in the area. serving as an "anchor" in the communities by helping to attract or retain other local businesses. including other physicians. diagnostic services. pharmacies or other health care providers. and providing meaningful employment and career opportunities for community residents. Mr.