December 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the nation's first community health center at Columbia Point in Dorchester. Widely regarded as a ground-breaking medical home model, Columbia Point Health Center helped launch a national movement committed to providing locally accessible, affordable and high quality health care to millions of medically underserved individuals and families. Fifty years later, health centers care for more than 23 million people nationwide. In Massachusetts, community health centers represent the Commonwealth's largest primary care network, serving more than 935,000 patients - or one out of seven state residents. Recognition of this milestone will continue throughout 2015 as part of the League's regularly scheduled events and culminate in a day-long celebration. Join us for a day-long celebration of the birth of the movement that revolutionized health care - the 50th anniversary of community health centers. Come be a part of the commemoration of this milestone and the wonderful achievements of so many friends and colleagues. It is sure to be a unique experience.