Last Sunday, we had our first group project at Ocean Beach with SF Surfrider.
Read MoreACE’s is childhood trauma resulting in toxic stress that can harm a child’s developing brain leading to changes in their body’s stress response and immune system, which can cause long term health problems.
Read MoreA heartfelt thank you to all those who have served.
Read MoreWhile patients mainly associate Food Pharmacy with the fresh produce they receive each week, the nutrition education section comprises another important component.
Read MoreJoin us in increasing awareness about diabetes and its complications. Together we can help prevent diabetes and help patients get their diabetes controlled.
Read MoreBefore October comes to an end I must write about the importance of early detection of Breast Cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. At AmeriCorps we are determined to help our underserved communities get the best health services they need and deserve. This includes health prevention and education.
Read MoreThings that many of us consider basic necessities are not so basic to others.
Read MoreEach week, our NHC-SF AmeriCorps members will blog about their 2019-2020 year of service. NHC members will gain invaluable experience while supporting the health care safety net by serving at host sites such as community health centers and Department of Public Health sites to provide health education and care to vulnerable and underserved SF residents.
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Starts on Oct 15 and ends on Jan 31. There are new state subsidies that make Covered CA more affordable than ever, and for people in higher income brackets too, so everyone should check out their options.
Read MoreBreaking News! A federal court just ruled to #ProtectFamilies by issuing a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's #PublicCharge rule from going into effect!
Read MoreEach week, our NHC-SF AmeriCorps members will blog about their 2019-2020 year of service. NHC members will gain invaluable experience while supporting the health care safety net by serving at host sites such as community health centers and Department of Public Health sites to provide health education and care to vulnerable and underserved SF residents. This week, Joanne writes about the food pharmacy at HealthRIGHT 360.
Read MoreThe American Heart Association and the American Medical Association announce the 2019 list of physician practices and health systems receiving a Target: BP™ Recognition Award for their commitment to prioritize blood pressure control within the communities they serve.
Read MoreSFCCC joins Essential Access Health and others to support an injunction against Title X regulations that will limit care for women.
It’s National Voter Registration Day. Take 30 seconds to register to vote or update your registration online at www.NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org
Read MoreThe goal for this year’s annual National Voter Registration Day is to increase participation in the 2019 midterm and state elections across the country by encouraging Americans to register to vote and make their voices heard at the ballot box.
Read MoreWe are quickly approaching the September 30 deadline to extend health center mandatory funding. There are only a few days left to ensure that health center funding does not expire and that care for the 7 million California patients who rely on health centers is not placed in jeopardy.
Read MoreScreening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment are effective in a variety of settings. It’s has been proven particularly effective in hospital emergency departments and trauma centers with individuals with alcohol-related injuries. SBIRT has also been shown to be effective in primary care settings, where it is incorporated into other routine medical assessments such as measuring blood pressure.
Read MoreDeena Lahn, SFCCC’s VP of Policy and External Affairs, was proud to join many representatives from elected officials in celebration of North East Medical Services receiving several quality awards from the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
Read MoreBy law, health center boards must be comprised of at least 51% consumers. Consumer board members are individuals who live in the community served by the health center, are patients, and represent others who are served by the health center in terms of demographics such as race, ethnicity, and gender.
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