activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 16
- Distribute health education materials Bilingual Health Education Materials ProductionProduces and distributes printable educational resources for children and adults on topics including oral health, healthy eating, food labels, and heart attack symptoms, available in both English and Spanish.
- Distribute health education materials Bilingual Health Education Materials ProductionProvides printable educational resources for children on oral health, tooth brushing, food labels, and healthy eating in both English and Spanish, along with publishing articles on health topics such as heart attack symptoms.
- Ensure access to care regardless of ability to payProvides healthcare services to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, supported by participation in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which enables the purchase of medications at an average of 51% below retail prices for low-income and uninsured patients.
- Health education and outreach materials for patients Bilingual Health Education Materials ProductionProduces and distributes printable educational materials for children and families on topics including oral health, tooth brushing, food labels, and healthy eating, available in both English and Spanish; also publishes informational articles on health topics such as heart attack symptoms.
- Insurance enrollment and transportation assistance Health Access Support ServicesOffers on-site assistance for patients enrolling in medical insurance programs and provides transportation support to improve patient access to clinic services.
- Manage prescription and medication access programs Community Pharmacy ServicesUses e-prescription services to electronically send prescriptions to pharmacies and manages a Prescription Assistance Program to help patients obtain medications directly from pharmaceutical companies.
- Medication access and prescription support programs 340B Pharmacy Access ProgramsOperates a Prescription Assistance Program to help patients obtain medications from pharmaceutical companies and participates in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to acquire medications at approximately 51% below retail prices for low-income and uninsured patients; also uses e-prescription services to send prescriptions electronically to pharmacies.
- Operate multi-service health clinics Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOperates 16 clinic locations across California providing comprehensive health services including prenatal care, pediatric care, dental care, and general medical appointments. Services are available to all individuals regardless of ability to pay, with a focus on underserved and low-income populations.
- Operate network of health clinics Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOperates 16 clinic locations across California where patients can make appointments to access health services, ensuring care is available to underserved and low-income populations.
- Primary and specialty healthcare services at multiple clinic locations Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOperates 16 clinic locations across California, providing accessible primary and specialty healthcare services including prenatal care, pediatric care, and dental care (exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions) to underserved and low-income populations.
- Provide comprehensive primary and specialty careDelivers prenatal care as part of women’s health services, pediatric care through dedicated pediatricians, and dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
- Provide patient billing and payment services Medical Billing & Payment SupportOffers an online bill payment system and provides a patient payment information form as part of the billing process.
- Provide patient billing and payment services Medical Billing & Payment SupportOffers a patient payment information form and an online bill payment system as part of its billing process to support financial operations and patient convenience.
- Sliding-scale and payment support services Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesProvides healthcare services regardless of ability to pay, supported by a patient payment information form and an online bill payment system to facilitate access and financial management for low-income and uninsured patients.
- Support patient access through transportation and insurance enrollment Health Access Support ServicesOffers on-site assistance for patients enrolling in medical insurance programs and provides transportation assistance to help patients reach clinic services.
- Support patient access to careProvides transportation assistance and on-site help with medical insurance enrollment to improve patient access to health services. Also offers e-prescription services and participates in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to reduce medication costs for low-income and uninsured patients.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Child-centered health education child_centered_health_educationUses engaging, child-friendly tools like coloring pages and activity trackers to promote health education among children, improving understanding and long-term health behaviors through age-appropriate learning.
- Child-centered health education child_centered_health_educationEngages children in health education using age-appropriate, interactive tools like coloring pages and activity trackers to promote wellness in a developmentally appropriate way.
- Child-centered health education child_centered_health_educationEngages children in health education using age-appropriate, interactive tools like coloring pages and activity trackers to foster early health literacy.
- Culturally sensitive care for underserved populations culturally_sensitive_care_for_underserved_populationsDelivers health and human services to underserved and low-income populations using culturally sensitive practices, recognizing that cultural relevance improves engagement and health outcomes.
- Culturally sensitive care for underserved populations culturally_sensitive_care_for_underserved_populationsDelivers health and human services to underserved and low-income populations using culturally sensitive practices, recognizing that cultural relevance improves engagement and outcomes.
- Culturally sensitive care for underserved populations culturally_sensitive_care_for_underserved_populationsDelivers health and human services to underserved and low-income populations using culturally sensitive practices, recognizing that cultural relevance improves engagement, trust, and health outcomes.
- Pharmacy partner network for medication access pharmacy-partner-networkImproves patient wellness and disease prevention by partnering with multiple pharmacies to expand access to essential medications.
- Pharmacy partner network for medication access pharmacy-partner-networkImproves patient wellness and disease prevention by partnering with multiple pharmacies to expand access to medications.
- Pharmacy partner network to improve medication access pharmacy-partner-networkPartners with multiple pharmacies to expand patient access to medications, supporting wellness and disease prevention through coordinated, community-based pharmaceutical care.
- Sliding fee scale for affordability sliding_fee_scaleUses a sliding fee scale based on patient income to ensure health services remain accessible and affordable for low-income individuals.
- Sliding fee scale for affordability sliding_fee_scaleMakes health services financially accessible by adjusting patient costs according to income, ensuring affordability and reducing barriers to care for low-income individuals.
- Sliding fee scale for affordability sliding_fee_scaleUses a sliding fee scale based on patient income to ensure health services remain financially accessible to low-income individuals, reducing cost as a barrier to care.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Dental Care Services
Offers dental exams, cleaning, X-rays, fillings, extractions, fluoride treatments, and protective sealants
Insurance Enrollment
Offers on-site Medi-Cal eligibility or enrollment specialists to help patients find suitable health plans, including information on sliding fees.
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Provides on-site Medi-Cal eligibility and enrollment assistance; offers information about sliding fee programs
Pediatrics & Child Health
Provides well child visits, immunizations, pediatric specialties, teen health visits, dental services, hearing & vision care, and resources for families
Prescription Assistance Program
Helps patients access drugs directly from pharmaceutical companies
Primary Care Services
Provides annual checkups, treatment for cough & cold, allergies & asthma, family planning, acne, STI testing & treatment, and minor injuries
Transportation Services
Assists patients with transportation to clinic visits
Women's Health & Maternity
Offers maternity care, gynecology care, birth control, prenatal testing, specialized newborn care, breast care & screening, and women’s senior care
relationships · 8
who they work with
- CVS Pharmacy Partner — Preferred pharmacy partner for Central City patients
- HRSA Government — Administers the 340B Drug Pricing Program in which Central City participates
- Happiness is homemade Partner — Collaborates on providing printable healthy vegetable coloring resources for children.
- Health Center Program (HRSA) Government — Grantee under 42 USC 254b and deemed Public Health Service entity
- Nourish Interactive Partner — Partners to distribute free printable activity trackers and food label education materials for children in English and Spanish.
- Smart Practice Partner — Provides free printable dental care activities for children, such as brushing charts and connect-the-dots sheets.
- Walgreens Partner — Preferred pharmacy partner for Central City patients
- Walmart Partner — Preferred pharmacy partner for Central City patients