activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 15
- COVID-19 Vaccination Program COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination ServicesConducts community vaccination events across Los Angeles and surrounding areas, administering primary vaccines and booster doses for COVID-19.
- Clinic Infrastructure Development Healthcare Facility Renovation and ExpansionCompleted the renovation and expansion of the Highland Park Clinic to enhance service delivery capacity and patient care environments.
- Dental Care Services Comprehensive Dental Care AccessProvides a full range of dental services including routine check-ups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, periodontal treatments, and emergency dental care. Offers preventive services such as sealants and fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, and deep cleanings for gum disease.
- Extended Access to Care After-Hours Nursing TriageOperates clinics on weekends and provides access to healthcare providers after hours through a 24-hour on-call Provider Access Line to improve patient access outside standard hours.
- Geriatric Care ProgramProvides specialized healthcare services for aging patients through a dedicated Geriatric Care Program focused on the unique medical needs of older adults.
- Mobile Medical Clinic Services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOperates a fully licensed mobile medical clinic launched in October 1997 to expand access to care for underserved populations, providing services such as WIC exams, school physicals, well-baby checks, general adult physicals, illness evaluations, and immunizations.
- Optometry Services Comprehensive Vision Care ServicesProvides eye care through a dedicated Optometry Clinic serving patients in the Hawthorne area and surrounding communities.
- Patient Education and Health ManagementProvides educational resources to help patients manage health challenges, including oral hygiene instruction and guidance on at-home care practices.
- Patient Support Services Health Access Support ServicesProvides assistance with enrollment in Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California, connects patients to prescription assistance programs, and offers free transportation and multi-language translation services to support access to care.
- Pediatric Dental Care Comprehensive Dental Care AccessOffers dental services tailored to children, including check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral hygiene education to promote early preventive care and healthy habits.
- Primary and Preventative Medical Care Comprehensive Pediatric Primary CareProvides comprehensive primary and preventative healthcare services to low-income and uninsured residents in Los Angeles County, serving over 45,000 patients annually across approximately 16 clinic locations. Services include routine physicals, illness exams, immunizations, well-baby checks, and school physicals.
- School-Based Wellness Centers School-Based Health CentersOperates school-based wellness centers, including one at Gage Middle School in Huntington Park, to provide accessible healthcare services to students and expand community outreach.
- Sliding Fee Discount Program Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOffers a Sliding Fee Discount Program that provides income-based discounts on medical services including office visits, labs, EKGs, and immunizations to ensure affordability for low-income patients.
- Telemedicine Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareImplements a telemedicine model across all clinics to ensure continuity of care, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling remote access to healthcare providers.
- Women's Health ServicesOperates dedicated women’s health clinics, including the Women's Health Center in Northeast Los Angeles and the Women's Wellness Center in Downtown Los Angeles, providing specialized care for prenatal and other women’s health needs.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Community-based care shift to reduce system costs community_based_care_shiftPartners with L.A. County to transition patients from hospital-based care to community clinics for primary care and disease management, improving access while lowering overall healthcare system costs.
- Comprehensive wraparound support services wraparound_support_servicesReduces barriers to care by providing integrated support services—including transportation, language access, and benefits enrollment—to ensure patients can access and engage with care.
- Holistic and community-focused care model holistic patient careAddresses overall patient well-being and key community health priorities—such as diabetes, childhood obesity, and STIs—through integrated care and public health initiatives to achieve healthier communities.
- Mobile health services for expanded access mobile_health_servicesDeploys mobile medical services to reach populations who lack access to fixed-site clinics, increasing service availability in hard-to-reach or underserved locations.
- Patient education for health empowerment patient_educationEquips patients with knowledge and accessible tools to manage their own health, fostering long-term self-efficacy and improved health behaviors.
- Patient-Centered Medical Home model for coordinated care patient-centered_medical_homeImplements a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model led by a personal physician and care team to deliver coordinated, continuous, and comprehensive care that improves long-term health outcomes.
- Preventive care as foundation of health preventive_care_modelPrioritizes preventive care across services, particularly in oral and primary care, to reduce disease burden and support long-term patient well-being.
- Quality assurance in clinical services quality_assurance_protocolsEnsures high standards of care delivery through strict medical and quality assurance protocols across all services.
- Sliding fee scale for equitable access sliding_fee_scaleUses income-based financial screening to determine patient charges through a sliding fee scale, reducing cost barriers and ensuring affordability of primary care services.
- Targeted geographic placement in underserved areas targeted-geographic-placementLocates clinics in medically underserved areas with high poverty and limited access to care to directly address gaps in healthcare availability and improve community health outcomes.
named programs · 16
what they call their work
Behavioral Health Services
Mental health integration initiative funded by L.A. Care to serve seniors, people with disabilities, and adults with complex needs
Dental Services
Offers comprehensive dental care including preventive, restorative, pediatric, periodontal, and emergency dental services.
Diabetic Care
Addresses diabetes through medical care and patient education resources.
Endocrinology Services
Specialty care for diabetes and hormonal disorders offered in Downtown LA and Hawthorne
Geriatric Care Program
Specialized care for older adults to improve health outcomes and manage age-related conditions
Mobile Dental Unit (MDU)
Dental screening and services provided through a mobile unit in partnership with LAUSD, serving students and community members
Optometry Clinic
Eye care services launched in 2022 to expand access to vision care in the Hawthorne area
Pediatrics
Provides specialized medical care for children, including immunizations and routine check-ups.
Primary Care
Provides general medical services, including preventative healthcare, to low-income, uninsured, and underserved residents.
School-Based Wellness Centers
On-site health centers at Elizabeth Learning Center and Gage Middle School providing accessible care to students
Senior Care
Initiated a Geriatric Care Program to provide specialized care for the rapidly growing population of older patients.
Sliding Fee Discount Program (SFDP)
Provides discounted medical services based on income, available to individuals and families earning up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Telemedicine Services
Virtual care model implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continuous access to care
Women's Health
Offers prenatal care, family planning, and other women's health services, including dedicated Women's Health and Wellness Centers.
Women’s Health Center (WHC)
Dedicated clinic offering prenatal care, family planning, and women’s health services in Northeast Los Angeles
Women’s Wellness Center (WWC)
Integrated care center in Downtown LA offering comprehensive services including pediatrics, women’s health, and family planning
relationships · 14
who they work with
- American Diabetes Association Partner — Recognizes American Diabetes Month in partnership with the American Diabetes Association.
- Blue Shield of California Partner — Foundation donor supporting community health services at NECC
- Care 1st Partner — Corporate donor supporting community health services at NECC
- Covered California Government — Assists patients with enrollment in Covered California
- HRSA Government — Recognized by HRSA for quality of care.
- Kaiser Permanente Partner — Foundation donor supporting community health services at NECC
- L.A. Care Funder — Provided grants to integrate mental health services and implement the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
- LA Care Partner — Corporate donor supporting community health services at NECC
- LA Care Partner — Recognized on the LA Care Provider Honor Roll.
- Los Angeles Unified School District Partner — Partnership to operate school-based wellness centers and support mobile dental services for students.
- Medi-Cal Government — Assists patients with enrollment in Medi-Cal
- Medicare Government — Assists patients with enrollment in Medicare
- Providence Little Company of Mary Partner — Acquired Harbor City Health Center from this organization to expand service footprint.
- State of California Department of Health Services Funder — Provided a grant to support the expansion of NECC's mobile medical services in 1997.