activities · 22
what they do
direct service · 22
- Community health outreach and mobile servicesConducted healthcare, education, and amnesty services for migrant agricultural workers and day laborers in Pauma Valley using a mobile office trailer, demonstrating early commitment to mobile and outreach-based care.
- Delivers comprehensive healthcare services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides medical, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health, wellness, and health education services to over 45,000 patients annually through ten healthcare locations in underserved areas of San Diego County, including school-based and mobile clinics.
- Delivers comprehensive healthcare services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides medical, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health, wellness, and health education services to over 45,000 patients annually across ten healthcare locations in underserved areas of San Diego County, including school-based and mobile clinics.
- Delivery of integrated behavioral and mental health servicesOperates a Family Wellness Unit that provides mental and behavioral health services to uninsured and low-income residents of all ages, and launched San Diego’s first urban telemedicine program to deliver mental health services to rural clinics in San Diego and Imperial counties.
- Development of community infrastructure and facilities Healthcare Facility Renovation and ExpansionOpened a 34,660 square foot LEED Gold-Certified health center in City Heights to consolidate health and support services, and founded a licensed medical clinic by converting a residential unit on Fairmount Avenue.
- Develops and maintains sustainable health facilities Healthcare Facility Renovation and ExpansionOpened a 34,660 square foot LEED Gold-Certified health center in City Heights, consolidating health and support services in a state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable facility.
- Engages patients in governance Patient- and Family-Governed BoardsComprises 90% of its Board of Directors of patients served by the health center, representative of the community in race, ethnicity, and gender, and holds monthly board meetings to oversee nonprofit operations.
- Ensures accessible and culturally competent pharmacy services Community Pharmacy ServicesOperates an onsite, culturally competent retail Community Pharmacy that helps insured and uninsured patients access and understand their prescribed medications.
- Implementation of public health prevention programs Cancer Screening & Early DetectionImplemented a CDC pilot program for breast and cervical cancer screening using peer promotoras for education, becoming the first clinic in San Diego County to do so.
- Implements innovative health programs and pilots Cancer Screening & Early DetectionLaunched the first urban telemedicine program in San Diego to deliver mental health services to rural clinics, and implemented a CDC pilot program for breast and cervical cancer screening using peer promotoras, the first clinic in the county to do so.
- Implements innovative public health pilot programs Cancer Screening & Early DetectionImplemented the first CDC pilot program in San Diego County for breast and cervical cancer screening using peer promotora education, expanding access to preventive care in underserved communities.
- Manages patient-majority governance structure Patient- and Family-Governed BoardsComposes 90% of its Board of Directors of patients served by the health center, ensuring representation across race, ethnicity, and gender, with monthly board meetings overseeing all aspects of nonprofit operations.
- Offers integrated social and support servicesProvides legal advocacy, immigration services, affordable housing assistance, transitional housing, microcredit loans, microenterprise support, financial literacy training, job placement, computer skills training, youth education and leadership programs, a food pantry, community garden, and vocational skills classes to low-income and underserved populations.
- Operates a community pharmacy Community Pharmacy ServicesRuns an onsite, culturally competent retail pharmacy to ensure insured and uninsured patients can access and understand their prescribed medications.
- Operates integrated social and support servicesOffers a range of social services including legal advocacy, immigration assistance, food pantry distribution, affordable housing support, financial literacy training, job placement, youth education, and vocational skills classes, often in partnership with affiliated organizations.
- Operates mobile and telemedicine health programsDelivers healthcare services via a mobile clinic to migrant agricultural workers and day laborers in Pauma Valley, and provides telemedicine mental health services through the first urban telemedicine program in San Diego, reaching rural clinics in San Diego and Imperial counties.
- Operation of a community pharmacy Community Pharmacy ServicesRuns a culturally competent retail Community Pharmacy to ensure both insured and uninsured patients can access and understand their prescribed medications.
- Operation of food and nutrition support programs Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionRuns an onsite food pantry that distributes free nutritious food staples to families in need twice weekly, addressing food insecurity among low-income and underserved populations.
- Provision of comprehensive healthcare services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides integrated medical, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health, wellness, and health education services to over 45,000 patients annually across ten healthcare locations in underserved areas of San Diego County, including school-based and mobile clinics.
- Provision of legal and immigration advocacy services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationOffers legal advocacy and immigration services through a dedicated department established in partnership with La Maestra Foundation, serving 330 clients in its first year.
- Provision of social and economic support servicesOffers a range of social services including affordable and transitional housing assistance, microcredit loans, microenterprise support, financial literacy training, job placement, computer skills training, youth education and leadership programs, community gardening, and vocational skills classes.
- Supports patient access and administrative equity Language Interpretation and Translation ServicesProvides multilingual patient registration, Health Information Exchange (HIE) consent, HIPAA, advance directive, and sliding fee scale application forms in both English and Spanish to ensure equitable access to care and financial assistance.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Culturally and Linguistically Competent Care culturally_and_linguistically_competent_careDelivers healthcare using culturally and linguistically appropriate practices to effectively serve ethnically diverse and underserved populations, including through bilingual staff and materials, and cultural liaisons embedded in care delivery.
- Culturally and Linguistically Competent Care culturally_and_linguistically_competent_careDelivers healthcare using culturally and linguistically competent practices to effectively serve ethnically diverse, underserved communities, including through specialized roles like Medically Trained Cultural Liaisons to bridge cultural gaps in care.
- Culturally and Linguistically Competent Care Model culturally_and_linguistically_competent_careDelivers healthcare using culturally and linguistically competent practices, including the use of Medically Trained Cultural Liaisons, to effectively serve and integrate ethnically diverse, underserved populations into mainstream health systems.
- Holistic Circle of Care™ Model holistic_care_modelEmploys a holistic, solution-based "Circle of Care" model that integrates medical care with economic, housing, and community development services to comprehensively address health and well-being.
- Integrated Behavioral Health integrated_careEmbeds behavioral health and wellness services within primary care settings to provide seamless, comprehensive care in a community health center model.
- Integrated Behavioral and Primary Care integrated_careProvides behavioral health and wellness services within the primary care setting through a community health center model to improve access and coordination of care.
- Integrated Care Model integrated_careProvides integrated behavioral health and wellness services within primary care settings, combining medical and mental health services to improve access and outcomes.
- Integrated and Holistic Care Model holistic_care_modelEmploys a holistic "Circle of Care™" approach that integrates medical, behavioral, and social services to address the comprehensive health and well-being of patients, including economic and community development needs.
- Integrated and Holistic Care Model holistic_care_modelUses a holistic "Circle of Care" approach to integrate medical, behavioral, and social services—addressing health comprehensively by connecting patients to wellness, housing, economic development, and community resources through coordinated referrals.
- Open Access Healthcare Delivery open_access_modelProvides healthcare services without barriers related to citizenship, immigration status, or referral requirements, ensuring equitable access for all community members.
- Open Access and Affordable Care Model open_access_modelProvides healthcare access without barriers related to immigration status, referral requirements, or ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale to ensure affordability for low-income patients.
- Open-Access Healthcare Delivery open_access_modelProvides open-access healthcare services without barriers related to citizenship, immigration status, or physician referral, ensuring equitable access for vulnerable populations.
- Patient-Governed Board Governance patient-governed_boardUtilizes a patient-majority board to ensure organizational accountability and alignment with the needs and demographics of the communities served.
- Patient-Governed Governance Model patient-governed_boardEnsures organizational accountability and alignment with community needs through a patient-majority board that represents the demographics of the population served.
- Patient-Governed Organizational Model patient-governed_boardUses a patient-majority board governance structure to ensure the organization remains accountable and demographically representative of the community it serves.
- Technology-Enabled Care Coordination technology_enabled_care_coordinationEnhances care delivery and population health management through eHealth solutions and custom-built technology systems that support coordinated, data-driven service provision.
- Technology-Enabled Care Coordination technology_enabled_care_coordinationEnhances service delivery and population health management through eHealth solutions and custom technology systems to coordinate care across services.
- Technology-Enabled Care Coordination technology_enabled_care_coordinationEnhances population health management and service delivery through eHealth solutions and custom-built systems that support coordinated, data-driven care.
- Upstream Social Determinants Intervention upstream_social_interventionFocuses on addressing social determinants of health—such as housing, food, and education—through integrated social services to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Upstream Social Determinants of Health Intervention upstream_social_interventionAddresses root causes of poor health by integrating services for housing, food security, education, and economic stability into patient care pathways, using culturally aligned staff to connect patients to resources.
- Upstream Social Determinants of Health Intervention upstream_social_interventionAddresses root causes of health disparities by integrating social services—such as housing, food, and education—into patient care through culturally aligned staff and referral systems to improve long-term health outcomes.
named programs · 17
what they call their work
Amnesty Center
Provides services to help refugees and immigrants gain permanent residency and citizenship, including ESL, Civics and US History classes, child literacy, vocational trainings, small business development, translation, and application assistance.
Family Wellness Unit
Offers integrated mental and behavioral health services for all ages, including counseling and medication management
Generations Center
Intergenerational programs for youth and older adults focusing on leadership, STEM, arts, and career development
HeadStart
Preschool program for children, with central headquarters on La Maestra's campus.
Hope Clinic
Specialized clinic for homeless individuals and teens, offering a safe environment and linkage to recovery and support services
Jardin de la Vida
Community garden and health education program for women and children, promoting nutrition and wellness
La Maestra Family Clinic
Licensed community clinic providing primary care, women’s health, internal medicine, and oncology services to uninsured and underinsured patients
La Maestra Family Dental Clinic
Provides affordable dental services at multiple sites, including Lemon Grove and National City
Legal Advocacy Services
Provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, trafficking, and rights violations in partnership with La Maestra Foundation
Medically Trained Cultural Liaison Model
A core model for services, training and employing individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds to bridge communication and cultural gaps in healthcare.
Mobile Clinic
40-foot mobile unit with medical, dental, and vision screening services, operating at schools and community events
Mobile Mammography Coach
County’s first mobile mammography unit equipped with digital mammography and 3-D tomosynthesis for early breast cancer detection
Oral Health Initiative Program
Serves children 0-5 and pregnant women with preventive dental care through school-based services
Outreach, Education and Enrollment Assistance
Helps community members enroll in Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh through education and application support
Senior Medicine Program
Geriatric care with onsite specialists and the Senior Peer Promotora Program for outreach and education
Telemedicine Program
Provides mental health and school-based telehealth services to students and rural clinics
Wellness Supportive Services
Substance use disorder services including harm reduction, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment at the Hope Clinic
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Borrego Community Health Foundation Partner — Receives telemedicine mental health services from La Maestra.
- Casa Cornelia Law Center Partner — Collaborative partner in the Legal Advocacy Services program.
- City Heights Community Development Corporation Partner — Partnered to bridge health and housing services for economically challenged communities.
- Clínicas de Salud Partner — Receives telemedicine mental health services from La Maestra.
- Council of Community Clinics Partner — Partnered on the Senior Peer Promotora Program.
- Federal Public Health Service Government — Deemed a Federal Public Health Service facility for health-related claims, including medical malpractice
- Federally Qualified Health Center Government — Designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center, indicating federal recognition and funding eligibility.
- Health Resources and Services Administration Government — Receives HHS funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center
- Ida Green Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital Partner — Partnered on a CDC pilot program for breast and cervical cancer screening.
- La Maestra Foundation Partner — Collaborates as part of the integrated Circle of Care® network to provide comprehensive services.
- MAAC Partner — Collaborated on economic development, housing, vocational training, and refugee job placement programs.
- Mountain Health & Community Services Partner — Receives telemedicine mental health services from La Maestra.
- National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program Partner — Collaborative partner in the Legal Advocacy Services program.
- Operation Samahan Partner — Collaborated on a CDC pilot program for breast and cervical cancer screening.
- Sycuan Medical Center Partner — Receives telemedicine mental health services from La Maestra.
- US Committee on Refugees and Immigrants Partner — Collaborative partner in the Legal Advocacy Services program.
- University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Geriatric Division Partner — Collaborated on the Senior Medicine Program.