activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 4
- Conduct community health outreach campaigns Free Community Health ScreeningsConducts large-scale community health initiatives including an annual summer health fair, free immunization campaigns, and a 2024 door-to-door healthcare census that visited over 3,000 homes in San Luis and Somerton, identifying and enrolling 557 children and 1,131 adults into KidsCare and AHCCCS programs.
- Deliver coordinated chronic care and case management Integrated Care & Case ManagementImplements a coordinated preventive care response for patients with chronic illness through a formal partnership with the City of Somerton Cocopah Fire Department, including case management, follow-up, and population health reporting to measure patient outcomes.
- Deploy mobile medical unitsOperates two mobile health units that provide medical exams, health screenings (including blood pressure, glucose, height, weight), education counseling, immunizations, and preventive care services across Yuma, Mohave, La Paz, and Western Arizona counties, including at community sites such as the Nutrition Center, Yuma County Crossroads Mission, and Yuma Treatment Center.
- Operate fixed-site walk-in clinic Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare ServicesOperates a walk-in clinic facility in San Luis, Arizona, located at 1896 E. Babbitt Lane, providing accessible healthcare services to the local community.
research · 1
- Conduct healthcare utilization and cost researchMonitors ICD10 CTP codes, emergency room visits, and hospital re-admissions to evaluate healthcare costs, savings, and outcomes for project participants.
capacity building · 3
- Facilitate binational public health collaboration Regional Conservation & Community Symposium CoordinationSponsors quarterly meetings for the Binational Health & Environment Council, coordinating with public health agencies on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to address regional health and environmental issues.
- Operate healthcare-related employment enterprises Local Workforce Employment in Community ServicesOperates multi-million dollar corporations that provide employment for 475 employees, contributing to local economic development and workforce stability in the healthcare sector.
- Provide vocational health career training Healthcare Training Enrollment SupportOperates the College of Health Careers, a licensed post-secondary vocational training center that has generated job opportunities for over 1,800 individuals.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Binational collaboration for border health initiatives binational_collaborationActs as a U.S. community branch of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Association to implement joint health programs that address shared public health challenges across borders.
- Clinical field placement coordination for health professions students clinical_field_placement_coordinationFacilitates clinical placements by connecting academic institutions with local healthcare providers, supporting student training while expanding care capacity in underserved areas.
- Community-based outreach using local workers and youth engagement community-based_outreach_with_promotorasConducts door-to-door outreach through Community Outreach Workers/Promotoras and engages high school students in a Youth Training Program to identify and support underserved families, strengthening community trust and participation.
- Community-based paramedic model for chronic care management community-based_paramedic_modelIntegrates paramedics with preventive care coordination to manage chronic illnesses, reduce hospitalizations, and decrease emergency room utilization through proactive, community-centered care.
- Culturally sensitive health education delivery culturally_sensitive_health_educationProvides free, culturally appropriate health education via home visits and group meetings on topics like nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and breast cancer, tailored to the linguistic and cultural context of the community.
- Integrated health education within clinical services integrated_health_educationCombines preventive health education programs (e.g., Paso a Paso, School Health Index) with mobile clinic services to promote long-term health outcomes and disease prevention.
- Mobile healthcare delivery to reach rural populations mobile_healthcare_deliveryUses mobile clinics to deliver care directly to remote communities, overcoming geographic and transportation barriers that limit access to traditional healthcare facilities.
- Multi-sector collaboration to improve regional public health multi_sector_collaborationFacilitates partnerships among governmental and non-governmental organizations to align resources and strategies for greater impact on public health in the border region.
- Promotores de Salud model for community health outreach and navigation promotores_de_salud_modelEmploys trusted community health workers (Promotores de Salud) to deliver culturally sensitive health education, support healthcare navigation, improve medication adherence, and assist with enrollment in public programs, addressing barriers such as language, culture, and fear of authority.
- Rural health clinic model as part of a border health network rural_health_clinic_modelOperates a primary care rural health clinic as a subsidiary of a regional border health organization, leveraging network resources to serve rural and border populations effectively.
- Rural training pipeline to grow local health workforce rural_training_pipelineUses rural clinical training experiences to expose health professions students to underserved areas, increasing the likelihood they will return to practice in rural or border communities.
- Walk-in care model for accessible medical services walk-in_care_modelProvides accessible, non-appointment-based medical care to increase community access, particularly for underserved populations who may face barriers to scheduled healthcare visits.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Center for Children with Special Needs and Autism
Specialized services for children with autism and developmental disabilities in Somerton, AZ
College of Health Careers
Licensed post-secondary vocational training center offering health career education and workforce development; accredited by ABHES
Family Behavioral Integrated Services
Integrated behavioral and family health services offered in Somerton, AZ
Family Medicine Residency Program
New ACGME-accredited residency program launching in July 2025 to train family medicine physicians in rural border health
San Luis Walk-In Clinic
Primary care rural health medical center providing comprehensive medical services to the San Luis, AZ community
San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc.
A primary care rural health medical center providing healthcare services.
Yuma County-Based Paramedic Program
Rural paramedic training and deployment initiative sponsored by RCBH
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Government — Collaborates to enroll eligible women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer into the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP).
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Donated a mobile unit used to serve rural communities in Western Arizona.
- City of Somerton Cocopah Fire Department Partner — Collaborates on a community-based paramedic program to provide preventive care and case management for high-risk patients.
- Hospital General Partner — Coordinated partner in sponsoring the Binational Health & Environment Council meetings.
- Phoenix United Way Partner — Awarded a mobile unit through a competitive proposal application.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — Co-sponsor of the Yuma County Asthma Camp Not-A-Choo
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. as part of a network of health service providers in the region
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — Partner agency participating in the 2024 Nuestros Niños Health Fair and Free Immunization Campaign.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic Inc is listed as a service location under the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. website, indicating an operational or affiliate relationship.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic Inc is listed under the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. contact information, indicating an operational or administrative relationship.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic Inc operates as part of the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. network.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. is a subsidiary of Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. is listed as a location under the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. network
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. is listed under the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. website's locations, indicating an operational or administrative affiliation.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — San Luis Walk-In Clinic, Inc. is listed under the contact information section of Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., indicating an operational or administrative relationship.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — Shares administrative and operational affiliation as part of a regional health network.
- Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. Partner — Shares operational or administrative affiliation as indicated by co-listing with other Regional Center for Border Health facilities.
- Servicios de Salud de Sonora Partner — Coordinated partner in sponsoring the Binational Health & Environment Council meetings.
- Susan G. Komen Funder — Provides funding through the Race for the Cure to support community outreach and breast cancer education via Promotores de Salud.
- U.S.-Mexico Border Health Association Network — Serves as the community branch for this national binational health organization.
- Western Arizona Area Health Education Center Partner
- Yuma County Public Health Services District Partner — Coordinated partner in sponsoring the Binational Health & Environment Council meetings.