T.H.E. provides affordable, excellent health care to people of all ages. We tweet about health and community issues that impact wellness in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2013
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Thank you @DirectRelief!
“Direct Relief Commits $1 Million to U.S. Community Health Centers” directrelief.org/2024/11/dir…
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Nominations are open for the NACHC Grassroots Advocacy MVP Award! Honoring the legacy of Elizabeth K. (Betsey) Cooke, this award recognizes those who go above & beyond to advocate for health centers. Nominate by 12/9! 👉 survey.nachc.com/jfe/form/SV…
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Photo: 2024 awardees
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As California swelters from the extreme heat yet again, many parents are concerned about their students' well-being.
Our students deserve shelter from the heat! calmatters.org/environment/c…
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COVID-19 Weekly Update:
Data reported: August 29 , 2024
Daily average cases: 410
Daily average deaths: 2.9
Daily average COVID+ Hospitalizations: 433
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Vaccines can protect both you and your baby from diseases such as whooping cough, RSV, and COVID-19. Talk to your doctor or midwife about which vaccines are right for you.
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On Wednesday, join me, @SecVilsack, and partners from @WHOSTP, @NEAArts, and Congress for an event to launch new partnerships to address food insecurity and nutrition-related health disparities and to discuss the intersection of food and health.
Watch at hhs.gov/live.
ALT Food is Medicine Summit
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Join the #ValueCHCs conversation! If funding is not secured by the March 8 deadline, patients will lose access to efficient, low-cost, high-quality care from trusted health centers.
📣 Call on Congress, send a letter, and share with your network:
🕵️ bit.ly/HCAdvocacyCampaigns
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Preventive care at Community Health Centers keeps patients healthy, prevents disease, & minimizes disruptions to their ability to take care of their families, stay at work, and go to school. 💗👨👩👦
#ValueCHCs
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"Without funding, we would not be able to provide quality care to the uninsured and underserved in our communities, or address the social determinants of health that contribute to why people are sick and need help seeing a doctor and getting their medications."
#ValueCHCs
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Stop by one of our in-person events this week and learn about Día de los Muertos. This Mexican holiday, celebrated throughout Latin America and the US, is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory. Check out events: ow.ly/WMmi50Q2jzg
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Channel your inner 'Medi-Cal Access Avenger' this Halloween, turning healthcare barriers into pathways for all! @inari.no.shiba / TikTok
#DHCS #California #ShibaInu #HappyHalloween #MediCal #Healthcare #Halloween
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Happy #Halloween! 🕸
Remember that #MentalHealth doesn’t have to be spooky. The more we learn and talk about mental health, the more we chip away at stigma, paving the way for others to speak up and get support they need 💚
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DHCS encourages anyone experiencing a mental health challenge to talk to a mental health professional.
Visit your County’s Mental Health Plan to learn about mental health services available to you. bit.ly/MentalHealthContacts
#YouMatter #ThereIsHope @samhsagov
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We’re going to win in 2024. It’s going to take everyone participating in our democracy—but we will win.
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Are you eligible for a free breast cancer screening? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to remind you to get checked. 💗
📲 For eligibility for free screenings, please visit bit.ly/BreastCancerMonth2023.
#BreastCancerAwareness
ALT Pink background. Three women have their arms around each other's shoulders. "October. Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
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Access to housing and health care saves lives.
I introduced legislation with @SenMarkey to break down the barriers and strengthen access to behavioral health and homelessness services.
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As families get ready to trick-or-treat tomorrow, please remember that COVID cases are rising across Los Angeles. Here are some helpful COVID precautions you can take, including receiving the updated COVID booster. Read more from @lapublichealth below.
As Halloween Kicks Off the Holiday Season, Public Health Offers Simple Tips to Keep Children Healthy and Safe.
View: buff.ly/40glSeq
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Congress may be all mixed up but Community Health Center leaders are very clear in their focus on urging lawmakers to pass stable long-term funding so they can continue serving 31+million patients!
#ValueCHCs – at Takoma Park, MD
Community Health Centers won’t stop until all can access comprehensive, affordable care! @agapehealthservices’ Dr Michael McDuffie & Clifton Gray joined other CHC leaders in DC to urge @SenThomTillis & others to protect care access in rural areas & invest in the health workforce.
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The House of Representatives is considering a CHC $$ bill this week! Call NOW! Ask them to VOTE YES on stable health center funding hcadvocacy.quorum.us/campaig…
Staff, board, patients share WHY there's no time to waste.
"There is no greater wealth than our health." 💪🍎 #ValueCHCs