Universal Community Health Center

This Giving Tuesday, Universal Community Health Center is on a mission to raise $25,000 to expand access to high-quality healthcare and essential resources for families in South LA. Your generosity empowers us to help families lead healthier, more vibrant lives. Here’s what we’ve achieved this year thanks to supporters like you: ?? Launched our Food Bank: Serving 2,200 patients and distributing 1,200 pounds of nutritious food in just three months. ?? Record Turnouts for Mammogram Events: Ensuring life-saving early detection and preventive care for our community. ?? Together, we can grow our Giving Tree even stronger! Help us reach our $25,000 Giving Tuesday goal by midnight, December 3rd. Every dollar counts toward creating a healthier, stronger community. ?? Can we count on your support today? ?? Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gzdeBmzc #GivingTuesday #SouthLA #HealthcareForAll #StrongerTogether #GiveBack

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?? UCHC supports Proposition 35! ?? PROBLEM: California’s Health Care Crisis ?? Hospitals are closing critical services, including 40+ labor and delivery units. ?? Emergency rooms are overcrowded. ? Patients wait months for doctors and specialists. ?? Medi-Cal, serving 15 million people, is underfunded. ?? Over $30 billion in healthcare funds have been redirected elsewhere. SOLUTION: VOTE YES ON PROP 35 ?? Secures funding for Medi-Cal and California’s healthcare system. ? No new taxes on individuals. ?? Prevents funds from being redirected to non-healthcare purposes. ? Expands access to care. Let’s protect healthcare for all! ??????#YesOn35

??? Your oral health is connected to so much more than just fresh breath and a bright smile. From increasing your risk of heart disease and strokes to complicating diabetes and respiratory issues, the effects of gum disease can be serious. Keep your teeth clean and your body happy—brush, floss, and don’t skip those dental visits! ????

?? Provider Spotlight: Elizabeth Caballero, Family Nurse Practitioner ?????? Elizabeth received her Master's in Nursing from the ???University of Southern California and her Bachelor's in Nursing from ??Mount Saint Mary’s University. ?? Elizabeth has worked as a registered nurse at Los Angeles County General Hospital, in the Orthopedic and Neuro Medical Surgical department, and also at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. ??Passionate about community health, Elizabeth is committed to bridging the gap between patients and healthcare services. ???????????? She is fluent in both English and Spanish and was raised in the South Los Angeles area. Now, she seeks to serve her community in the field of family medicine with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. ?? Additionally, Elizabeth enjoys volunteering abroad and participating in outreach missions. She has volunteered in various countries, including Mexico, Panama, and Thailand. Welcome, Elizabeth!!??

?? Dietitian vs. Nutritionist ?? The terms “dietitian” and “nutritionist” might seem similar, but there are key differences in education and credentials. Dietitian ? Bachelor’s degree ? 1,200 hours of supervised practice ? Pass a national exam ? Continuing education required ? Government regulation in most states Nutritionist ?? No formal education required ?? No national exam (certification optional) ?? No government regulation ?? Unprotected title—anyone can be a "nutritionist" ?? No insurance coverage ?? Why does this matter? When seeking nutrition advice, it's crucial to know the qualifications of the person you're following or consulting. Without formal training, a nutritionist's advice can vary widely in quality. Be informed, choose wisely, and don’t fall for misinformation. Your health depends on it! ?? ???? ?????? Krystal received her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from UC San Diego and completed her didactic program in dietetics from California State University, Los Angeles. ?? Her mission is to practice cultural humility and provide patient centered care to her patients. Welcome, Krystal!

??The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the highest performing #HealthCenters nationwide.? ?? Thank you Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS ! ???? Thank you to UCHC’s QA/QI team (led by Yesenia Osuna) for their hard work and dedication! ???? ? What do these awards mean? ?? The Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL) badge is earned based on notable achievements and exceeds benchmarks for one or more Clinical Quality Measures (CQM). ??? The Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) badge recognizes health centers that optimize technology to increase access to care and advance quality of care.? #UCHC??? #universalcommunityhealthcenter??? #healthyla ??? #healthylosangeles ??? #healthysouthcentral??? #lacounty ??? #lacountyhealth ??? #healthysouthla ??? #losangeleshealth ??? #losangeleshealthcare ??? #lahealthcenter ??? #familymedicine ??? #familyhealth ??? #familyhealthcare??? #losangeles ??? #healthandwellness

?? Provider Spotlight: Madisyn Telon, Board-Certified Physician Assistant ??? Madisyn received her Master of Physician Assistant Practice from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Madisyn is passionate about providing high quality care to underserved communities. ?? While pursuing her undergraduate degree in Michigan, she studied abroad in Costa Rica where she was able to enhance her Spanish speaking skills. ?? She was born and raised in LA, where she dreamed of one day providing medical care back to her community. Madisyn loves working alongside her patients to achieve their optimal health.

??Provider Spotlight: Cam Huynh, Board-Certified Physician Assistant ??????Cam graduated from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. She received her bachelor's degree in General Biology from University of California San Diego. ????Born and raised in SoCal and completing her education here, she has been dedicated to serving the people and communities of Los Angeles. She is passionate about women’s health and is motivated to enhance access to quality reproductive care. She has volunteered in Costa Rica with the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children providing health care to mothers and their children. ??In her free time, she loves spending time with her 2 cats, Greyson and Brisket, and is hoping to get a dog in the near future. Welcome Cam! ???? ????????????? #UCHC??????????? #universalcommunityhealthcenter #southlahealth #losangeles #healthcenter #southLA #PreventiveCare #PrimaryCare #DentalCare #NutritionCounseling #BehavioralHealth #Perinatal #DermatologyCare #ENT #RemotePatientMonitoring #Blood PressureProgram #ImmigrationPhysicals #SchoolBasedHealthCenter

Achieving health isn't about perfection; it's about consistency in crucial habits. Engage in regular activities like walking, strength training, adequate sleep, hydration, and a diet rich in protein and fiber, while minimizing processed foods. #HealthAndWellness #ConsistencyMatters #HealthyLiving