Jericho Road Community Health Center

?? In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight remarkable "unsung heroes" who have made significant contributions to our history. Today, we celebrate the inspiring story of Dr. Ana Judith Román García, Puerto Rico’s first female neurologist! Born in Río Piedras in 1930, Dr. Román García's brilliance shone early. By age 18, she had earned a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, paving the way for a trailblazing career in medicine. Despite facing discouragement, she pursued medical studies in Paris, later establishing Puerto Rico’s first Encephalography Laboratory. Join us in honoring her incredible legacy! ??? Watch her story here: https://lnkd.in/dii5rHWx ?? Read more about her life: https://lnkd.in/dr9cQzYh #HispanicHeritageMonth #Trailblazer #UnsungHeroes #JerichoRoadCommunity #HealthcarePioneers

?? Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month ?? At Jericho Road Community Health Center, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx communities. From the vibrant languages spoken to the deep-rooted values of family and resilience, our diverse neighbors are an essential part of the fabric that makes us stronger together. ?? As we continue to serve and stand alongside our community, we are committed to providing compassionate, culturally inclusive care for all. Join us in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth from September 15 - October 15! Let’s recognize the strength, stories, and accomplishments that inspire us every day. ???? #SomosComunidad #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityHealth #JerichoRoad #InclusiveCare #BuffaloNY

?? We’re incredibly grateful to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for their continued support and collaboration with Jericho Road Community Health Center! ?? Their mission to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers aligns perfectly with our vision, helping to eliminate barriers to care and bridge gaps in health services. ?? Earlier this summer, we hosted two screenings, one at Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo and another at Journey's End, highlighting the powerful impact of our partnership. Special thanks to our hosts for supporting these meaningful events. Together, we’re making public health stronger for all! #CommunityHealth #PartnershipForChange #Gratitude #PublicHealth

Eight years in and still passionate about uplifting our community! We are lucky to have you, Magdalena Nichols, MHA, CAGS, PhD Candidate!

Congratulations to Our EMIM Graduates! ?? We are incredibly proud of our talented high school students who have successfully completed the Empowering and Mentoring in Medicine (EMIM) program! Through dedication, hard work, and a passion for learning, these young leaders have explored the world of healthcare and connected with mentors across the medical field. As they move forward, we are confident they’ll continue to break barriers and make their mark on the future of medicine. Here's to your bright futures! ?? #EMIMGraduates #FutureHealthcareLeaders

?? Honoring Excellence ?? This year, at the 10th annual WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network Gala, Sondra Dawes, Director of the Priscilla Project, proudly accepted the 2024 Community Service Award ??. Her unwavering dedication and the impactful work of the Priscilla Project have been a beacon of support for grieving families experiencing infant loss. ???? Thank you, Sondra, for your compassion and commitment! ??

?? It's National Community Health Center Week, and we're closing out the week with a big one: today we’re talking about how being poor makes us sick. The American healthcare system is built on two premises: that it's OK to make a profit in healthcare, and that only those who can afford care deserve it. The truth is, many of our systems, not just healthcare, prioritize profits over people. When you're living in poverty, your access to the care you need is often blocked by a cost-benefit analysis—not for your benefit, but someone else's. We see this in how private insurance pays providers more than Medicaid, and in the high cost of life-saving medications. At JRCHC, we are committed to caring for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Our mission is to love our neighbor, no matter what. ?? #NationalCommunityHealthCenterWeek #HealthEquity #PovertyAndHealth #CommunityHealth #JerichoRoad

??? It's National Community Health Center Week and today we are talking about how racism makes us sick. While race itself doesn’t determine health, experiencing racism profoundly impacts it. This can be as personal as someone receiving poor medical care from a racist provider, or as systemic as entire structures that treat people of color poorly. Racism is so connected to health that it can be deadly: The maternal death rate among Black Americans is 2.6 times higher than for White Americans. Our Priscilla Project doulas protect Black and Brown people giving birth, both in Buffalo and in our clinics in the DRC, Sierra Leone, and Nepal. The narratives we repeat, the segregation we enforce, and the way we respond to harm, all affect our health. History is repeating itself, often under new names and disguises. We must tell the truth about our racist past if we hope to create a future where everyone is healthy and whole. ?? #NationalCommunityHealthCenterWeek #RacismAndHealth #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #JerichoRoad #PriscillaProject

??? It's National Community Health Center Week and today we are talking about how the lack of language access makes us sick. Can you imagine being sick or injured and, when you get to the hospital, the medical team is speaking to you in a language you do not understand? You desperately need to communicate but no one understands you. This happens frequently all across our country, not just in hospitals, but also at the DMV, in schools, at city hall, with the police, and during emergency weather warnings. At JRCHC, we have a team of in-person interpreters and many multi-lingual medical providers. We also advocate for our local, state, and federal government to prioritize the health and safety of those who are not best served in English, by increasing language access. ?? #NationalCommunityHealthCenterWeek #LanguageAccess #HealthEquity #CommunityHealth #JerichoRoad #Advocacy

?? It's National Community Health Center Week and today we are talking about how your zip code could make you sick. In a city like Buffalo, certain zip codes seem healthier than others. These disparities aren't just about geography but are tied to segregation and systemic racism. If you live on the East Side, segregated by transportation infrastructure and racist systems, you have less access to healthy food, your baby is more likely to be born underweight, and stress-induced chronic illnesses may shorten your life expectancy. These factors cause and affect each other, making your zip code a determinant of health. We must invest in the wellbeing of all people in Buffalo, with extra investment in historically mistreated areas. ?? #NationalCommunityHealthCenterWeek #HealthEquity #SystemicRacism #Buffalo #CommunityHealth #JerichoRoad #InvestInCommunities