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"Just beyond the reception desks at the two Clinica Romero health center sites in Los Angeles are signs in English and Spanish that say: “All Are Welcome,” as do buttons worn by staff members. That message at the two clinics, which welcome patients regardless of...

"In the wake of last year's historically devastating wildfires, several state legislators have introduced a bill that would make it easier for community health clinics to help those affected by natural disasters." Read the Article on SCPR.org

“We are caught up in Washington's political dysfunction,” said Carmela Castellano-Garcia, CEO of the California Primary Care Association. “These centers are a lifeline for millions of people, especially in rural areas where they may be the only health care provider...

So-called federally qualified health centers have proliferated and are increasingly relied on by the region's major health systems. Read this article on Sacramento Business Journal

Carmela Castellano-Garcia, president and CEO of California Health+ Advocates, cosponsor of SB 323, praised Mitchell’s efforts. “SB 323 will increase timely access to behavioral healthcare needs across California and ultimately lower the cost of care as patients...

California, in particular, could be hurt by Congress's inaction, according to an article from Southern California Public Radio, and poor residents will bear the brunt of the costs. The state is home to more than 1,200 clinics that treated 6.2 million patients last...

"This is a massive cut that will impact every health center in communities throughout California," said Carmela Castellano-Garcia, president and CEO of the Primary Care Association. "It will likely mean everything from staff layoffs to scaling back services to...

“The provider shortage also disproportionately impacts, for example, Latino and African-American populations,” said Carmela Castellano-Garcia, President and CEO of the California Primary Care Association (CPCA). “We serve a very diverse population. Over 80 percent are...