Empowering Latinx physicians, medical professionals and medical students through education, advocacy & health policy to support their efforts to eliminate health disparity, promote and optimize health and the quality of life for Latinx in California.
UCSF Latinx Center of Excellence (LCOE) releases Four “Stop COVID” Policy Briefs
Read MoreJoin Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for a series of conversations surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. These gatherings will take place each Saturday from 10-11:00 a.m. via Zoom, beginning on October 30th.
Read MoreAs California continues its efforts to vaccinate all eligible residents against COVID-19, the state is creating new support for community-based physicians to help our state reach its vaccination goals.
The CalVaxGrant is a new program administered by Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) that will offer grant funding for physician practices. Organizations may receive up to $55,000 to support vaccination efforts.
Read MoreClick on the image below and listen to Dr. Connie Casillas talk about the grief surrounding COVID, and the hope felt because of the vaccine, and urging people to get
Read MoreThis article and interview features LPOC Board Member Dr. James Cruz on the topic of staying healthy until vaccines are widely available.
Read MoreRead this article by LPOC’s own José Alberto Arévalo, MD, FAAFP; Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, MD, PhD, MS; & Bobby Peña which was included in the Fall 2020 issue of California Family Physician Magazine as part of “Focus On Health Equity” which included commentary from numerous organizations on the topic.
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