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Neighborhood Healthcare celebrates Corona health center opening with ribbon-cutting event

– Site created in collaboration with Corona Regional Medical Center to provide quality care to families regardless of circumstance –

Corona, Calif. (September 29, 2023)Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, celebrated its Corona health center opening with a ribbon-cutting event yesterday.

With support from Congressman Ken Calvert and in collaboration with the Corona Regional Medical Center, the new location will offer a wide array of services, including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, and behavioral health to individuals regardless of situation or circumstance.

“We offer more than just medical care,” said Basant Sandhu, MD, the Medical Director of Neighborhood Healthcare’s Corona’s facility. “Our programs and resources can help you with everything from obtaining insurance coverage to planning a family.”

The new location is at 308 W. Sixth Street, Suite 109, Corona, Calif. 92882 and is located conveniently near Corona Regional Medical Center. The facility’s providers include Basant Sandhu, MD, Michael Nwosu, MD, Sheetal Luthra, MD, and Andrew O’Neil, LCSW. Neighborhood Healthcare plans to add chiropractic and podiatry services at the Corona location in the future.

“We also provide quality health services in multiples languages from doctors who care,” said Sandhu. “We’re proud to share this new facility with the Corona community.”

“We accept Medi-Cal and the Medicare, including the plans offered by Molina and the Inland Empire Health Plan for the same quality of care,” said Adrian Zavala, Sr. Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at Neighborhood Healthcare. “More important, we’ll always go the extra mile to ensure patients and families have everything they need to be happy and healthy.”

Individuals desiring to schedule a Neighborhood Healthcare appointment may visit NHCare.org or call 833-867-4642.

About Neighborhood Healthcare

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of their circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

Neighborhood Healthcare names Julie Ngo its 2023 Servant Leader Award recipient

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (October 6, 2023) – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, recently named Julie Ngo its 2023 Servant Leader Award recipient.

The non-profit recognized the Temecula resident for her years of support at its annual fundraising gala last month.

“Julie’s impactful contributions span both San Diego and Riverside counties,” said Tina Pope, Director of External Affairs at Neighborhood Healthcare. “She and her family personally invest their time and generosity to ensure every individual in our system gains an equitable and accessible pathway to healthcare, regardless of their circumstance. We’re grateful to Julie for sharing this core value with us!”

As a child in a Buddhist household, Ngo’s faith taught her “to do good, be good, and bring good to the world.” Most recently, she stepped forward to serve as Neighborhood Healthcare’s Honorary Chairperson for the organization’s 2023 gala to raise funds for a Mobile Dental Health Center for students in Escondido and other North County San Diego schools. This year’s event broke all previous records with Ngo’s dedication and support.

“Julie never wavers in her commitment and dedication to the good work on behalf of the more than 87,000 patients and families we care for all year,” said Adrian Zavala, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at Neighborhood Healthcare. “She leads with passion that others follow and undoubtedly deserves this recognition.”

Ngo is the fourth Servant Leader Honoree and joins the ranks of Elmer Cameron, the 2020 Honoree, Maxine Kreitzer, the 2021 Honoree, and Judith Descalso, the 2022 Honoree.

About Neighborhood Healthcare 

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

Neighborhood Healthcare breaks record at recent fundraising gala

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (September 13, 2023) – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, broke all records at its recent fundraising gala by raising nearly $540,000.

Gala Attendees

The contributions raised at the September 9 event will support the creation of a Mobile Dental Health Center for children in North San Diego County.

“We’re grateful for the continued support we received from so many organizations and generous individuals,” said Rakesh Patel, MD, CEO of Neighborhood Healthcare. “This event exceeded all expectations and demonstrated how communities could rally around each other. Now more than ever, our mission to provide quality, comprehensive, compassionate care to everyone, including children, regardless of circumstances, is greatly needed.”

The casino-themed fundraising gala included music, silent and live auctions, and touching messages from those that Neighborhood Healthcare has helped. The nonprofit also honored one of its long-standing supporters, Julie Ngo, with its annual Servant Leader Award, for her years of support for Neighborhood Healthcare.

“This event went a long way in helping us expand our pediatric Mobile Dental Health Center initiatives,” said Tina Pope, Director of External Affairs for Neighborhood Healthcare. “Our first Mobile Dental Health Center began operating in two School Districts in Riverside County last December. It now sees a full schedule of children, Monday through Friday. As we continue to grow, we will seek expansion of this vital and important service for children in all the communities we serve.”

About Neighborhood Healthcare 

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

Delta Dental provides $100,000 to Support Neighborhood Healthcare

Grant extends initiative to Escondido Union School District for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (July 5, 2023) – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of health services, announced today that it received $100,000 Grant from Delta Dental for its Mobile Dental Services program for children.

The grant enables the non-profit organization to extend this initiative to the Escondido Union School District for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond.

“We’ll be able to purchase an additional mobile dental service vehicle specifically to serve the students within this school district,” said Joseph Jordan, DDS, Dental Director for Neighborhood Healthcare. “The Mobile Dental Services for children is just one example of how we go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives. We’re thankful for Delta Dental’s contribution to our efforts!” 

Neighborhood Healthcare’s Mobile Dental Services also known as Virtual Dental Home program is a community-based oral health initiative that provides preventative and early intervention services in community settings such as schools and preschool sites. These activities include a complete dental exam, teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, X-rays, sealants, and pictures of the child’s teeth. The program aims to reach children with limited or no access to dental care due to multiple factors, such as lack of awareness, transportation, insurance, family income, or avoidance of dental care due to fear. Families do not incur any out-of-pocket costs for utilizing this service, and no one is turned away based on their inability to pay.

More information on Neighborhood Healthcare’s dental health services is available at https://www.nhcare.org/health-services/dental/.

About Neighborhood Healthcare  

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of their circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives. 

Neighborhood Healthcare Officially Opens Corona Health Center

Corona, Calif. (June 16, 2023) – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, announced today the opening of its Corona health center.

With support from Congressman Ken Calvert and in collaboration with the Corona Regional Medical Center, the new location will offer a wide array of services, including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, and behavioral health to individuals regardless of situation or circumstance.

“We offer more than just medical care,” said Basant Sandhu, MD, the Medical Director of Neighborhood Healthcare’s Corona’s facility. “Our programs and resources can help you with everything from obtaining insurance coverage to planning a family.”

Corona health center lobby entrance

Corona health center lobby entrance

The new location is at 308 W. Sixth Street, Suite 109, Corona, Calif. 92882 and is located conveniently near Corona Regional Medical Center.

“We also provide quality health services in multiples languages from doctors who care,” said Sandhu. “We’re proud to share this new facility with the Corona community.”

“We accept Medi-Cal and Medicare for the same quality of care,” said Adrian Zavala, Sr. Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at Neighborhood Healthcare. “More important, we’ll always go the extra mile to ensure patients and families have everything they need to be happy and healthy.”

Individuals desiring to schedule a Neighborhood Healthcare appointment may call 833-867-4642.

 

About Neighborhood Healthcare 

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of their circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

Program at UC Riverside aims to deliver more doctors to Inland Empire

Death of Naomi Judd Must Serve as a Mental Health Wake Up Call

Death of Naomi Judd Must Serve as a Mental Health Wake Up Call

Naomi Judd recently became the latest high-profile individual to lose her battle with mental illness. Tragically, other prominent people, most notably three female college athletes from prestigious Division I programs, also fell victim to this disease.

While our collective awareness of the issues and causes of mental health improves, we must do more to save lives.

Several studies show the rise in mental health issues among individuals and families began before COVID, with possible reasons including the pervasive use of social media and other factors. The pandemic certainly added to this issue as people stayed away from their usual activities and interacted with friends and family less.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, approximately four in 10 U.S. adults reported being anxious or depressed during the pandemic, increasing from a reported one in 10 adults between January and June 2019. Another study from the nonprofit institution discovered that many adults reported having difficulty sleeping or eating, a higher rate of alcohol consumption or substance abuse, and a rise in chronic conditions due to worry over COVID.

Additionally, we’ve seen studies that show a growing number of 9th- and 11th-grade student populations reporting depression-related feelings. Without question, the need for behavioral health services for both adults, teens, and children exists.

We would suggest that the time is now to get more serious about caring for people who have a mental illness before it manifests into a crisis for them. There’s greater acceptance of the idea that mental health illness is a medical condition and not a reflection of a person’s will or character.

This trend may partly explain the rise in reported cases. We hope it shows why we shouldn’t wait until we are experiencing a mental health challenge, illness, or emergency before we reach out for help. Awareness can start by knowing the most common signs and symptoms that negatively impact our current functioning level.

We must also address the equity in mental health care. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, it became clear that specific demographics, most notably rural, low-income, and racial minorities, found it more challenging to obtain such services.

These individuals also face challenges focusing on mental wellness without stable housing or food security. They will not be able to take time off work due to finances. They may not possess the social support required to seek care, and cultural stigmas may exist in their neighborhood about seeking therapy or psychiatric care.

To counter these obstacles, we as mental health providers must expand telehealth and other outreach services to reach patients who don’t possess reliable transportation, live in rural communities, or have different limiting factors. Doing so will create the ability to customize care based on the individual’s preference and connection for facilitating therapeutic progress.

Additionally, we must foster a system of care where a connection with others remains a priority. This approach should encompass education regarding mental health and the availability of alternative activities that promote both physical and psychological health, like a cooking class or a walking group. We would encourage an integrative care program that includes an annual mental health check-in and an annual physical exam to screen for mental health concerns and events that occurred in the past year that may have impacted daily functioning but have not been addressed.

Thankfully, we possess a far greater opportunity to make mental health a mainstream service. Let’s do so together, if for no other reason than to honor the memory of those who succumbed to this disease.

Gabriel Rodarte, MD, and Jennifer Woodworth, Psy.D, are the behavioral health medical director and psychological services supervisor for Neighborhood Healthcare, a nonprofit community healthcare organization that provides care in San Diego and Riverside Counties.

Neighborhood Healthcare receives a Health Equity Grant to Expand Clinical Trial Access for Minority Populations

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (April 18, 2023) – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, announced today that it received a grant from Genentech’s Health Equity Fund.

The grant enables the organization to launch a study directed at the core of healthcare for minority populations, the Community Health Centers (CHCs).  Altura, a patient activation provider and a clinical study gateway for healthcare organizations, will manage and implement the project.

“Our mission to provide quality, compassionate, comprehensive care to everyone, regardless of circumstance, means ensuring we overcome obstacles for individuals and families to access health providers like us,” said James Schultz, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Neighborhood Healthcare and co-lead for the project. “This study will enable us to identify additional services to the ones already in place to ensure everyone who needs care can get it. We’re grateful for Genentech’s support for this important work.”

Through this initiative, Neighborhood Healthcare and Altura will conduct a comprehensive survey with leaders, providers and medical staff from 40 CHCs nationally. From there, the organizations will produce a white paper and a tool kit that all CHCs can employ to expand awareness and access to clinical studies of all types.

According to Pete Fronte, President & CEO for Altura and the grant’s lead advisor, CHCs are the backbone for treating diverse and underserved populations.  “We simply cannot expand access to clincal trials and diversify its participants unless we include CHCs in some fashion.  The goal is to provide CHCs realistic options and the tools needed based on capability and level of interest.”

“A lack of diversity and equity in health studies deepens health disparities. Without adequate data about the safety and efficacy of new and existing interventions for minorities, these populations cannot fully benefit from medical advances,” said Susan

Huang, MD, Chief Medical Officer of America’s Physician Groups and co-lead for the project, who also brings deep perspective from caring for underserved populations as a primary care physician and Chief Medical Officer of a Federally Qualified Health Center earlier in her career. “With this study, Neighborhood Healthcare will make a lasting impact on people of color participation in clinical studies by providing tangible steps and tools for CHCs to become consistently and sustainably engaged.”

About Neighborhood Healthcare 

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

About Altura 

For over 22 years Altura has helped establish clinical study and patient activation programs within medical practices of all types, including Community Health Centers.  Altura connects people, healthcare providers, health systems, life science companies, and healthcare stakeholders to accelerate clinical studies with diverse patient populations.  Altura enables local, regional, and national study ecosystems through its HCP Studies™ research engagement platform.  They also provide the UpRight™ mobility and fall prevention program for older adults and high-risk patients.

Neighborhood Healthcare hires Edgar Bulloch, MD, as Associate Chief Medical Officer

Neighborhood Healthcare hires Edgar Bulloch, MD, as Associate Chief Medical Officer

 

– OB-GYN holds extensive experience in community health centers, executive leadership –

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (March 14, 2023) – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a wide range of health services, announced today that it hired Edgar Bulloch, MD, OB/GYN, as its Associate Chief Medical Officer.

He brings extensive community healthcare and executive leadership to the team.

“Neighborhood Healthcare continues to grow rapidly to serve the needs of our communities from El Cajon to Riverside, and healthcare has become more complex,” said Rakesh Patel, MD, CEO for Neighborhood Healthcare. “Dr. Bulloch brings exceptional clinical expertise and leadership that will complement our current medical leaders, giving us much-needed ‘bench depth.’ We’re excited to have him on board!”

A graduate of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center Houston Medical School, Dr. Bulloch possesses more than a decade of practiced obstetrics and gynecology experience with community health centers in San Diego and Riverside counties. Dr. Bulloch joins us with extensive experience in leadership roles, including Chair of Women’s Health, Regional Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Executive Officer at other community health organizations. Dr. Bulloch will also co-lead Neighborhood Healthcare’s Women’s Health and Prenatal programs with the organization’s Director of Women’s Health, Elena Chavarria.

“Neighborhood Healthcare’s mantra of providing quality, compassionate, whole-person care to families, regardless of circumstances, aligns perfectly with why I became a physician, said Dr. Bulloch. “Even more so, the dedicated team of staff and volunteers here do more than administer standard care. The community partnerships that Neighborhood Healthcare forges help eliminate financial and social barriers to insurance, shelter, food insecurity, and access to quality healthcare. I’m thrilled to join this organization and do my part!”

About Neighborhood Healthcare

Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of their circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

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RCHF and Neighborhood celebrate partnership at Riverside Arlanza Family Health Center

Riverside, Calif. (March 27, 2023) – Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) and Neighborhood Healthcare celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Riverside Arlanza Family Health Center.

RCHF, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community, partnered with Neighborhood Healthcare late last year to assume operations for three clinics without service interruption.

The Arlanza Family Health Center, located at 8856 Arlington Ave., Riverside, Calif. 92503, will accept Medi-Cal and Medicare along with other insurance while providing primary care, behavioral health, pediatrics, women’s health, prenatal, and dental care with expanded specialty services such as acupuncture and chiropractic care. The RCHF and Neighborhood Healthcare relationship expands both organizations’ capabilities to offer individuals and families in the area quality, compassionate care regardless of situation or circumstance at these and other facilities.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare,” said Dan Anderson, D. Min, President/CEO of Riverside Community Health Foundation. “The organization continues to maintain a proven track record of quality care, and we are excited to continue to work with them to foster healthier and happier communities through compassionate and quality care.”

“We offer more than just medical care,” said Edgar Bulloch, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Neighborhood Healthcare. “Together with RCHF, our programs and resources can help individuals and families with everything from obtaining insurance coverage to planning a family.”

Individuals desiring to schedule a Neighborhood Healthcare appointment may do so online at www.nhcare.org/schedule or call 833-867-4642.

About Riverside Community Health Foundation
RCHF is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of its community through programs and services that encourage a healthier, happier, and more active Riverside. Over the last 25 years, RCHF has invested over $36.4 million in grants to the community, built three community health clinics, and offers programs that provide access to health education, physical activity classes, maternal wellness, and chronic disease including their CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program and cancer resource center, The Pink Ribbon Place.

About Neighborhood Healthcare
Neighborhood Healthcare provides quality, compassionate, whole-person care to everyone, regardless of their circumstance, throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We go above and beyond in serving those in need with high integrity, professionalism, and in the spirit of collaboration, just as we did when founded more than 50 years ago. In doing so, we dedicate ourselves to improving community health so everyone can live happy and healthy lives.

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