¡Puede que usted tenga derecho a los beneficios de Medi-Cal! La mayoría de los adultos elegibles por ingresos de 50 años o más ahora califican para la cobertura de Medi-Cal, independientemente de su estado migratorio. California es el primer estado de los Estados Unidos en eliminar el estatus migratorio como una barrera para acceder a los servicios completos de Medi-Cal, lo que hace que el sistema de atención médica de California sea más equitativo, centrado en la persona y centrado en la prevención. Esta nueva ley se basa en un esfuerzo comunitario de varios años que eliminó las exclusiones de
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Direct Relief – BD Helping Build Healthy Communities Program
The impact of clinical pharmacist led comprehensive medication management on diabetes care at Federally Qualified Health Centers within the BD Helping Build Healthy Communities program Introduction The BD Helping Build Healthy Communities (HBHC) program is a philanthropically funded initiative designed to provide support for comprehensive medication management (CMM) services at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to support care for low-income populations. Objectives The primary outcome of interest was the change in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) between baseline and 6 months with changes in systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between baseline and 6 months being evaluated as secondary outcomes. Methods Awardees of
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or do not use insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one (1) business day
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Edgardo Gazcón: Este es el momento de cuidar de nuestra comunidad.
VIDEO: Edgardo Gazcón – Este es el momento de cuidar de nuestra comunidad. Protéjase a usted, a su familia y a su comunidad. Vacúnese y aumente sus refuerzos lo antes posible, continúe usando cubrebocas, lávese las manos con frecuencia, hágase la prueba si tiene síntomas, quédese en casa si se siente enfermo y planee celebrar los eventos familiares de manera segura. Está científicamente comprobado que las vacunas anti-COVID-19 son seguras y efectivas y aunque nadie sabe qué pasará en el futuro, lo que puede hacer hoy, puede salvar su vida y la de quienes le rodean. Los Centros de Salud
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Happy National Philanthropy Day!
Happy National Philanthropy Day! Today signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Make this day of philanthropy count on #GivingTuesday, November 30th, and preserve a legacy of service, helping ensure that Gracelight Community Health continues to provide accessible healthcare for all regardless of ability to pay, immigration status, or individual circumstances. GIVE TODAY!
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Third mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine for the Immunocompromised
We are offering the third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised persons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that immunocompromised persons receive a third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer BioNTech or Moderna) 28 days after the second dose. (If you received the Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccine, there is no current recommendation to receive a second dose.) Persons who qualify for the third dose include those who have: Been receiving cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Received a stem
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Did distance learning affect your child’s eyesight?
Did distance learning affect your child’s eyesight? With prolonged screen-time during virtual learning for over a year, your child’s vision may have been strained. Make sure to schedule a vision screening for you and your child to learn about what vision problems look like and what we can do to help. Let us know if you would like your child to see an optometrist today for preventative care. ¿Sabe si el aprendizaje virtual afectó la vista de su hijo/a? Con un tiempo prolongado en frente de varias pantallas durante el aprendizaje virtual por más de un año, es posible
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Gracelight Community Health’ Spring Fundraising Event “VACCINES for ALL”
Join us for Gracelight Community Health’ Spring Fundraising Event VACCINES for ALL, a yearly gathering commemorating World Vaccination Week and Immunization against COVID-19. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT Friday, April 30, 2021 | 12:00 PM Help Gracelight Community Health rise to the challenge. Consider sponsoring the event or making a donation in honor of those who embody the phrase, Health Heroes. Thank you for supporting Gracelight Community Health’ mission, vision, and values. Text QueensCare to 41444 Msg & data rates may apply Thank you to our Sponsors!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update: January 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Gracelight Community Health (QHC) will contact patients when the COVID-19 vaccine is available, and we urge you to get yours. Please log-in/sign-up for MyChart, to update your contact information. QHC follows the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Guidelines.
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Eloisa Perard, President and Chief Administrative Officer Appointed President and CEO
LA HEALTHCARE NON-PROFIT WELCOMES A NEW YEAR AND A NEW CEO Eloisa Perard, President and Chief Administrative Officer Appointed President and CEO LOS ANGELES, Calif. January 5, 2021 – Gracelight Community Health’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce its appointment of Eloisa Perard as its new President & CEO. Announcing Perard’s appointment, Gracelight Community Health’ Board Chair, Javier Guerena, said, “Eloisa is an exceptional leader with a highly impressive talent for collaborative leadership and for building high performance teams.” Perard has been a key member of Gracelight Community Health’ (QHC) executive leadership team since 2017 and will succeed Barbara
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