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St. John’s Community Health (SJCH), California Open Now

  • 808 W. 58th Street, Los Angeles
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St. John’s Community Health (SJCH) is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving individuals and families in need. In this detailed post, we will explore the foundation, operational aspects, and avenues for donating to SJCH’s free clinic.

Foundation and Mission: SJCH’s free clinic was founded with a deep commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and improving the well-being of underserved populations. The organization was established in 1964 and has since been dedicated to its mission of providing accessible, high-quality, and compassionate care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. SJCH strives to empower communities, promote wellness, and create healthier futures for those in need.

Services Offered: The free clinic at St. John’s Community Health offers a comprehensive range of essential healthcare services, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and families in underserved communities. The clinic is staffed by a compassionate team of healthcare professionals who prioritize patient-centered care and create a welcoming and supportive environment.

The services available at SJCH’s free clinic include, but are not limited to:

  1. Primary Care: Comprehensive health assessments, preventive screenings, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
  2. Pediatrics: Well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and pediatric care.
  3. Women’s Health: Gynecological exams, family planning services, prenatal care, and reproductive health services.
  4. Behavioral Health: Counseling, therapy, and support for mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
  5. Dental Care: Oral exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and basic dental services.
  6. Specialty Care Referrals: Coordinating referrals and access to specialty care services as needed.

Payment Scale: St. John’s Community Health’s free clinic operates on a sliding fee scale, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible and affordable for individuals and families with limited financial resources. The sliding fee scale takes into account an individual’s income and family size to determine the cost of medical services. This approach helps reduce financial barriers and ensures that quality care is accessible to those who need it most.

Donations and Philanthropic Opportunities: SJCH’s free clinic relies on the support and generosity of individuals and community partners to sustain its operations and expand its impact. There are several ways to contribute and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by St. John’s Community Health:

  1. Monetary Donations: Individuals can make financial contributions directly to St. John’s Community Health. These donations help cover operational costs, support the acquisition of medical supplies and equipment, and enable the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to individuals in need.
  2. Volunteer Opportunities: St. John’s Community Health welcomes volunteers who are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare. Volunteers can offer their time and skills in various capacities, including administrative support, patient assistance, community outreach, and more.
  3. In-Kind Donations: St. John’s Community Health may accept in-kind donations of medical supplies, equipment, and other resources that directly support the provision of healthcare services to the community.

To donate to St. John’s Community Health or inquire about volunteer opportunities, individuals can visit their official website or contact their dedicated team through phone or email.

St. John’s strives for health equity by addressing the health care needs of low-income, uninsured, and under-insured people in Central/South Los Angeles and Compton. As a first-responder in the communities hardest-hit by COVID-19, St. John’s launched a massive testing and contact tracing program in areas that had no access to testing. St. John’s was the first community health clinic in the country to provide monoclonal anti-body infusion treatments for symptomatic COVID patients.

In 2021, the agency opened 26 vaccination sites and launched the largest vaccination campaign by a community health center in the country. To date, St. John’s has administered 427,000 doses and counting. 94% of those vaccinated at our medical clinics are low-income people of color.

St. John’s medical clinics in Los Angeles are situated in stand-alone, school-based, mobile, and affordable housing sites. The diversity and expanse of our network enables us to reach those who most need our services: 83% of patients live in households with incomes at or below the Federal Poverty Level; 74% are enrolled in Medi-Cal; and 26% are uninsured.

In addition to providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services, St. John’s goes beyond the traditional health care model by providing support services tailored to patients’ socio-economic needs and engaging the social determinants of health. Our partnerships with agencies in Los Angeles working in health, education, social services, child welfare, legal assistance, reentry/anti-recidivism, and community/economic development complement and deepen the impact of our work on residents and our advocacy for systemic improvement.

  • Our Mission
    Our mission is to improve community health and reduce health disparities by delivering high quality, comprehensive services and impacting health and social policy.

  • Our Vision
    St. John’s Community Health will be a catalyst for health equity and a leader in establishing systems of care, prevention strategies and public policies that promote social justice and community health improvement.

  • Our Core Values

    Dignity:
    We honor and respect every person we encounter—whether patient, colleague, or community member—as a valued part of the human family.

    Excellence:
    We support and champion the best standard of care, personal and professional growth, accountability, creativity, teamwork, and a steadfast commitment to quality.

    Well-being:
    We promote and advocate for the full integration of our patients’ physical and mental health in order to enable them to participate in their own health improvement and become active and responsible members of a vibrant and just community.

    Social Justice:
    We collaborate with others to develop systems, organizations and programs to advance equity and fairness in allocating community resources, and to empower and address the needs of all community members, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members.

Teodora, who has been a diabetes patient visiting St. John’s health clinics for 18 years, credits a St. John’s program with saving her life. She receives her medicine, nutrition counseling, and medical care through the program. The Diabetes Nutrition program has taught her both how to eat healthier and make healthier lifestyle choices. Three generations of her family receive medical care at St. John’s.

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Services Offered

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    • Primary Care
    • Behavioral Health
    • Women's Health
    • Dental Care
    • Pediatric Care

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808 W. 58th Street, Los Angeles,90037,California

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