Alameda Health Consortium

04/02/2026

Born out of the civil rights movement and the War on Poverty in the 1960s, the movement was founded on a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare—regardless of income, insurance, or status. Watch this short video as we reflect on decades of impact and look ahead to the vital role Federally Qualified Health Centers will continue to play in shaping the future of community-based care through innovation, resilience, and deep commitment to the communities they serve.
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Reflecting on 50 years of the health center movement with Jane Garcia.

03/30/2026

Recently, we brought together healthcare leaders, policymakers, providers, and community partners for a special event celebrating the impact of the FQHC movement. The event also honored Jane Garcia, CEO of La Clínica de La Raza in recognition of her tireless commitment to expanding culturally responsive healthcare and her longstanding dedication to the FQHC movement. Read more in our latest update at the link below, and be sure to watch the video honoring the movement, narrated by Jane Garcia.
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03/24/2026

Jane Garcia, CEO of our member La Clínica de La Raza has dedicated more than four decades to ensuring that every person who walks through La Clínica’s doors has equitable access to quality healthcare—delivered with compassion and dignity. It comes as no surprise that Jane was recently honored with the Woman of the Year Award from Assemblymember Mia Bonta along with a Commendation from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, in recognition of her tireless leadership and unwavering commitment to our most marginalized communities. Jane will always be one of our biggest Sheroes!

📷: Lena Tam Nikki Fortunato Bas, Elisa Márquez, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Nate Miley

03/23/2026

Experiencing a big life change? A new baby, recent move, saying “I do,” or losing health coverage? All these changes come with an opportunity to sign up for a new health plan. You have 60 days and our member are here to help!
Visit coveredca.com to learn more or visit our website to find an enrollment specialist at a health center closest to you ➡️ https://www.alamedahealthconsortium.org/health-center-enrollment-links/

03/20/2026

It’s Social Work Month. that at , social workers are often the bridge between care and compassion - walking alongside patients as they navigate housing instability, food insecurity, behavioral health needs, trauma, and chronic illness within complex systems.
To all the social workers everywhere including our own Aleida Kasir, LCSW, Senior Director, Care Neighborhood, ECM.
Thank you for being part of a dedicated team of advocates, problem‑solvers, listeners, healers, connectors, and relentless champions our patients depend on. 🩵
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03/17/2026

It's Women's History Month and Alameda County Assemblymember Mia Bonta is honoring the incredible Jane Garcia, CEO of our member La Clínica de La Raza as Woman of the Year! Congratulations Jane for your dedication and commitment to our marginalized communities and for always being one of our Sheroes!

03/08/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” inspires a mindset of generosity, collaboration, and collective empowerment. Today, we're honoring the remarkable women who represent just a portion of the incredible leadership across AHC/CHCN and our member health centers.
They proudly stand on the shoulders of the visionary female leaders and allied healthcare professionals who began paving the path toward health equity decades ago. Today, we continue to build on that legacy through our commitment to expanding comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible healthcare for all.

03/03/2026

Experiencing a big life change? A new baby, recent move, saying “I do,” or losing health coverage? All these changes come with an opportunity to sign up for a new health plan. You have 60 days and our member are here to help!
Visit coveredca.com to learn more or visit our website to find an enrollment specialist at a health center closest to you ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5xzepmv9

02/11/2026

Thank you to our incredible member for an impactful day on Capitol Hill!
We’re in Washington, D.C. advocating for bipartisan action to protect Medicaid funding, strengthen and invest in our health center workforce, safeguard access to care for immigrant communities, and extend critical federal telehealth flexibilities.
We’re especially grateful for the continued partnership and leadership of Congresswoman Lateefah Simon , Congressman Eric Swalwell and Rep. Ro Khanna in standing up for community health centers and the patients we serve.

02/11/2026

— We’re in chilly Washington, DC alongside health center leaders, providers, and board members from across the country advocating for our community health centers!
Huge thanks to our Alameda County healthcare leaders for joining us for a wonderful evening of great conversation, meaningful connection, and thoughtful strategy. It was a welcome moment to recharge before heading to Capitol Hill tomorrow.
We’re here to raise our voices for community health centers—and for the underserved communities they serve—continuing the fight for comprehensive, accessible, and equitable care for all.

Asian Health Services Axis Community Health Baywell Health Community La Clínica de La Raza LifeLong Medical Care Native American Health Center Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc.

02/03/2026

Honoring and celebrating Black History Month through showcasing some of the invaluable contributions made to public health by African Americans. We'll also be sharing more on how vital our Community Health Centers are in providing essential care to historically disadvantaged and underserved African-American and Black communities in urban and rural areas, and how they're continuing to help reduce racial and ethnic health disparities in the broader population.
Read more➡️ https://www.red.org/reditorial/activism/10-black-pioneers-who-have-shaped-public-health-black-history-month/

Black History Month isn’t just about remembering—it’s about honoring those who have redefined the status quo and helped others thrive. From historic breakthroughs to ongoing advancements, Black pioneers have led groundbreaking research, fought for health equity, and inspired change in the fiel...

01/30/2026

Urgent Reminder: The clock is ticking! Enroll in affordable, high-quality health insurance by January 31. Don’t wait for the last minute – reach out to your trusted enrollment specialist or visits coveredca.com for more info!