Santa Cruz Community Health

02/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Chang as the new Chief Medical Officer at Santa Cruz Community Health! 🎉

Dr. Chang brings strong leadership, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to community-centered care. “Her strategic vision and collaborative approach make her the right leader for this moment,” said CEO Anita Aguirre.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Chang as she steps into this vital role and continues advancing compassionate, high-quality care for our community. ✨

02/21/2026

Join us this tomorrow for the 48th Annual Roe v. Wade Brunch, “Beyond Roe: Abortion Access and the Road Ahead”, a longstanding tradition of the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County, honoring the legacy of Roe v. Wade.
 
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
 
This year’s brunch will feature two keynote speakers, Amy Merrill (Plan C) and Rebecca Nall (I need an A), who will discuss the current state of abortion access in the United States and the path forward as we continue the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.
 
To honor accessibility and community care, tickets are sliding scale from $0–$25. Students attend free with student ID, as long as they register.

🎟️ Tickets available now — scan the QR code to register, or visit the link in our bio!

02/19/2026

Join us this Saturday for the 48th Annual Roe v. Wade Brunch, “Beyond Roe: Abortion Access and the Road Ahead”, a longstanding tradition of the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County, honoring the legacy of Roe v. Wade.
 
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
 
This year’s brunch will feature two keynote speakers, Amy Merrill (Plan C) and Rebecca Nall (I need an A), who will discuss the current state of abortion access in the United States and the path forward as we continue the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.
 
To honor accessibility and community care, tickets are sliding scale from $0–$25. Students attend free with student ID, as long as they register.

🎟️ Tickets available now — scan the QR code to register, or visit the link in our bio!

02/16/2026

We’re closed today in honor of Presidents’ Day and will reopen tomorrow. Thank you!

02/12/2026

Join us next weekend for the 48th Annual Roe v. Wade Brunch, “Beyond Roe: Abortion Access and the Road Ahead”, a longstanding tradition of the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County, honoring the legacy of Roe v. Wade.

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

This year’s brunch will feature two keynote speakers, Amy Merrill (Plan C) and Rebecca Nall (I need an A), who will discuss the current state of abortion access in the United States and the path forward as we continue the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.

To honor accessibility and community care, tickets are sliding scale from $0–$25. Students attend free with student ID, as long as they register.

🎟️ Tickets available now — scan the QR code to register, or visit https://www.schealthcenters.org/beyond-roe-abortion-access-and-the-road-ahead/

01/31/2026

Join us for the 48th Annual Roe v. Wade Brunch, “Beyond Roe: Abortion Access and the Road Ahead”, a longstanding tradition of the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County, honoring the legacy of Roe v. Wade.

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

This year’s brunch will feature two keynote speakers, Amy Merrill (Plan C) and Rebecca Nall (I need an A), who will discuss the current state of abortion access in the United States and the path forward as we continue the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.

To honor accessibility and community care, tickets are sliding scale from $0–$25. Students attend free with student ID, as long as they register.

🎟️ Tickets available now — scan the QR code to register, or visit

Join Santa Cruz Community Health for the 48th Annual Roe v. Wade Brunch, “Beyond Roe: Abortion Access and the Road Ahead,” a longstanding tradition of the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County, honoring the legacy of Roe v. Wade.

01/30/2026

Join us for the 48th Annual Roe v. Wade Brunch, “Beyond Roe: Abortion Access and the Road Ahead”, a longstanding tradition of the Reproductive Rights Network of Santa Cruz County, honoring the legacy of Roe v. Wade.

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

This year’s brunch will feature two keynote speakers, Amy Merrill (Plan C) and Rebecca Nall (I need an A), who will discuss the current state of abortion access in the United States and the path forward as we continue the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom.

To honor accessibility and community care, tickets are sliding scale from $0–$25. Students attend free with student ID, as long as they register.

🎟️ Tickets available now — scan the QR code to register, or visit https://www.schealthcenters.org/beyond-roe-abortion-access-and-the-road-ahead/

01/27/2026

📣 Friendly Reminder: Our weekly food distribution will be closed this Friday, January 30.

Thank you for your patience — we look forward to seeing you again on February 6.

📣 Recordatorio: Nuestra distribución de alimentos estará cerrada este viernes, 30 de enero.

Gracias por su paciencia — nos vemos de nuevo el 6 de febrero.

01/18/2026

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our clinics will be closed Monday. We will reopen Tuesday and look forward to serving our community.

01/13/2026

🌟 Calling all Family Medicine physicians passionate about teaching & patient care! 🌟 
 
Be a leader, mentor, and clinician at Santa Cruz Community Health — where you’ll make an impact in a nationally recognized community health setting and help shape the future of family medicine through our Residency Program. 🩺💙 
 
✨ What you’ll do: 
• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients from a wide range of lived experiences. 
• Educate and mentor residents in an innovative clinical training environment. 
• Collaborate with a mission-driven care team focused on health equity and whole-person care. 
 
🌴 Why Santa Cruz: 
Enjoy a fulfilling career just minutes from beaches, redwoods, and one of California’s most vibrant coastal communities!  
 
💼 Competitive compensation + excellent benefits and no on-call duties!  
 
📩 Apply now — be part of something meaningful! 

01/12/2026

We want to reassure our patients and community: Right now, we are not recommending any changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. 
 
We follow guidance from trusted public health experts, including the California Department of Public Health, and work every day to keep children healthy and safe. If you have questions about vaccines, our care teams are always here to talk with you. 💉 
 
Queremos brindar confianza a nuestros pacientes y a la comunidad: En este momento, no recomendamos ningún cambio en el calendario de vacunación infantil. 
 
Seguimos la orientación de expertos confiables en salud pública, incluido el Departamento de Salud Pública de California, y trabajamos todos los días para mantener a los niños sanos y seguros. 
 
Si tiene preguntas sobre las vacunas, nuestros equipos de atención siempre están disponibles para conversar con usted. 💉

01/09/2026

👀 Need eye care? We’ve got you covered! 
We now offer Optometry-only services for community members who already have a primary care provider. 
 
If you have Medi-Cal (including CCAH) or Medicare, call us at 📞 831-427-3500 to schedule your visit. 
 
👀 ¿Necesita cuidado de la vista? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle! Ahora ofrecemos servicios de Optometría únicamente para personas de la comunidad que ya tienen un proveedor de atención primaria. 
 
Si tiene Medi-Cal (incluyendo CCAH) o Medicare, llámenos al 📞 831-427-3500 para programar su cita