Oakland CA clinic for all needs

Originally Posted on May 10, 2013 by aquil naji   Oakland California Community Clinic for all Needs Oakland California community clinic Posted on: 10 May 2013 At Roots Community Health, our experienced physicians provide medical services to residents of East Oakland. We understand our community and focus our services to help those who live here….

African American medical providers in East Oakland, CA will help you navigate new laws

Posted on May 10, 2013 by aquil naji African American medical providers east Oakland california will help you navigate new laws African American medical providers east Oakland, California Posted on: 10 May 2013 There are changes on the horizon with the new Affordable Care Act that is taking effect in January of 2014. We at…

Culturally Competent Medical Care: Because We’re All Unique

Originally Posted on April 30, 2013 by aquil naji culturally competent medical care It is critically important that healthcare providers understand patients’ backgrounds and what health practices they are accustomed to. Culturally competent medical care means treating with understanding, knowledge and humility. How long did it take for researchers to understand that the differences between…

Cultural Respect

Originally Posted on March 9, 2013 by drnoha The United States is among the most ethnically diverse nations on the planet. By the year 2010 it is expected that 35 percent of the U.S. population will consist of people ordinarily categorized as ethnic “minorities.” This diversity itself translates into a social and cultural richness of…

Immigration Examination

Originally Posted on March 9, 2013 by drnoha I-693 Examinations: What You Need To Know I-693 examanations Posted on: 7 Mar 2013 I-693 examinations are also known as the “Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record”. The I-693 examinations are conducted by a medical doctor and are part of the paperwork package necessary to establish…

Roots Community Health Alliance Receives TA from State

Originally Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin  Roots Alliance is one of eight organizations chosen by the Institute for Population Health Improvement (selected by California Health and Human Services Agency to implement California’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) programs under the federal Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology) to receive technical assistance…

“Real” Cultural Competence

Originally Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin Cultural competence is commonly defined today as the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with people of different cultures, races and ethnic groups. Communication is the key word. It must also include an awareness and understanding of different cultural experiences, history, thoughts, values, interests, practices, and fears….