Roots in the News: “Nonprofit MedShare Repurposes Unused Medical Tools by Donating to Local Clinics”

Roots is proud to partner with Medshare to receive much-needed medical supplies. Learn more about how Medshare works in this article from Richmond Confidential, which includes quotes from Roots’ Dr. Noha Aboelata! Nonprofit MedShare repurposes unused medical tools by donating to local clinics A volunteer for the last five years, Marsha Felton boxes up supplies in…

Roots Health Center: Focused on Reducing Health Disparities in Oakland CA

Originally Posted on August 5, 2013 by aquil naji Oakland California community clinic The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists 10 top leading causes of death for African Americans, which is  highly recommended for all African Americans view, at least once, every six months. 8 out of the 10 causes of death were…

Affordably Care Act Benefits African American Seniors

Posted on May 10, 2013 by aquil naji The Roots Community Alliance Roots alliance Posted on: 9 May 2013 At Roots Community Health we provide many services for our community, such as Residence-Based Care, primary and urgent care, RapidCare, Mental Health Services, Physicals, and immigration exams. We provide these services and many many other services…

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…