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….

Roots CEO, Dr. Noha Aboelata, Speaks with President Obama

We are pleased to share that our founder and CEO, Dr. Noha Aboelata, had the distinct honor of meeting and speaking with President Obama about the Affordable Care Act and its impact on our East Oakland community. Dr. Aboelata personally thanked President Obama for making coverage available to those previously unable to get the care…