Program areas at Altamed Foundation
Programs pillar.the Altamed Foundation cultivates several pipeline programs that allow future generations to thrive outside of our clinics. Programs such as the escalera program offers 50 students to become the next generation of health care leaders through, individual counseling, career planning resources, networking opportunities, financial aid, and stem awareness. Our youth champions program allowed for 416 students to attend 26 virtual personal development sessions, six go and see experiences, and the creation of a book club to keep students and alumni engaged. 378 providers received health education in topics including cardiology and nutrition.
Health pillar.the Altamed Foundation keeps families healthy and happy through primary care practices, such as restoring and improving rates of basic screenings and chronic disease management and programs that target the unique needs of women and children. Programs ranging from cardiology programs, behaviorial health to supporiting health care services that teens and young adults to take control of their physical, mental, and sexual and reproductive health.these funds impacted 381 students at los angeles based elementary schools received school-based behavioral health care; 618 patients received books through physican-based reach out & read.
Equity pillar.the Altamed Foundation achieves good health beyond the care our patients receive in our health centers, and addresses disparities in access to care. When patients are supported by doctors and nurses who understand them, as well as have access to healthy food, a roof over the heads, a living wage, and a place to turn to when in need, they and their communities can flourish. These funds were allocated to our civic engagement efforts, which scaled our efforts among other community health care centers throughout California, also reaching over 40 regional associations and 100 promoters (community health workers), in partnership with California primary care associaion.
Life pillar.the Altamed Foundation helps our patients with the emergencies and crises that threaten to destabilize families. Our communities care fund provides micro-cash grants to patients with emergency needs. In 2023, we provided 388 patients with immediate financial assistance, with an average gift of $310.