Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Bullying - It Gets Better - Gay Spirit Day
This is a great video to share with family and friends about bullying, whether you are part of the LGBT community or not!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Meet Our Staff...Lelenia...
Lelenia joined East Valley in 2006. She is responsible for the oversight of two HIV prevention programs called Project ACT and CHICAS. These program serve active drug users and Latina transgender women. Within these program she is responsible for ensuring compliance with all contractual program guidelines, which includes but is not limited to staff supervision, development and implementation of evaluation tools; quality assurance activities; ensuring proper ongoing training of staff; tracking and modifying budgets; and participating in community planning bodies.
What she likes the most about her job is being able to help the communities that are so often overlooked in today's society. The work that the Project ACT and CHICAS staff do (Lelenia, Norma, Gabriela, Efren and Sasha) within the community is essential to preventing the spread of HIV. They work with hard to reach populations and provide much needed HIV prevention services in the community. They deserve a pat on the back for all their hard work and ongoing commitment to the individuals they serve!
Our Patients...
Patients receiving services at East Valley
West Covina Rowland Heights
Covina Hacienda Heights
Azusa Pomona
Baldwin Park Ontario
La Puente/Bassett Claremont
El Monte
Over 95% of the patients receiving services at East Valley
To help East Valley continue to provide services to those in need, please click on the donate button located on our blog page and on our website at http://www.evchc.org/. Thank you for your support!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer survival rates have increased and the number of deaths has been declining, thanks to a number of factors such as earlier detection, new treatments and a better understanding of the disease.
East Valley Community Health Center provides mammograms to low-income and underserved patients, so that they are able to detect and treat cancer as early as possible.
What can you do?Wear pink this month and help support programs, like ours, that aid in the early detection of Breast Cancer.
East Valley Community Health Center provides mammograms to low-income and underserved patients, so that they are able to detect and treat cancer as early as possible.
What can you do?Wear pink this month and help support programs, like ours, that aid in the early detection of Breast Cancer.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex...
1. Start early - don't wait until you think your child is having sex, talk to them way before. However, it's never too late. Even if they are pregnant or already have a child, talk to them about preventing a second unintended pregnancy.
2. Share your values with them - don't be afraid that they are going to think you are uncool or too old fashioned, tell them what your values about sex and dating are and tell them what your expectations of them are. If you don't tell them, how are they supposed to know?
3. Don’t blurt “the talk” out – Use television shows or their friends’ relationships to bring up the subject of dating, relationships, and sex. Ask them questions like, “Do you think Melissa is old enough to have a boyfriend?” or “What do you think about that show, Teen Mom? Some people think it glorifies being a teen mom. What do you think?”
Lastly, it’s natural for kids to run away from conversations about sex and it’s natural for parents to try their best to stay away from the conversation as long as possible. However, they need to know, so if you are not able to talk to your kids about these issues, make sure they have someone else to talk to. The important thing is that they have the opportunity to talk, listen, and learn about the dangers and consequences of being sexually active!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Help Save Community Health Clinics!
Join us on Thursday, October 13, 2011, a day for Health Center supporters across the nation to unite with one voice to call upon Congress and the White House to protect our CHCs and the patients they serve!
We need EVERY Health Center Advocate to act! The President and Congressional leaders are RIGHT NOW considering proposals to address federal spending, some of which could literally zero out funding for the Health Centers Program or drastically cut critically important programs like Medicaid. Please participate - and encourage others to participate! - on Thursday, October 13, to make sure Congress and the White House get a message they can't ignore!
Instructions for the Thursday, October 13, National Mobilization Call-In Day:
1) Call Your Members of Congress: Use the toll free Advocacy Hotline at 1-866-456-3949and tell your U.S. Representative AND BOTH Senators: "Do not undermine the successful Health Centers program as you negotiate Medicaid changes and cuts to the federal budget. The health and lives of our families and our neighbors should not be negotiated away. I am counting on your support for my Health Center."
a. You only need to call the Advocacy Hotline ONE TIME – stay on the line at the end of each conversation to be automatically connected to your next policymaker.
2) Call the White House Comment Line at 1-202-456-1111and leave a message for the President saying: "Do not undermine the successful Health Centers program as you negotiate Medicaid changes and cuts to the federal budget. The health and lives of our families and our neighbors should not be negotiated away. I am counting on your support for my Health Center."
a. When you call the White House Comment Line it may take a few moments to be connected to a LIVE OPERATOR, but you WILL be connected and be able to leave a message with a LIVE person. Make sure to call the White House BEFORE the Comment Line CLOSES at 5:00pm EST.
Be Aware: When you call your Congressional offices and the White House the line might be busy because SO MANY Health Center Advocates are calling - DON'T GIVE UP -- keep calling until you get through!
We need EVERY Health Center Advocate to act! The President and Congressional leaders are RIGHT NOW considering proposals to address federal spending, some of which could literally zero out funding for the Health Centers Program or drastically cut critically important programs like Medicaid. Please participate - and encourage others to participate! - on Thursday, October 13, to make sure Congress and the White House get a message they can't ignore!
Instructions for the Thursday, October 13, National Mobilization Call-In Day:
1) Call Your Members of Congress: Use the toll free Advocacy Hotline at 1-866-456-3949and tell your U.S. Representative AND BOTH Senators: "Do not undermine the successful Health Centers program as you negotiate Medicaid changes and cuts to the federal budget. The health and lives of our families and our neighbors should not be negotiated away. I am counting on your support for my Health Center."
a. You only need to call the Advocacy Hotline ONE TIME – stay on the line at the end of each conversation to be automatically connected to your next policymaker.
2) Call the White House Comment Line at 1-202-456-1111and leave a message for the President saying: "Do not undermine the successful Health Centers program as you negotiate Medicaid changes and cuts to the federal budget. The health and lives of our families and our neighbors should not be negotiated away. I am counting on your support for my Health Center."
a. When you call the White House Comment Line it may take a few moments to be connected to a LIVE OPERATOR, but you WILL be connected and be able to leave a message with a LIVE person. Make sure to call the White House BEFORE the Comment Line CLOSES at 5:00pm EST.
Be Aware: When you call your Congressional offices and the White House the line might be busy because SO MANY Health Center Advocates are calling - DON'T GIVE UP -- keep calling until you get through!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
East Valley Provides Mental Health Services...
The East Valley Behavioral Health Clinic re-opened in March 2007 at the West Covina facility. We provide a full range of mental health services. They include:
Diagnostic Services
Clinical interviews, behavioral observation assessments, and screenings.
Diagnostic Services
Clinical interviews, behavioral observation assessments, and screenings.
Child, Adult, and Family Therapy
Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, violence and traumas, life stress, parenting concerns, divorce/separation adjustment, school difficulties, childhood disorders, job stress, pain management, pregnancy-related mood changes, and disease management.
Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, violence and traumas, life stress, parenting concerns, divorce/separation adjustment, school difficulties, childhood disorders, job stress, pain management, pregnancy-related mood changes, and disease management.
Additional Services
• Psychoeducational and Supportive Group Therapy
• Patient Education
• Case Management and Referrals
• Psychoeducational and Supportive Group Therapy
• Patient Education
• Case Management and Referrals
To learn more about our Mental Health Services or to provide support to one or more of our programs, please visit us at http://www.evchc.org/. Without the support and generosity of people like you, we would not be able to provide these services!
Friday, October 7, 2011
About East Valley's Dental Services...
The East Valley Dental Clinic opened June 8, 2005 at the West Covina
They include:
Examinations, radiographs, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
Restorative Services
Fillings, crowns, and bridges.
Removable Appliances
Partial and full dentures.
Oral Surgery
Dental Emergencies
At the dental clinic, fees are based on a sliding scale where they are significantly reduced based on income level.
To learn more aboutEast Valley
They include:
Examinations, radiographs, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments.
Restorative Services
Fillings, crowns, and bridges.
Removable Appliances
Partial and full dentures.
Oral Surgery
Dental Emergencies
At the dental clinic, fees are based on a sliding scale where they are significantly reduced based on income level.
To learn more about
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Meet Our Staff...
Cynthia is one of East Valley's HIV Testing Counselors. She has worked at East Valley for 3 1/2 years. What she enjoys most about her job is being able to work with so many different types of people and having the ability to bring services out to the community through the mobile HIV testing unit. On the mobile unit, HIV Testing Counselors provide people with free oral HIV testing with results in 20 minutes. People love this because it's fast, free, and painless. They are also able to provide clients with referrals to the clinic and other vital resources.
She has been able to establish a rapport with clients and has subsequently been able to link them to HIV medical care, drug treatment programs, and housing resources. Being able to contribute positively to a persons life in my own small way, makes my job worthwhile.
She has been able to establish a rapport with clients and has subsequently been able to link them to HIV medical care, drug treatment programs, and housing resources. Being able to contribute positively to a persons life in my own small way, makes my job worthwhile.
Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
East Valley provides patients with mammograms in order to increase
early detection of breast cancer.
If you are interested in learning more about East valley or would like to
support our clinic, please log onto http://www.evchc.org/. Together we can
make a difference!
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