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Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County
1545 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
http://www.ccalac.org
Contact Information
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| Name(s): |
Louise McCarthy, President & CEO |
| Phone: |
213.201.6500 |
Fax: 213.201.6519 |
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Organization Information
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| Type of Organization: |
Trade Association |
| Tax Status: |
501(c)(3) |
| Vision/Mission: |
Our mission reflects that of our members and is to promote free and community clinics and as providers of, and advocate for, high-quality, comprehemsive, culturally sensitive health care services for medically underserved individuals. |
| Health Care Focus: |
CCALAC is dedicated to serving and representing the interests of Community Clinics and Health Centers in the greater Los Angeles area. As a membership driven association, our clinics are committed to providing quality primary care services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner for the uninsured, underinsured, working poor, high-risk and vulnerable populations. |
| Focus Areas: |
CCALAC provides a wide range of services that support our Members infrastructure, including advocacy, public policy development, community education, quality improvement, emergency preparedness, Pharmacist
of Record & pharmacy consultation, chronic disease management, community/resource development, workforce development, IT planning & development and shared services such as legal services. |
| Key Policy Initiatives: |
Ensuring and sustaining healthcare funding for medically indigent, uninsured and vulnerable populations that are served by community clinics and health centers
Legislative Action Center, a special web-based advocacy tool that seeks to help people understand our issues and connect with their elected officials, agencies and the media.
Health care workforce development
Developing a recognized role for community clinics in the health care system in L.A. County
Health care disparities |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups Served: |
All |
| Income Groups Served: |
Low income |
| Age Groups Served: |
Children, Adults; Seniors |
| SPAs Served: |
All |
| Communities Served: |
Los Angeles County |
| Coalition Participation: |
LA Health Collaborative Steering Committee |
| Other Partnerships: |
California Primary Care Association and National Association of Community Health Centers |
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