FHCCGLA News and Events

The FHCCGLA wishes you all Peace, Prosperity and Love this Holiday Season

April 2013

Our New Facility!

FHCCGLA is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility, the Downey Family Medical Center. This site will mark the third primary care center in the FHCCGLA family, and brings needed health care services to uninsured and low income residents of Downey. We look forward to a bright future for the Downey.

March 2013

Montebello Business Expo 2013:

We all could use more business and at the same time learn more about our business community. The Montebello Chamber of Commerce is presenting their 2013 Business Expo Thursday, April 4 from 2 -6 PM at the Quiet Cannon. It is attended by thousands, over 70 exhibitors will be on hand to inform and network. Call (323) 721-1153 or contact salvatrice@montebellochamber.org

Capitol Campaign Gala:

This past year, we have opened two new clinics to augment our Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens clinics. We, in addition, are planning to convert our present administrative offices into additional exam rooms. All this growth and expansion requires financial support from the community. We really need you and our corporate friends to step up to the plate and support our plan to continue to offer high quality health care services as we have for the past nearly 90 years. The FHCCGLA has served needy families of LA County since 1925. We turn no one away from our care regardless of their ability to pay, but to continue to grow we do need your generous tax deductible support. Please plan on attending our FHCCGLA Capitol Campaign Summer Gala this summer. Our theme is Women’s Health Issues. For more information regarding Date, Tickets, Sponsorship, Advertising etc please call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

Food Fight:

Most people gain weight slowly and imperceptibly, about a pound a year on average, making it difficult to spot sources of the gain. A study found that the particular foods you eat-not soley the number of calories-make a difference in whether your weight increases, decreases or stays the same over time. Researchers tracked the eating habits of 120,000 people who were not obese at the onset, for up to 20 years. They found that people who consumed a lot of potatoes, especially French fries, sugary drinks, and red or processed meats gained significant weight, while eating nuts and yogurt appeared to protect against weight gain. Dairy products, regardless of their fat content, were mostly weight neutral .It was also noted that foods that fatten the most, lead people to eat more of them.

Five Heart Healthy Eating Tips:

Eat more plant based foods-Fruits & Vegetables are good sources vitamins and minerals.
Eat whole grains-Good sources for fiber and nutrients
Cut back on unhealthy fats-Use olive oil and canola oil instead of butter, margarine and shortening. Obviously stay away from fried foods, chips, fries and fatty meats
Hold the salt-Americans consume way too much sodium. This results in hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Control portion size-Americans eat too much-use smaller plates. Share full size dinners. Ask for cottage cheese instead of potatoes-ask for salad dressing on the side.

Seven Heart Healthy Tips:

Exercise daily
Control cholesterol
Eat smart
Manage blood pressure
Maintain your weight
Watch your sugar intake
Don’t smoke

Foods that Boost Your immune System:

For a healthy diet include the following foods- Onions, Garlic, GreekYogurt, Mushrooms, Eggs, Carrots, and Grapefruit.

The Best Plan for Osteoarthritis:

If overweight, the loss of just ten pounds can reduce the stress on your joints. Drink lots of water, eat foods high in fiber, Exercise, Take vitamins D, C, E, Selenium, Zinc and Copper. Increasing Fish Oils helps with inflammation- Oily fish three times a week such as Salmon, Mackerel, and Sardines.

February 2013

We're Growing!

January 30th the FHCCGLA hosted a really terrific Kickoff Networking Open House, with the help of our Development Consultant Lilly Rocha, who helped plan and coordinate the event with the FHCCGLA staff. Over 60 people attended and dined on gourmet taco dinners cooked under the stars by Tacos La Guera. Following the refreshments we had a very informative presentation of the history, current work and future plans for our FHCCGLA. Serious health needs made it necessary to open new clinics in Downey, Montebello as well as continuing taking care of the needy men, women and children of Hawaiian Gardens and Bell Gardens as well. Our speakers were CEO, Dr. Albert Pacheco, CMO, Dr. Felix Nunez and COO, Raquel Villa.

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Capitol Campaign:

We have launched our Capitol Campaign 2013. We have many projects that your generous donations. The FHCCGLA has served needy families of LA County since 1925. We turn no one away from our care regardless of their ability to pay, but to continue to grow we do need your support. Please circle the date of July 19th-that’s the evening of our Capitol Campaign Summer Gala our theme is Women’s Health Issues. For more information regarding Tickets, Sponsorship, Advertising etc please call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

Whooping Cough:

Also known as pertussis This respiratory infection can last for months and be deadly especially in infants, who typically don’t get immunized until they are 3 months old. Unlike immunizations for measles, the whooping cough vaccine does not last a lifetime. Be careful; Seniors, children between 7 and 10 years old and infants that are under 3 months of age and have not been immunized. Women of childbearing age during or after pregnancy should be vaccinated. Be aware that pertussis can be caught from exposure of family members as well as other close relatives.

Five Heart Healthy Eating Tips:

1) Eat more plant based foods-Fruits & Vegetables are good sources vitamins and minerals. 2) Eat whole grains-Good sources for fiber and nutrients 3) Cut back on unhealthy fats-Use olive oil and canola oil instead of butter, margarine and shortening. Obviously stay away from fried foods, chips, fries and fatty meats 4) Hold the salt-Americans consume way too much sodium. This results in hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease 5) Control portion size-Americans eat too much-use smaller plates. Share full size dinners. Ask for cottage cheese instead of potatoes-ask for salad dressing on the side.

Seven Heart Healthy Tips:

1) Exercise daily 2) Control cholesterol 3) Eat smart 4) Manage blood pressure 5) Maintain your weight 6) Watch your sugar intake 7) Don’t smoke

Foods that Boost Your immune System:

For a healthy diet include the following foods- Onions, Garlic, GreekYogurt, Mushrooms, Eggs, Carrots, and Grapefruit.

The Best Plan for Osteoarthritis:

Hearing Aids and Eyeglasses:

If you have any hearing aids or glasses and don’t need them anymore, give me a call at (714) 915-3382 and I’ll see to it that they get to needy recipients. Thanks.

Foods that lower Cholesterol:

Avacados, Peanut Butter, hazel nuts, Almonds, Pecans-Vegetable Oils such as canola, Olive and peanut oil are monosaturates but as in all things don’t go overboard in even these foods.

Diabetes:

Know these silent Signs of Diabetes Type II- Thirst, Hunger, Lethargy / Extremely tired, Frequent urination, Blurry vision, Sudden weight loss, Sores & Cuts heal very slowly. If you are overweight, begin watching you calorie intake and start taking your dog for a walk daily, also-remember to call your mom and tell her you love her.

Retinal Camera: We need a Retina Camera at a cost of about $25,000, monitors images showing Retinopathy, Hypertension, Nevus, Cataract, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Please contact me at (562) 776-5001.

Want to Help Us?:

We all know that money is a challenge these days. Many families in the Southeast area postpone going to the doctor because of finances. Your donation of any amount will go a long way in improving the health of many patients. Moms, kids and dads will thank you for your generosity. Call today and set up monthly or quarterly donations. As example-a gift of $1000 will provide about fourteen (14) Mammograms or six (6) Pap smears. We are a Non Profit 501 C-3 organization. Gifts are Tax Deductible -Call Dennis @ (562) 776-5001

Donate your Car, Boat or Property: Money too, Your donation is Tax Deductible as we are a 501 C-3 Non Profit Organization. We’ll haul them away. Call Dennis Grizzle @ (562) 776-5001

A Nonprofit Community Health Center Federal Tax I.D. 501 C-3 # 95-164145-4

January 2013

Big News!:

The FHCCGLA, working with the MUSD and HRSA are pleased to announce that we will establish a school based health center on the campus of Bell Gardens High school. We will focus on the needs of adolescents and their families. As a Federally Qualified nonprofit community health center the FHCCGLA is very proud to partner with the Montebello Unified School District in this initiative designed to improve access to health services to all members of the Bell Gardens High School community. With 3570 students, the Bell Gardens High School Health Center will represent a significant opportunity to extend health care resources to adolescent and young adults who are often reluctant to access services in traditional settings.

With A decade’s long history of serving the communities of Southeast Los Angeles, FHCCGLA has a deep interest in improving the health of all residents with a focus on reducing or elimination of health disparities brought on by insufficient or lack of insurance coverage. With over 10,000 patients under care and over 35,000 office visits per year, the FHCCGLA has been and will remain a vital link in the health care safety net of our Southeast LA communities. We are a non-profit community health care center founded in 1926 (www,fhccgla.org). Our mission is, “To enhance the quality of life for men, women, and children in the Greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible, and affordable health care services.”

Here we Grow again:

The FHCCGLA is very excited to announce that we will be launching Phase I of our Capitol Campaign as we answer the call to provide more top quality healthcare to our patients. We invite you to join us as we continue helping families, mothers, children and babies in need of our care.

FLU Shots:

It’s not too late to get your flu shot. We are hearing about some of the cities in the east experiencing epidemic numbers of influenza- do us all a favor and if you haven’t done it- get your flu shot today.

Thanks Again:

HB Toymakers, Help the Children, Farmer John and the BG Boys & Girls Club for all of the wonderful donations of toys, games, cute pillows and delicious Farmer John Hams.

Want to Help Us?:

PRESS RELEASE
RE: School Based Health Care Center / Bell Gardens High School

On behalf of its board of directors and FHCCGLA staff we proudly announce the receipt of a grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a school based health Center at Bell Gardens High School with the full cooperation of Montebello Unified School District (MUSD) FHCCGLA will build a school based health center focused on the needs of adolescents and families.

As a Federally Qualified nonprofit community health center FHCCGLA is proud to partner with MUSD in this initiative which will improve access to health services to all members of the Bell Gardens High School community. With 3570 students, Bell Gardens High School Health Center will represent a significant opportunity to extend health care resources to adolescent and young adults who are often reluctant to access services in traditional settings. Given the significant barriers which are faced by students when attempting to access preventative or mental health services, the Bell Gardens High School Health Center will address an unmet health care need which can directly impact student achievement.

With a decade’s long history of serving the communities of Southeast Los Angeles, FHCCGLA has a deep interest in improving the health of all residents with a focus on reducing or elimination health disparities brought on by insufficient or lack of insurance coverage. With over 10,000 patients under care and over 35,000 encounters per year, FHCCGLA has been and will remain a vital link in the health care safety net of the communities of Southeast Los Angeles.

The FHCCGLA is a non-profit community health canter founded in 1926 (www.fhccgla.org). As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we have a responsibility to provide primary Care services to all patients based on their ability to pay using a variety of federal, state, local, and private health care programs, in addition to a sliding scale. Our mission is, “To enhance the quality of life for men, women, and children in the Greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible, and affordable health care services.”