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"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered."
(Michelle Obama)
This month, we want to recognize all the women in our lives, especially those who work at SVCHC. They play an important role in our organization. They are moms, daughters, students, and women with many other responsibilities before and after work. Yet, they show up every day contributing to the betterment of SVCHC. We appreciate their hard work and dedication!
We wish all of you that you can pave the way for future generations and inspire other women to push beyond their limits and believe in themselves!
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COVERAGE for COVERED CA & MEDI-CAL | |
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Covered CA: 1 - 800 - 300-1506
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Special enrollment QLE (qualifying life event) under " needed more time to enroll" from February 1st - March 26th
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Special enrollment is from February through October 2024, allowing enrollment only under qualified life events.
To learn more, click the following link: Covered California
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Medi-Cal: 1-877-699-6868
- Continues moving forward with renewals/redeterminations after the end of Public Health Emergency (March 2023).
- Beneficiaries who are over income ( and * whose immigration status qualifies) will be transferred to Covered CA. As of February 12th, individuals have 90 days from the notification letter to choose a plan and make a binding payment.
Medi-Cal Expansion as of January 1st:
- Full coverage expanded to individuals 26 – 49 years old. This means that any individual, regardless of age and immigration status, may now qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal based on their household income.
- Assets limits have increased - the new law means there will be no asset limits starting in 2024. Applications will not ask for asset information, and Medi-Cal will consider income information, but not assets.
To learn more, click the following link: Medi-Cal
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We encourage you to visit our website for more information.
Learn more here
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SVCHC continues hosting Covered Sonoma events in the community regarding health coverage and Medi-Cal. Come and learn more about the different benefits that might be available to you.
HEALTH AND RESOURCE FAIR
(Saturday, March 30th )
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EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION
(April 7th - St. Leos' Catholic Church)
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Can't make it to Covered Sonoma events or presentations above?
Check for future events by scanning the QR Code in the flyer below or visiting our website.
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Join us in participating in Sonoma Valley's Earthquake Shakeout during Sonoma County's "Shakeout Awareness Week." | |
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Would you like to know more about the Big Shaker?
Watch videos and pictures of this large simulator by visiting this website.
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Businesses and organizations can take their groups by registering using this link.
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Organizations interested in tabling, please send us an email here.
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This is also a great opportunity to volunteer. If you wish to support this event, email us here.
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We are hiring, and you can be our next great addition! Check out the following positions!
Not looking for a job right now?
Share it with those who might be interested.
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Are you getting the benefits of MyChart?
Learn how this great tool can make your health connection easier, more effective, and more enjoyable!
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Have you filed your taxes yet?
United Way can help you this year.
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WE HAVE TWO GREAT EVENTS COMING UP! THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SERVE! | |
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We need volunteers for the Health and Resource Fair on March 30th and the Earthquake Shake Out on April 20th. Both events will take place at El Verano Elementary School.
For more information, email us or contact us at (707)939-6070 ext 198.
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Remember to stay up to date through our social media platforms. Here you'll find videos, resources, and information on current topics.
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Registered Dietitian Day! | |
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If you are interested in creating healthy, simple, and fun recipes, come to our monthly cooking classes led by Joyce!
(See flyer below)
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This March, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all the doctors at our clinic and around the world!
National Doctors' Day is a holiday to thank doctors for going above and beyond. We honor our medical doctors for their commitment to serving SVCHC patients. Their hard work and dedication keep our community healthy.
Carol Ahern, MD
Kiana Guerrero, MD
Jennifer Hasa, MD
Michael Maggioncalda, DO
Michelle Reynolds, MD
Jerome Smith, MD
William Klas, MD
D. Paul Amara, MD
Christopher Voscopoulos, MD
Andrew Sawicki, DPM
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Taking care of your health includes taking care of your smile. Oral health is essential for your well-being. Dental checkups and cleanings are important for healthy teeth and gums and for diagnosing and treating dental problems. Our friendly, high-quality dental team is here to help you keep your teeth healthy. For a healthier smile, a steady regimen includes:
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoridated toothpaste
- Floss daily
- Eat a balanced diet
- Visit your dentist regularly
We welcome patients insured through Medi-Cal, uninsured, or under-insured.
We offer preventative and restorative services, including:
- Primary and preventive care for adults and children
- X-rays and exams
- Routine cleanings
- Deep cleanings
- Composite fillings
- Extractions (excluding wisdom teeth)
Congratulations to our dentist for their day on March 6th
Dr. Bradd Yoshioka, DDS, Dental Director
Dr. Andrew Zwers, DMD
Dr. Robert Howe, DDS
We also want to celebrate our dental assistants, who are recognized the second week of March.
Rampses Reyes
Yesenia Botello
Amanda Cashwell
Berenice Gonzalez
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To truly embrace and understand the value of Women’s History Month, we must approach our celebrations with intersectionality and intention.
Women’s History Month is both a time to confront the ongoing injustices plaguing women worldwide — and an invitation to celebrate and rejoice in our shared humanity as women.
Facts About Women’s History Month
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Women’s History Month can be traced back to 1857 when women from various New York City factories protested poor working conditions.
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The first Women’s Day celebration in the U.S. was in 1909. However, the catalyst for Women’s History Month began as a local weeklong celebration in Santa Rosa, California. In 1978, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women planned a celebration that corresponded with International Women’s Day, and the movement took off across the country.
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Women’s groups and historians lobbied for national recognition in 1980. In February of that year, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of March 8th as National Women’s History Week.
- Congress designated the entire month of March Women’s History Month in 1987.
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Dr. Gerda Lerner, a key figure in the fight for this national observance, said, “Women’s history is women’s right.”
Activities and Ideas: How To Recognize Women’s History Month
Watch a documentary about women’s rights.
Read books about women’s rights.
Add some new podcasts to your queue.
Watch TED Talks by women leaders.
Check out this round-up of 9 must-watch TED Talks by women.
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HAVE YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER HAD COLON CANCER?
Having a family health history of colorectal (colon) cancer can make you more likely to get colorectal cancer yourself. If you have close family members with colorectal cancer, collect your family health history of colorectal and other cancers and share this information with your doctor. Be sure to have any screening tests that your doctor recommends. If you have had colorectal cancer, make sure that your family members know about your diagnosis, especially if you have Lynch syndrome.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Screening is important because it can prevent colorectal cancer and find it early. Most colorectal cancers start as precancerous polyps, or abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, that can be removed during a colonoscopy before they develop into cancer. (Not all polyps turn into cancer.) Most colorectal cancers grow slowly and do not produce symptoms right away, so screening is important to find these tumors early when treatments are more likely to work. Overall, the most effective way to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer is to get screened for colorectal cancer routinely, beginning at age 45.
Diet
Medical experts often recommend a diet low in animal fats and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, such as coronary artery disease and diabetes. This diet also may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Healthy Choices
Some studies suggest that people may reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer by increasing physical activity, keeping a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, and avoiding tobacco.
Facts:
- Both men and women are at equal risk.
- Risk factors include smoking, eating red or processed meat, lack of exercise, and excess body weight.
- Colon cancer screenings should begin at age 50. About 90% of colorectal cancer diagnoses occur in people over this age.
- People with type II diabetes are at an increased risk and tend to have a less favorable prognosis.
- People with a family history of colon cancer are at higher risk and should begin screening at a younger age. 1 in 3 cases occur in those with a family history of the disease.
- Conditions like Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis increase risk.
Programs
To learn more, click here.
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Great Opportunity for future High School Senior students with the Emergency Operations Center! | |
Enjoy the Spring Season by being prepared! | |
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Spring is in the air—along with all the sneeze-inducing pollen! Seasonal allergies are very common, but no need to suffer.
Here is what you can do to prepare for the upcoming high pollen counts:
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MONITOR YOUR POLLEN COUNTS. Check your local weather forecast or the National Allergy website for daily pollen counts and the breakdown of pollen or mold types.
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DRIVE WITH YOUR WINDOWS UP. Also, shut the vents and recirculate the air inside your vehicle or use your air conditioner.
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STAY INDOORS DURING HIGH COUNTS. If you need to go outdoors, do it later in the day when pollen counts are typically lower.
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VACUUM AND DUST FREQUENTLY. The more allergens you can remove from your furniture and floors, the better. Pet-friendly vacuum cleaners often do the best job sucking up pollen and other allergens.
SYMPTOM RELIEF
Here are some remedies that can reduce your histamine response once you have been exposed to allergens:
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AVOID DIETARY TRIGGERS. Dietary triggers such as dairy, gluten, sugar, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives can all lead to increased inflammation in the nasal and respiratory pathways, causing worse allergy symptoms.
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SIP SOME APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. Apple cider vinegar helps break up mucus in the body, letting you breathe again. Try diluting 1 to 2 tablespoons in a glass of water or with lemon juice.
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EAT SOME PROBIOTICS. Although mostly recognized for their use in balancing our gut bacteria, probiotics have been shown to support the immune system, which is also responsible for our allergic response to many triggers.
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FLUSH YOUR NOSE. Nasal irrigation is draining saline from one nostril through another to flush out the mucus. You can use sprays, bulb syringes, or Neti pots, which look like small teapots.
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LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU
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For questions regarding renewing Medi-Cal or questions about Covered California, please get in touch with the SVCHC Eligibility Team at (707)939-6070 or by email: eligibility@svchc.org
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Appointments for the W.I.C. Office must be made via phone before visits. Please call 707-565-6590. New location: 19080 Lomita Ave. Sonoma, CA.
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REFB Food Distribution is at SVCHC every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Distribution hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. or until supply lasts.
For more community resources, visit our website.
Community Resources
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Thank you for investing in the health of the Sonoma Valley community.
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center has been on the front lines, providing care to our community since 1992. Low-wage jobs, minimal health benefits, and high living cost mean too many of our neighbors lack access to affordable health care. SVCHC spends approximately $1 million each year on providing care to our under or uninsured patients. Thanks to generous, community-minded people like you, we can ensure that all of our neighbors have access to quality care.
Thank you for your support!
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You may also support SVCHC whenever you shop at Walmart.com or through the mobile app. Donate Spare change by rounding up your orders to the nearest dollar at check out.
Check our link here.
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OUR MISSION: To provide accessible quality health care to those who need it, especially the underserved.
OUR VISION: To be recognized as a leader in providing patient and community-centered care in collaboration with other organizations.
707-939-6070 * www.svchc.org * community@svchc.org
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