Booster- The CDC recommends that everyone ages 5 and older should get a booster shot either 5 months after their initial Pfizer/Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine.

1st boosters have been approved for ages 5-11 years.

It is important to remember that Pfizer is the only covid-19 vaccine approved for people ages 5+years. A second booster has been approved by the CDC and the FDA for people 50 years and older, at least 4 months after their second booster.

People 18 yrs and older, may receive a Moderna booster if desired.



Additional Dose- Moderately or severely immunocompromised people ages 5 years and older who completed their Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine primary series and ages 18 years or older who completed their Moderna COVID-19 vaccine primary series should plan to get an additional full dose at least 28 days after their second dose.

For questions, email us at community@svchc.org or call us at 707-939-6070.

June is Men's Health Month Awareness

We would like to encourage all the men in the community to take care of their bodies by visiting their primary physician, eating right, exercising, and working to prevent diseases.

Here are three different ways you can start taking care of your health

1.- Tweak your diet. Change the way you eat. Cut back on alcohol or up your intake of healthy fermented foods like sauerkraut and kefir. You can do anything for a month, and if you do it for a month, you can do it for life!

2.- Set some goals. Use this month to take stock of your health now and think about where you want it to be. Do you want to lose weight? Gain muscle? Simply eat more vegetables? Set small and achievable goals and work with your doctor to make them a reality.

3.- Get educated. Take this opportunity to read about the common health issues that are specific to men and how you can prevent yourself from getting hurt! Check out the CDC for information on health issues that men face.

To learn more click here

June is also Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Here are 5 tips to help you train your brain and reduce the risk for Alzheimer.

Smile. Enjoy your life each day. Life is short - bring balance into your life to make the most of it!. 

Get informed. Know the early signs. If you, a loved one or someone you know is experiencing unusual symptoms, discuss the changes with your/his family doctor. 

Keep your mind healthy. Eat foods and supplements to keep your brain and your mind healthy

Train your brain. Learn the benefits of mindfulness/meditation and incorporate it into your daily life.

Exercise that muscle. Try to memorize phone numbers, birthdays, do math mentally and play cognitive games to improve memory, attention and brain speed.

For more information click here

Did you know that...

If someone has gender pronouns next to their name, they’re simply informing you on how to refer to them?

An article published on LinkedIn emphasizes that adding our pronouns is one discrete, simple and yet powerful way to help make non-binary, transgender, and intersex people feel more welcomed and included in any environment. In addition, a recent study revealed that in transgender youth, using correct pronouns and names reduces depression and suicide risks.

Here are some of the most commonly used pronouns after one’s profile name:

– he/him/his    (used by someone who might identify as a male)

– she/her/hers (used by someone who might identify as a female)

– they/them/their (used by someone who might not identify strictly as male or female, also considered ‘gender neutral’, or used when referring to more than one person)

To find more resources and information for young LGBTQ health crisis visit the Trevor Project website.  

For more information and local support visit LGBTQConnection or Sonoma's Queer Club

To learn more, visit the websites below:

Tips for a Healthy Summer

Reid Health

Alliance HealthCare Foundation

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Interested in volunteering?

Send us an email at volunteer@svchc.org

IF YOU ARE 50 OR OLDER – YOU MAY QUALIFY TO RECEIVE HEALTH COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDI-CAL EXPANISION.

The Department of Health Care Services has implemented the following changes in Medi-Cal:

• Medi-Cal Expansion for Adult Beginning May 1, 2022, Medi-Cal full-scope benefits will be provided to all individuals age 50 or older, regardless of immigration status, who meet Medi-Cal income eligibility requirements. Previously, individuals without legal status only had access to restricted scope Medi-Cal. Individuals will automatically be transitioned into full-scope Medi-Cal on May 1, 2022.

• Medi-Cal Postpartum Care Expansion As part of the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA), effective April 1, 2022, an individual eligible for pregnancy and postpartum care services under Medi-Cal or the Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) is entitled to a total of 12 months of postpartum coverage.

• Medi-Cal Public Health Emergency Phase Out The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency from 2020 is beginning to unwind. Thus Medi-Cal recipients will begin to receive renewal packets in order continue Medi-Cal coverage. It is important for recipients to notify the county of any of the following changes: mailing address, contact number, household size, or income.

*If you are deemed potentially eligible, visit our website and fill out the contact form and a member of the SVCHC eligibility team will reach out to you within 48 hours to assist you with completing your Medi-Cal enrollment application. You may also contact us at (707) 939-6070. (SVCHC does not make the Medi-Cal enrollment determination however; SVCHC assists patients with submitting their application for approval. Note: U.S. residency status is not required to receive Medi-Cal benefits. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

· Appointments for SVCHC W.I.C Office must be made via phone prior to visits. Please call 707-565-6590.

· Food Distribution is at SVCHC every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. New distribution hours are from 8:45 am-9:45 am or until supply lasts. 

· Visit the Sonoma County Website for more info about Covid-19 vaccine clinics and testing.

. Save The Date for the Back to School Health Fair on August 13th, from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. For more information, contact us at (707)939-6070 ext. 212 or community@svchc.org

Organizations interested in having an informational booth, please register here. 

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Free Queer Art Club-For Teens at the Sonoma Community Center

Sonoma Community Center Invites you to a night of self expression every 3rd Wednesday of the month. They partnered with "Positive Images" to provide a safe and inclusive space for teens to find their artistic voice through radical self expression

This club offers an artistic community of inclusion for all identities of gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity.

Positive Images is a grassroots organization whose mission is to provide support, advocacy and education to Sonoma County’s LGBTQIA+ community. They nurture positive self image through creating an affirming environment where everyone can explore their identities, develop leadership skills and participate in building a just and equitable society. 

For more information about this club click here.

“Only by giving you are able to receive more than you already have.”

Jim Rohn



Thank you for investing in health for Sonoma Valley children, families, and seniors.

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center has been on the front lines providing care to our neighbors since 1992. Low-wage jobs, minimal health benefits, and the high living cost mean too many of our neighbors lack access to affordable health care. We spend approximately $1 million each year on providing care to our patients who are under or uninsured. Thanks to generous, community-minded people like you, we can ensure that all of our neighbors have access to quality care.

Thank you for helping us support our community!

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Mission: To provide accessible quality health care to those who need it, especially the underserved.

Vision: To be recognized as a leader in providing Patient and Community-centered care in collaboration with other organizations.

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