Big Sur Health Received $20,000 Grant To Advance Community Care Foundation Recognizes Health Center As Vital Member Of California's Safety Net
Just Announced! Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) awarded $20,000 in core funding to the Big Sur Health Center.
- Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) September 06, 2013 - As the only medical facility between the Monterey Peninsula and Cambria, the Big Sur Health Center is critical to the wellness of its community. "At the Big Sur Health Center, we are here for the expected, the unexpected and everything in between," said BSHC executive director and physician assistant Sharen Carey.
In August, Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) announced that it is awarding $20,000 in core funding to the Big Sur Health Center to support their capacity to provide health care for low-income and uninsured residents in Monterey County. The grant is part of the Foundation's efforts to strengthen the network of those delivering care on the front lines and enable them to continue to serve millions of vulnerable Californians.
"As we prepare for health reform, it is critical that safety net providers have the flexible funds they need to respond to new opportunities and challenges ahead," said Peter Long, Ph.D., president and CEO of BSCF. "Strong community health centers like the Big Sur Health Center are paramount to ensuring that underserved patients aren't left behind."
Throughout the state, more than 200 community health centers and consortia continue to open their doors to California's underserved populations. These health centers provide essential services to nearly 3 million low-income patients each year, many of whom will remain uninsured even after health reform.
Big Sur Health Center:
As a nonprofit health-care facility since 1979, the Big Sur Health Center provides quality acute and preventive health care services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, affordable and cost-effective. It is the Health Center's quest to be a lifelong healthcare partner, providing quality care when needed.
The Big Sur Health Center provides:
• comprehensive, personalized services through conventional and holistic approaches that focus on patient needs;
• both preventive and urgent care, minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services;
• assistance during emergencies, such as fires, storms and road closures that isolate Big Sur
• a bilingual staff that is committed to building strong, personal patient/provider relationships that empower individuals to reach their highest levels of well-being;
• a team that understands and embraces the diverse cultures and age groups that contribute to the richness of the Big Sur community;
The BSHC believes that health care should be available to everyone … and that is why they accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare andMedical, and participate in a variety of subsidized and sliding-scale programs.
Big Sur Health Center ... Your Healthcare Partner for Life!
Hours:
Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
Phone:
831-667-2580
Address:
46896 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Website:
http://www.bigsurhealthcenter.org/
Blue Shield of California Foundation:
Blue Shield of California Foundation is one of the state's largest and most trusted grantmaking organizations. Our mission is to improve the lives of all Californians, particularly the underserved, by making health care accessible, effective, and affordable, and by ending domestic violence. To learn more, visit http://www.blueshieldcafoundation.org/.
Press Contact: Marci Bracco Cain (831) 747-7455
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