Valley Community Healthcare

Help support healthcare for low-income men, women, and children in our community! #GivingTuesday is on December 1, 2020. Celebrate giving and check out this clip from Jaicy Elliot of Grey's Anatomy. Jaicy truly understands the impact we’re trying to make here at VCH, and every donation helps. Considering #donating now and then again on #GivingTuesday. DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/31pMYCx

We are able to provide affordable health care because you voted for it! This means that VCH receives financial support to offer Covered California health coverage and keep you and our community healthy. We urge you to vote and support the officials and representatives who have your well-being in mind. Use your voice and drop your ballot in the mail soon.

Comedians PAULA POUNDSTONE and Alonzo Bodden spoke to CBS News to promote our virtual event "Something to Talk About." Our successful fundraiser supported our Mental Health Services here at VCH, something very important to our community during this trying time. Thank you to everyone who supported this event! https://losangeles.cbslocal.com//4788712-comedians-paula-/

Check out the very funny PAULA POUNDSTONE talk about how she's getting through the pandemic! Paula & Lily Tomlin were our featured guest on @ValleyCommClinic first ever virtual event 'Something to Talk About'! Check out the recorded version here: https://bit.ly/3jr68hv https://twitter.com/IssuesOn1/status/1316413174304829441

Flu and Coronavirus are caused by different viruses but are both are contagious respiratory illnesses. Some of the symptoms are very similar, but only COVID-19 causes loss of taste or smell. It is important to know that there is a vaccine to protect against the flu, but there is no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus. It may take longer for people to know they are infected. It's almost flu season, and you can get a free flu shot with or without insurance at your local pharmacies. Get vaccinated today to protect yourself and your family and wear a mask.

It is easy to put off getting a mammogram, but don't! Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women. Early detection is important in managing the disease, so continue to keep your regularly scheduled appointment. And don't forget to perform monthly self checkups to keep your health on track!

Do you know how vaccines help babies fight infections? Baby Jack and his parents are learning how vaccines help train your baby’s immune system to help prevent disease. Learn more on how vaccines strengthen your baby’s immune system here: https://bit.ly/3175zTJ.

A child sick with the flu can put your whole family at risk. Because flu symptoms are similar to COVID19, protect your child with the 2020 flu vaccine. MHLA and Medi-Cal pediatric patients can get thier flu shot for free. Don't delay, make an appointment for a flu shot today.

If you are pregnant, you may not realize the importance of the flu vaccine for both you and your baby! The flu vaccine not only protects you but also helps protect your baby for the first several months after birth. Make your flu shot appointment today at VCH, your medical home!