Venice Family Clinic

Cynthia Robles, PrEP medication navigator at Venice Family Clinic, offers an important reminder ahead of #NationalHIVTestingDay on June 27: "Get tested. You can walk in; no appointment needed. Have conversations with me or any of the Clinic’s #HIV testers. And take advantage of the resources we have that are available to you. Let’s move forward in the HIV epidemic."

#MondayMotivation Did you know that men are more likely to develop skin cancer than women? With hot summer weather here, remember to protect yourself from harmful UV rays! Our dermatology specialists recommend using broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to prevent sunburn, aging and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Additionally, try to avoid the sun during peak hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and don't forget to use your hat and sunglasses! #MensHealthMonth

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Venice Family Clinic! #FathersDay #VeniceFamilyClinic

Observed yearly on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, #Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, or Jubilee Day, has now been recognized as a federal holiday. While we celebrate the hard fought progress made for racial justice, we know there is more work to do to end health inequities and the public health crisis of racism. We are committed to this fight. #BlackLivesMatter

#FlashbackFriday to this 1983 photo of Clinic founder Dr. Mayer Davidson when Venice Family Clinic opened its flagship facility on Rose Avenue. In the late 1960's, Dr. Davidson had an epiphany after reading an article about medical care for poor teens in Ohio and wondered if something similar could be done in Los Angeles. In 1970, he made that idea a reality with Dr. Philip Rossman when they began seeing patients in Venice, fulfilling his promise to bring high-quality medical care to those in need. #VeniceFamilyClinic

Cuando la vacuna esté más disponible, espero que también se vacunen y hagan historia. Protegernos es esencial para la salud de nuestras familias y el futuro de todos nosotros. Podemos asegurarnos de que todos estén aquí para ayudarnos a celebrar futuros cumpleaños, días festivos y otros eventos durante muchos años. Lea el artículo de opinión de nuestro director de educación para la salud, Rigoberto García, en La Opinion: http://bit.ly/3utRrkk -------------------------... "When the vaccine becomes more available, I hope you will join me in making history by getting vaccinated. Protecting ourselves is essential to the health of our families and everyone's future. We can make sure everyone is here to help us celebrate future birthdays, holidays and other events for many years. " Read the opinion article of our Director of Health Education, Rigoberto García, in La Opinion.

Don't miss tomorrow's free panel event, "Inequities in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout," the latest in our Health + Justice series. Register here: http://bit.ly/2NOeUvT Speakers include Louise McCarthy, president and CEO of Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, Anita Zamora, deputy director and COO of Venice Family Clinic, and Dr. David M. Carlisle, president and CEO of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Moderated by Anna Maria Barry-Jester, public health correspondent of Kaiser Health News.

Did you hear the big news? Venice Family Clinic and South Bay Family Health Care, leaders in providing comprehensive primary care to people in need, announced a merger agreement to join forces later this year, creating one unified organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their patients and their communities.

Join us next Wednesday, February 24th, for a candid conversation about how community health centers in Los Angeles are the key to a successful COVID-19 vaccine administration effort. This webinar event is free and open to the public. Register today!

The CDC recently updated mask tips to better protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. When choosing a mask, consider how it fits, how well it filters the air and how many layers it has. #StoptheSpread