CCHC’s 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway & Health Fair – a HUGE Success!

On December 16th, 2017, we hosted our 2nd Annual Toy Giveaway and Health Fair event to kick off the holiday season by distributing toys and providing fun games and activities to families living in Sunland-Tujunga and neighboring cities. The event was a great success in that it brought community spirit alive, with children and families enjoying a fun filled and a memorable day. With the support of our community partners and organizations alike, over 1000…

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Dec 2017

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CCHC Receives $122,000 Grant to fund Staff Development Initiative

Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) is pleased to announce it has received a $122,000 grant from Health Net Health Plan to support staff development and training opportunities at our organization. The grant will be utilized to strengthen CCHC’s healthcare safety net through development and implementation of strategies that prepare new employees for success, foster an environment of professional growth, and improve staff engagement and retention. To ensure our staff receive appropriate trainings in a timely…

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Dec 2017

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Are You in a Healthy Relationship?

People always talk about how we should respect our partners, and that it is important that we look out for warning signs of when our partner/s is being abusive. But, what if it is us that is being abusive toward our partner/s? Would you be able to identify your own abusive behavior? It could be challenging, but not impossible. It is extremely important that we offer our partner/s respect and that they feel safe when…

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Dec 2017

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Get moving while you’re working!

Are you struggling with finding time to exercise? Many of us can relate! It is difficult to find the time to exercise, especially when you’re balancing a full time job with other responsibilities. To help keep you more active, we’re sharing a few tips to keep you active throughout your day. On your way to work! If you live near your job site, try walking or riding a bike to work. If you drive to…

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Nov 2017

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Shake Out!

Southern Californian’s are used to earthquakes. Unfortunately, earthquake drills are a common activity in schools and the workplace. In Southern California, we are always talking about “The Big One” – presumably, we have a higher possibility of experiencing another big quake in the coming years. It sounds scary, right? Don’t be frightened, there are many things you can do to prepare yourself and your loved ones for an unexpected earthquake big or small. Be prepared!…

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Nov 2017

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Preventing Tooth Decay in Children and Infants

New parents always have hard time understanding when the appropriate time is to take their children for their first dental visit. Studies conducted in the state of California show that “54% of children will have tooth decay by the time they start kindergarten in Los Angeles County alone.” According to the California Children’s Report card, in 2016, tooth decay was found to be the most common chronic illness affecting children. It is important for parents…

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Oct 2017

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