Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County

The Colorectal Cancer Screening webinar discusses the importance of screening, reviews new screening recommendations and best practices, and includes presentations from Los Angeles County clinics on screening implementation at their respective centers. Resources from CCALAC and the American Cancer Society will be provided. As a result of attending this training, attendees will: Receive an overview … Continue reading Health Center Best Practices for Colorectal Cancer Screening →

Food insecurity is among the top social determinants of health (SDoH) for patients in the safety net. Rooted in their communities and mission-driven to provide whole person care, community clinics and health centers are well-positioned to advance health equity in Los Angeles County. CCALAC, Venice Family Clinic, and Food Forward have used human-centered design thinking … Continue reading Building Effective Partnerships to Mitigate Food Insecurity →

CPI Verbal Intervention™ Training provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating, and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff person. Participants will gain a broad range of tools to help them manage their own emotional responses and identify escalating behaviors in … Continue reading CPI Verbal Intervention ™ Training →

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of broadband internet access and its emergence as a key factor in the social determinants of health discussion. Internet access is critical in today’s digital society, linking many to essential resources such as jobs, school, health care, food, and transportation, among other socioeconomics needs. The “digital divide” can … Continue reading Best Practices for Bridging the Digital Divide →