Connecting for Health
Meet Jennifer Byer, MD Last fall, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Jennifer Byer joined the Clinics. She brings a great breadth and depth to our Women’s Health Division, and we are thrilled to have her on our team. Several days/week, she performs outpatient procedures and cares for high risk pregnant moms; other days, she works at MGH –… Read More »
Now, more than ever, the national health care scene is having a direct impact on the country’s community clinics and their patients. The proposed “public charge” legislation is one example. Many patients, acting out of fear and misunderstanding, are missing appointments and disenrolling in public support programs such as Medi-Cal. Community clinics across the U.S.… Read More »
Federal Immigration Proposal Hurts Everyone – Time for Action is Now by Mitesh Popat, MD, MPH and Matt Willis, MD. MPH On December 10, the public comment period regarding a proposed federal law will close. If passed, this legislation could hurt all of us – people newly seeking safety in the US, current immigrants, health… Read More »
Marin Sen. McGuire: Health clinics challenged by Trump immigrant policy By RICHARD HALSTEAD | rhalstead@marinij.com | Marin Independent Journal PUBLISHED: November 14, 2018 at 5:19 pm | UPDATED: November 15, 2018 at 6:38 am The Legislature may need to consider providing funding to help support community health clinics due to lost revenue caused by the Trump administration’s immigration policies, state Sen. Mike… Read More »
Your Contributions Make a Difference Read why the Marin Community Foundation supports the Clinics and how it has played a critical role in our success. When listening to Dr. Tom Peters, President & CEO of Marin Community Foundation (MCF) and Shirin Vakharia, MCF’s Director of Health & Aging, talk about Marin Community Clinics, it is clear that they are real fans. “Marin Community Clinics… Read More »
