The California Wellness Foundation

Cal Wellness Awards Sabbaticals for Eight Leaders Improving Community Health in California - The California Wellness Foundation LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2025) – The California Wellness Foundation is awarding sabbaticals to eight senior leaders who have devoted decades to improving the health of immigrants, refugees, youn...

Romina Papa-Peralta of Ocapica (Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance)

Zerihoun Yilma of Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights

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Luis Granados of Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)

Daisy Sanchez of California Health Collaborative

Nayamin Martinez of Central California Environmental Justice Network - CCEJN

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Dilkhwaz Ahmed of License to Freedom

Maribel Cruz of ÓRALE

George Galvis of CURYJ

“In today’s environment, the risk is even greater. Rest is not a luxury, even in urgent times. It’s an essential investment in the long-term work of creating a California where all of us can be well.”

“The risk of burnout has always been high for mission-driven nonprofit leaders who serve communities they know and love,” explains Richard Tate, our president and CEO. 

CAL WELLNESS AWARDS Sabbaticals for Eight Leaders Improving Community Health in California

We warmly congratulate 8 dedicated health leaders in California who are getting well-deserved time off through our “Be Well, Lead Well” sabbatical program 👏 👏 👏 👏

California Gubernatorial Candidates Convene in the IE for Forum on Health, Equity, and Opportunity - The California Wellness Foundation Forum on Health Costs, Access to Coverage, and Well-Being Will Be Livestreamed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2025 Los Angeles, CA – On Friday, November 7, 2025, candidates in California’s 2026 g...

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The Health Matters Forum will bring together six candidates for California's next governor in a nonpartisan event that highlights community voices from across the Inland Empire and beyond. From housing and jobs to aging, safety, & clean air, this forum puts Californians' priorities front & center.

Announcing HEALTH MATTERS A CONVERSATION With Our NEXT GOVERNOR Nov 7 Inland Empire

Too often the voices from communities who face the most barriers to health and wellbeing are heard the least in policy conversations. On November 7, that changes.

Our work is about strengthening communities, advancing health, and protecting freedoms — never dividing or harming.

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Acts of political violence have no place in our democracy. Cal Wellness joins more than 100 foundations in condemning these acts, and in rejecting false narratives that attempt to blame foundations or the community organizations we support for inciting violence.

We'll explore practices to enhance flexibility, strength, and relaxation, all to support the well-being of those working to advance health and social justice in California.

Register today at no cost: bit.ly/moving-healing-together

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Need a moment to recharge and restore?

Join us for our free virtual Wellness Together workshop, "Movement & Healing Together," on Thursday, August 28 at 10:30AM PT.

This special yoga and movement workshop with Danielle Olivarez is designed to help you unwind and connect with your body.

Immigrant families are the heart of California's spirit and powerful economy. They deserve to be treated with nothing less than full humanity, respect, and dignity. Their well-being is California's well-being.

#PowerToBeWell #ImmigrantJustice #Immigration #California

Text reads: 3.7 MILLION CHILDREN in California have at least 1 immigrant parent

Every child deserves to thrive. In California, 3.7 million kids have at least one immigrant parent - parents who work tirelessly, build futures, and strengthen our communities every single day.

Text reads: “Our cities belong to us”

From LA to DC, we say: Our cities belong to us. No to troops. No to ICE raids. No to campaigns of fear.

Yes to communities where everyone is loved and we keep each other safe.

#PowerToBeWell #Solidarity #HandsOffDC #ICEOutofLA

Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary comes amid uncertainty and Trump redistricting moves And the nation is more racially and ethnically diverse than in 1965

Read more about the recent barriers and threats to voting, care, and wellness across our country: axios.com/2025/08/02/voting-rights-acts-60th-anniversary-uncertainty

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When communities can participate politically, they’re better able to advocate for policies that address disparities in health care, education, and more.

As we reflect on the legacies of the 60s, we're reminded that democracy thrives when communities unite and that solidarity keeps freedom alive.

On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law to dismantle racial barriers to voting.

At Cal Wellness, we see democracy and health as deeply intertwined, and we know that access to voting is linked to health equity.

CDU Welcomes New Class of Medical Students | Charles Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) celebrated a pivotal milestone for the Class of 2029 during its annual College of Medicine White Co ...

Congratulations to these future leaders in health. cdrewu.edu/news/cdu-welcomes-new-class-of-medical-students/

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This milestone marks the continued growth of CDU’s independent College of Medicine and a major step toward addressing California’s physician shortage with equity and purpose.

Cal Wellness board immediate past chair Dr. Pamela Simms-Mackey, the first Black woman to serve as President of the American Board of Pediatrics, delivered a powerful keynote to the incoming class.

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“The world deeply needs physicians like you—diverse, driven, and ready to serve where care is needed most.”

Earlier this summer, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a longtime Cal Wellness partner, welcomed its newest class of medical students at its annual White Coat Ceremony.

Here’s to 60 years of better health thanks to Medicaid and Medi-Cal. 🙌🏽

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This moment is about more than a milestone—it’s a rallying cry for health equity.

Medicaid has stood for 60 years because people fought for it. Now, as the future of health care faces new threats, we must fight again.

60 years ago today, bold advocates created a new health care program called Medicaid, supported by the federal government.

Today, Medi-Cal continues that legacy, delivering care and advancing equity for 15 million Californians.

In California, the Medicaid legacy lives through Medi-Cal, which provides care for 15 million of us.

Here’s to six decades of health care and health equity!

#PowerToBeWell #60YearsMedicaid #Community #Partnerships

This week, Cal Wellness is joining partners from across the state as we celebrate 60 years of Medicaid—a health lifeline for millions of Americans signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965.

Text reads: “REGISTER TODAY for Wellness Together Session 3 Wellness Your Way with Guest Speaker Dr. Tara Zinnamon Thursday, July 31 at 10:30am PT”

Join us on Thursday, July 31 at 10:30AM PT for our next Wellness Together session, "Wellness Your Way" with Dr. Tara Zinnamon.

RSVP for this free workshop: bit.ly/wellness-your-way

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Text reads: “5. Play with your team - and the energy in the room will shift.”

5. Play with your team. Laughter can ground a tense situation. Share an experience where you’re not only a teacher, but willing to be a student. A little play will shift the energy in the room.