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Through direct support, individual advocacy, policy change and health care workforce transformation, MCHA is building a California where women, pregnant people and families are supported, and everyone has the opportunity to be healthy.
📣 ¡Atención nuevos padres y cuidadores!
No se pierdan la Feria de Recursos para Mamás + Donación de Leche este viernes 22 de agosto (9:30 am – 12 pm.) en Eisner Health
Reciban consejos sobre lactancia, aprendan cómo donar leche y más.
¡Nuestro equipo de Welcome Baby estará participando!
📣 Calling new parents and caregivers!
Don’t miss the Mom Resource Fair + Milk Drive this Friday, Aug 22 (9:30am–12pm) at @EisnerHealth
Get feeding tips, learn how to donate milk & connect with community orgs.
Our Welcome Baby team will be participating!
¡Clase mensual de lactancia en California Hospital!
La próxima clase es el martes 5 de agosto
10 AM (Inglés) - 11 AM (Español)
Abierta a todas las personas embarazadas. Incluye refrigerios y estacionamiento.
Join us for our monthly breastfeeding class at California Hospital!
Tuesday, August 5
10 am (English) - 11 am (Spanish)
Open to all prenatal clients. Snacks + parking validation included.
#Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA) turns 60!
For six decades, it’s connected Californians to care, from doctor visits to mental health support.
More than 40% of Californians rely on #MediCal today.
At #MCHA, we’re proud to keep protecting this lifeline.
Recursos de la Semana: Regreso a Clases.
¡La temporada de regreso a clases ya casi está aquí!
Consulta eventos locales, entregas gratuitas y más para ayudar a tu familia a prepararse. 🎒
¡Comparte esto con un amigo/a!
Resources of the Week: Back-to-School Edition
Back-to-school season is almost here! Check out local giveaways, events, and more to help your family get ready. 🎒
Share this with a friend!
Every day, families in our community face confusing paperwork and system barriers just to get care.
No one should go through this alone. We're here to help you access #MediCal, #CalFresh, and more.
Call us at (213) 749-4261 or share this post if someone you know needs support.
It’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week!
Nearly 40% of Black moms experience maternal mental health symptoms, but most don’t get care. Black mothers deserve better care, more Black providers, and support that leads to safety, well-being, and joy.
Need help? Call (800) 854-7771
Este mes, nuestro equipo ha estado yendo casa por casa para entregar pañales, alimentos y toallas sanitarias a nuestros clientes.
En tiempos difíciles, seguimos presentes con dignidad y apoyo.
Si tu familia recibe beneficios de #CalFresh, #MediCal o #CalWORKs, podrías ser elegible para #SUNBucks
La mayoría de las familias elegibles recibirán las tarjetas para sus hijos automáticamente por correo — ¡$120 por niño en beneficios de supermercado!
Más info: www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
If your household receives #CalFresh, #MediCal, or #CalWORKs benefits, you may be eligible for #SUNBucks
Most eligible families will automatically receive their kids’ card(s) in the mail — $120 per child in grocery benefits!
Learn more at www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
For 60 years, the Older Americans Act, Medicare, and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA) have helped older adults live with independence, health, and respect.
Today, we join @ncoaging.bsky.social to say: Protect the #OAA
Tell Congress: aging with dignity matters.
More info: bit.ly/40gzis3
Helping our communities, that’s the whole point.🫶
We show up with compassion, so families feel seen, supported, and safe.
That’s what this work is all about.
Los eventos recientes han impactado profundamente a las comunidades #BICOP. Si te has sentido ansioso(a) o estresado(a), no estás solo(a). Julio es el mes de la salud mental de las comunidades
#BICOP, un recordatorio para cuidar la salud mental.
LA County DMH: 1-800-854-7771
Recent events have had a significant impact on our BIPOC communities. Feeling overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone.
July is #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth, a reminder to take care of your mental health.
LA County DMH: 1-800-854-7771
CalHOPE: (833) 317-4673 | calhope.org
¡Alerta SUN Bucks! El programa de alimentos de verano regresa en 2025. Si tu hijo recibe Medi-Cal por SSI/SSP, Kin-GAP o AAP, debes aplicar; no es automático. Aplica en la escuela (formulario de comidas o UBA) del 1 de julio al 2 de sept. Más info en cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
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SUN Bucks Alert!
The SUN Bucks Summer Food Program is returning in 2025!
If your child gets Medi-Cal through SSI/SSP, Kin-GAP, or AAP, you must apply; it’s not automatic for these programs.
Apply at school (meal app or UBA) from July 1–Sept 2
Learn more: cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
The Senate is debating cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA).
Millions, including kids, seniors, veterans, and working families, could lose access to care.
Cuts = fewer doctor visits, less coverage. Call your Senator: (202) 224-3121
TODAY is National HIV Testing Day!
In 2022, California saw an estimated 4,100 new HIV infections (12.5 per 100K). Get tested! Treatment is available, and preventive medication like PrEP is an option if you’re at risk!
Find a testing site near you: locator.hiv.gov/map
#HIVTestingDay #GetTested
Medicaid (#MediCal en CA) salva vidas.
Un nuevo reporte de @familiesusa muestra que las tasas de mortalidad materna son 35% más altas en los estados que no extendieron Medicaid.
El Congreso quiere recortar 700 mil millones de dólares de Medicaid.
www.mchaccess.org/donations.php
Medicaid (#MediCal in CA) saves lives!
A new report by @familiesusa shows maternal death rates are 35% higher in states that didn’t expand Medicaid. Congress wants to slash $700B from Medicaid. Moms and babies will pay the price.
Help us support during pregnancy: www.mchaccess.org/donations.php
3 years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Abortion bans have since swept across the country, putting lives at risk, especially for low-income and BIPOC communities.
Abortion is still legal in CA, but access isn’t equal.
We won’t stop fighting.
Hoy es el #DíaMundialDelRefugiado. Nos solidarizamos con millones de personas obligadas a dejar sus hogares. Las personas refugiadas merecen seguridad, dignidad, atención médica y la oportunidad de construir una nueva vida.
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Today is #WorldRefugeeDay.
We stand in solidarity with millions forced to flee their homes.
Refugees deserve safety, dignity, health care, and the chance to build a new life.
Today: #MediCal covers 1 in 3 Californians.
Tomorrow, without action: Millions could lose care.
We can’t afford to let this happen.
Raise your voice. Call your Senators: (202) 224-3121
📢 ¡Conoce tus derechos!
Sin importar tu estatus migratorio, tienes derechos ante ICE.
Encuentra recursos confiables para proteger a nuestras comunidades ⬇️
📢 Know Your Rights!
No matter your immigration status, you have rights when interacting with ICE.
Access trusted tools to protect our communities ⬇️
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¡Estamos con nuestras comunidades inmigrantes!
Seguimos compartiendo recursos locales que ofrecen alimentos, ayuda legal, artículos esenciales y más en todo Los Ángeles.
Encuentra apoyo o formas de ayudar.
