2. SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES
As an agency West Fresno Health Care Coalition
addresses a variety of social justice issues such as:
Environmental health
Health disparities
Lack of access to healthcare
Access to nutrient and affordable foods (i.e fruits
and vegetables)
Access to green spaces(i.e parks and gardens)
Affordable housing
3. WFHCC ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Community Health
Board of Directors
Yolanda Randles (Executive Director)
Janice Mathurin (Director of Operations)
Body & Soul Nutrition /Obesity Prevention Improving diabetes care for seniors Health Insurance Enrollment
(Toni Wilson) (Karlton Brown) (Christina Rodriguez) (Patricia Mendoza)
Brenda Escobedo Myeshia Griddine Diane Saltos Daniel Maynez
(Intern) (Intern) (Intern) (Intern)
4. AT-RISK POPULATIONS
West Fresno Health Care Coalition gears their
services towards:
Low Income Families
Seniors
African Americans
Hispanics
Disabled
5. WFHCC’S MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
“Through outreach, engagement, education, and
advocacy, WFHCC strives to empower and support
the West Fresno community to achieve optimal
health and well-being.”
Analysis of mission statement:
WFHCC fulfills their mission by participating in continuous outreach
such as going to community events, and community walks. The
agency targets a specific population and engages them through
support groups and one-on-one home visits. They provide their
clients with educational pamphlets, informational health fairs, and
educational cooking demos on how to prepare a healthy meal.
Lastly, they advocate for their clients by attending the board of
Supervisors meetings. In addition to applying for grants to obtain
funds to help bring awareness to certain societal issues, and provide
different services.
6. AGENCY PRACTICES
Improving Diabetes Care for Body & Soul (Faith Based
Seniors Project)
This Program targets:
African Americans or Hispanics (Age 55
or older) Is a wellness program developed for the African
Patient has blood sugar level (A1C level) American Community that promotes healthy eating
greater than 8% and an active lifestyle.
No improvement of blood sugar levels in
3 months
This Program reinforces:
Has an increase blood sugar level in 3
months The importance of a healthy diet
Decreasing the risk of cancers and other
This Program provides chronic diseases.
comprehensive services
including: This program provides:
Home Visits Cooking Demonstrations
Health Assessments A variety of exercise groups
Strengthen-based case management Forums on relevant health issues
Support Groups
Grocery Store Visits
Physical Education
And other diabetes management
services to seniors and their families
7. AGENCY PRACTICES CONT…
Health Insurance Community Garden
Enrollments Project
Bring awareness to child and
Provide low-income families and adult obesity by teaching them
pregnant women with enrollment to grow healthy foods.
assistance in the following
This Program takes place in
insurance programs:
two locations:
Healthy Families West Boys & Girls Club
Medi-Cal Mary Ella Center
Kaiser This Program provides
Food Stamp 20 on site garden beds
Fruit and vegetable education
Healthy food demonstrations
8. AGENCY SIGNIFICANCE
West Fresno Health Care Coalition plays a
significant role in the community and in the lives of
their clients by:
Advocating for the need in West Fresno community.
Empowering their clients to become more self-sufficient
and control of their own lives.
Each program within WFHCC honors the client’s self-
determination.
WFHCC believe every human has the right to
services and a healthy life by obtaining access to
healthy foods.
