The West Fresno Health Care Coalition is a non-profit organization that addresses social justice and health issues in West Fresno, California through various programs. It is led by an Executive Director and Board of Directors, and has programs focused on nutrition, diabetes care, health insurance enrollment, and more. The coalition aims to serve at-risk groups including low-income families, seniors, African Americans, Hispanics, and disabled individuals. Through outreach, education, and advocacy, the organization strives to empower the community and improve health and well-being.

1. WEST FRESNO HEALTH CARE
COALITION
Non-Profit Organization

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.

9. QUESTIONS???
 How does your country approach the issues
of community health?
 What kind of services are provided to
prevent or bring awareness to community
health?
 Is
obesity one of the major issues when it
comes to your community’s health?