Health Center Partners

11/20/2025

Congratulations Imperial Beach Community Clinic for electing their new Chief Medical Officer Dr. Veronica Palomino!

Please help us welcome our current Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Veronica Palomino is a board-certified physician in both Family and Preventive Medicine, serving as Chief Medical Officer at Imperial Beach Community Clinic. With over a decade of experience in community health, medical education, and clinical leadership, she is dedicated to advancing equitable, high-quality care for underserved populations.

Dr. Palomino earned her MD from UT Southwestern Medical Center and her MPH in Epidemiology from San Diego State University. She completed dual residencies in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Underserved Medicine at UC San Diego. Her career spans roles as a medical school and residency faculty member, health center director, and public health researcher.

11/14/2025

Building resilient communities starts with preparedness! Our Emergency Preparedness team joined partners from CHCs, hospitals, County Public Health, and emergency management agencies for the Community Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Academy (CHEPA) Emergency Communications Symposium on Nov. 4–5.

From virtual sessions on alert systems and mass communication to hands-on workshops simulating complete infrastructure loss, this event reinforced the critical need for redundant, reliable emergency communication plans.

11/11/2025

Today we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice.

HCP recognizes the vital role veterans play in our communities and the importance of ensuring access to quality, compassionate care for those who have served. Your dedication inspires our mission to advance health equity and strengthen community health for all!

11/03/2025

We're pleased to announce that Sparkle Barnes has been appointed CEO and President of HCP's Family of Companies!

Sparkle has been part of Family of Companies leadership since 2010, including becoming President of CNECT in 2021, and being named Interim President and CEO of HCP in April.

Sparkle follows Henry Tuttle, who is retiring after 11 years of transformative leadership.

Read more here: https://hcpsocal.org/news/sparkle-barnes-named-president-and-ceo/

11/03/2025

Tribal health centers are more than care providers—they are pillars of equity, tradition, and healing. November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize their unique role in advancing health justice in our communities.

10/08/2025

We did it again!

Health Center Partners of Southern California has once again been recognized as one of San Diego’s Best Places to Work 2025!

This honor reflects the passion, purpose, and people that drive our mission to advance community health. Thank you to our incredible team for making HCP a place where impact and culture thrive.

10/06/2025

Today is National Child Health Day, a reminder that every child deserves a healthy start. We’re committed to supporting health centers that provide essential care to children and families across our communities. Together we’re building a future where every child can thrive.

10/06/2025

It’s National Primary Care Week! Primary care is the heart of community health, and health centers are at its core. HCP celebrates the providers, care teams, and advocates who ensure that nearly 34 million people nationwide receive accessible, high-quality care.

10/03/2025

A new chapter begins at Father Joe's Villages!

We’re proud to celebrate and support the incredible work of our member health center, Father Joe’s Villages, as they mark another major achievement in serving our neighbors with dignity and care, opening a 44-bed detox program.
Congratulations to Megan Partch. and the entire Father Joe’s Villages team!

10/02/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a time to reflect on our commitment to early detection and equitable care.

Community health centers are essential in making breast cancer screenings and education accessible to all, especially those who face barriers due to income, insurance, or geography.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, expand access, and stand together in the fight against breast cancer!

09/30/2025

Community health centers are on the brink of a funding crisis that could impact care for millions. Congress has the power to prevent this — but they must act now.
We’re calling on advocates and partners to speak up.

Let’s protect the care our communities rely on.

09/26/2025

Today, we honor California Native American Day as a time to celebrate the heritage, traditions, and enduring contributions of Native American communities across our state. At HCP, we proudly support our member Indian health centers, who provide vital care and culturally rooted services to Native communities.