Santa Cruz Community Health

12/05/2025

Join Our Team: Outreach & Enrollment Specialist 

Santa Cruz Community Health is looking for a dedicated Outreach & Enrollment (O&E) Specialist to help connect patients and community members with health coverage and essential programs like Medi-Cal, Covered CA, Kaiser CHCP, and CalFresh.

As part of our O&E team, you’ll:
• Lead enrollment efforts and assist patients with health coverage questions.
• Represent SCCH at community events, partnerships, and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with our team while working independently as a trained, trusted resource.
Bring your expertise, compassion, and passion for community health to a role that makes a real difference!

👉 Apply here: https://www.schealthcenters.org/careers/

11/30/2025

Our Chief Executive Officer, Anita Aguirre, had the joy of joining KSQD Community Radio Talk of the Bay for a rich conversation with host Christine Barrington, Patrice Vecchione, and poet Dion O’Reilly about our upcoming December 4 benefit.

This milestone event will honor Community Health’s history, celebrate its achievements, and look ahead to a future of continued service and advocacy. The evening will feature an incredible lineup of Monterey Bay Area poets. Ellen Bass headlines the event, joined by Terri Drake, Nancy Fowler, Teri Ketchie, Veronica Kornberg, Jennifer Lagier, Ruth Mota, Dion O’Reilly, Linda Serrato, and Patrice Vecchione, reading from Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond.

🎧 Listen to our KSQD interview here: https://ksqd.org/the-power-of-her-voice-poetry-reading-benefit-for-santa-cruz-community-health/ .tab=0

Join us next Thursday for a powerful night of poetry, community, and celebration. Tickets are available now — we’d love to share this evening with you.

For decades Santa Cruz Community Health has faithfully pursued its mission to improve the health of its patients and the community and advocate the feminist goals of social, political, and economic equality. On December 4th the public is invited to enjoy “The Power of Her Voice” featuring Poet E...

11/27/2025

Today we pause to express our deep gratitude for the trust, compassion, and generosity that make our work possible. To our patients, thank you for allowing us to be part of your care journey. To our dedicated staff, your passion and commitment inspire us every day. And to our donors, your support strengthens our mission and helps us create healthier communities.

From all of us at Santa Cruz Community Health, we wish you a joyful holiday filled with peace, connection, and gratitude. 🧡

11/25/2025

Our clinics will be closed for certain days during Thanksgiving weekend. Please see our holiday hours for each clinic below.

Live Oak Health Center & Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center:
Monday, 11/24 - Tuesday 11/25: 8 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 11/26: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thurs 11/27 - Sun 11/30: Closed

Santa Cruz Mountain Health Center:
Monday 11/24 - Wednesday 11/26: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thurs 11/27 - Sun 11/30: Closed

Nuestras clínicas estarán cerradas algunos días durante el fin de semana de Acción de Gracias. Por favor, vea los horarios para cada clinica abajo:

Centro de Salud de Live Oak y Centro de Salud Para Mujeres Santa Cruz:
Lunes 11/24 - Martes 11/25: 8 am - 8 pm
Miércoles 11/26: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Jueves 11/27 - Domingo 11/30: Cerrado

Centro de Salud de la Montaña:
Lunes 11/24 - Miércoles 11/26: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Jueves 11/27 - Domingo 11/30: Cerrado

11/24/2025

Our clinics will be closed for certain days during Thanksgiving weekend. Please see our holiday hours for each clinic below.

Live Oak Health Center & Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center:
Monday, 11/24 - Wednesday 11/26: 8 am - 8 pm
Thurs 11/27 - Sun 11/30: Closed

Santa Cruz Mountain Health Center:
Monday 11/24 - Wednesday 11/26: 8 am - 5 pm
Thurs 11/27 - Sun 11/30: Closed

Nuestras clínicas estarán cerradas algunos días durante el fin de semana de Acción de Gracias. Por favor, vea los horarios para cada clinica abajo:

Centro de Salud de Live Oak y Centro de Salud Para Mujeres Santa Cruz:
Lunes 11/24 - Miércoles 11/26: 8 am - 8 pm
Jueves 11/27 - Domingo 11/30: Cerrado

Centro de Salud de la Montaña:
Lunes 11/24 - Miércoles 11/26: 8 am - 5 pm
Jueves 11/27 - Domingo 11/30: Cerrado

11/24/2025

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!

A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Temple Beth El | 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos

This event is a call to come together now— in a moment when progress must be defended, and the voices of those impacted must be amplified.

The event invites the community to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of women and gender-diverse voices through an evening of poetry, connection, and purpose. In celebration of Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond, guests will enjoy readings from acclaimed poets Ellen Bass, Terri Drake, Nancy Fowler, Teri Ketchi, Veronica Kornberg, Jennifer Lagier, Ruth Mota, Dion O’Reilly, Linda Serrato, and Patrice Vecchione.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 each:

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11/21/2025

🎉Special Holiday Treat at Our Food Distribution! 🍗

We’re excited to offer frozen chicken at our food distribution. We hope this helps make your holiday celebrations even more special!

📍 Where: Live Oak Health Center
🗓️ When: Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (or until supplies run out)

🛑 Important:
- Supplies are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You must be present to receive a chicken.

This event is open to everyone, and no eligibility requirements apply.

🎉 ¡Un Regalo Especial para las Fiestas en Nuestra Distribución de Alimentos! 🍗

Esta semana, estamos emocionados de ofrecer pollo congelado en nuestra distribución de alimentos. ¡Esperamos que esto haga que sus celebraciones festivas sean aún más especiales! 🍗

📍 Dónde: Live Oak Health Center
🗓️ Cuándo: Viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2025
⏰ Hora: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (o hasta que se agoten los suministros)

🛑 Importante:
- Los suministros son limitados y se entregarán por orden de llegada.
- Debe estar presente para recibir un pollo.

Este evento está abierto para todos, sin requisitos de elegibilidad. ¡Esperamos verle allí!

11/16/2025

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!

A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Temple Beth El | 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos

This event is a call to come together now— in a moment when progress must be defended, and the voices of those impacted must be amplified.

The event invites the community to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of women and gender-diverse voices through an evening of poetry, connection, and purpose. In celebration of Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond, guests will enjoy readings from acclaimed poets Ellen Bass, Terri Drake, Nancy Fowler, Teri Ketchi, Veronica Kornberg, Jennifer Lagier, Ruth Mota, Dion O’Reilly, Linda Serrato, and Patrice Vecchione.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 each: https://www.schealthcenters.org/the-power-of-her-voice-a-benefit-poetry-reading-for-scch/

11/11/2025

🎤 Join us for The Power of Her Voice!

A special Benefit Poetry Reading in support of Santa Cruz Community Health.

📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Temple Beth El | 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos

Featuring talented Monterey Bay poets reading from Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond.

✨ Enjoy an evening of poetry, community, and connection — with light refreshments and books available for purchase.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 each: Link in our bio!

Since our founding, Santa Cruz Community Health has stood firm in our belief that health care is a human right. This event celebrates that legacy—honoring our history, uplifting women’s voices, and looking toward a future of continued service and advocacy.

10/28/2025

🍎 Important CalFresh Update:

Due to the federal government shutdown, new funds for November can’t be added to EBT cards until funding resumes.
 
✅ You can still use your current benefits.
🍞 Need food now? Visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food.

🔗 More info at cdss.ca.gov

 
🍎 Actualización importante de CalFresh:

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, no se pueden agregar nuevos fondos a las tarjetas EBT para noviembre hasta que se reanude la financiación.
 
✅ Aún puede usar sus beneficios actuales.
🍞 ¿Necesita comida ahora? Visite cafoodbanks.org/find-food.

🔗 Más información en cdss.ca.gov

10/24/2025

Enjoy a slice that gives back! 💚

Join us for a Woodstock’s Pizza Fundraiser on Nov 6, 12–9 PM. Dine in or order online at Woodstock’s (710 Front St.) and mention Santa Cruz Community Health or use code SCHEALTH at checkout.

🍕 Up to 20% of proceeds will support health services for our patients across Santa Cruz County!

10/21/2025

Getting a mammogram can help find breast cancer early — when it’s easier to treat. 💗
You may need a mammogram if you:
✅ Are 40 years or older
✅ Have a family member with breast cancer
✅ Notice changes in your breasts
 
Not sure if you need one? Talk to your doctor or give us a call — we’re here to help.

 
🎀 Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama.
Hacerse una mamografía puede ayudar a encontrar el cáncer de mama temprano, cuando es más fácil tratarlo. 💗
 
Es posible que necesite una mamografía si:
✅ Tiene 40 años o más
✅ Tiene un familiar con cáncer de mama
✅ Nota cambios en sus senos
 
¿No está segura si la necesita? Hable con su doctor(a) o llámenos — estamos aquí para ayudarle.