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La Maestra Supporting the San Diego Region
Dedicated to transforming the health and well-being
of low-income and immigrant residents through
compassionate care, self-sufficiency and community
participation La Maestra Community Health Centers has
grown into an award-winning health organization that
serves on average 200 low-income residents a day and has
treated an estimated 65,000 patients since 1990. (In
2005, La Maestra reported 85,000 visits from its
patients).
As a member of Southern California's Council
of Community Clinics, it is the only health center of
its kind in the three communities its serves - City
Heights, El Cajon and National City. Low-income and
immigrant residents rely heavily on La Maestra to be the
"safety net" for their health and non-medical needs.
Through its Circle of Care model, La Maestra provides a
values-based care approach for providing programs and
services. This model places the highest priority on
compassionate care and developing self-sufficiency.
La
Maestra (Spanish for "the teacher") provides a unique
level of care where residents find not only a "medical
home" but a "family" of staff and volunteers that care
about their entire health and well-being. (See
Circle of Care).
