Health care services and resources
Health care services are provided by an assortment of organizations in Whittier, CA and the surrounding areas.
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AltaMed
AltaMed serves the entire family with primary medical care, HIV and chronic care, dental clinics and complete senior long-term care services, including senior case management, and the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
AltaMed also delivers disease management programs, health education, youth services, and specialty HIV/AIDS care.
There are 32 AltaMed locations, of varying services, for the Los Angeles County, one of these locations’ contact information is the following:
AltaMed Medical Group
- Location: Pico Rivera, Slauson 9436 E Slauson Ave, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
- Phone (562) 949-6069
- Fax (562) 949-0199
General contact information
- Location: Corporate Headquarters, 2040 Camfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040
- Phone: (323) 725-8751
- Phone for the hearing impaired: (800) 735-2922
- Hours for AltaMed headquarters (hours for clinics and centers vary): Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Website: altamed.org
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Gary Center
We offer high quality, low-cost primary health care at seven state-of-the-art clinic sites in San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties.
For your convenience, some of our sites offer extended evening and weekend hours, same day appointments, pharmacy and laboratory services on-site, and free door to door transportation.
Our board-certified or board-eligible medical doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners serve all members of the community, regardless of insurance status. Uninsured patients can receive help in enrolling in insurance or may be eligible to pay on a sliding fee scale.
The services we offer are: Behavioral Health, Chiropractors, Community Health, Dental, HIV and Immunizations, Insurance Assistance, Optometrists, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, a Teen Clinic, and a wide range of medical care for adults, children and families.
Contact information
- Phone: (844) 308-5003
- Location: 341 South Hillcrest Street, La Habra
- Hours: Monday, Thursday ESL, 10:00am to 12pm, Friday-Food Distribution 9am to 11am and Nutrition Classes Starts at 11am
- Website: http://www.vistacommunityclinic.org
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Hotlines
- National HIV/AIds Hotline: (800)-CDC-INFO
- L.A. County Department of Services: (800) 427-8700
- Los Angeles County/ USC General Hospital: (323) 226-2622
- Los Angeles Free Clinic: (323) 653-1990
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American Red Cross
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
- Location: 6706 Friends Ave. Whittier, CA 90601
- Website: www.redcross.org
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Chapcare
A growing Federally Qualified Health Center with five clinics in the San Gabriel Valley. We provide comprehensive preventative and primary health care services, as well as pediatric, women’s health, behavioral health and dental care.
We have two clinics in the nearby area:
- 10408 Vacco St. in South El Monte
- 10127 Garvey Ave. in El Monte
If you are interested in setting up an appointment at one of our clinics please call (626) 993-1212.
We also provide free health insurance enrollment services to the community.
If you are interested in determining your eligibility and/or applying for MediCal or Covered CA please give us a call at (626) 486-9729.
Website: www.chapcare.org
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Keep A Breast Foundation
The leading youth-focused, global, nonprofit breast cancer organization. Our mission is to eradicate breast cancer for future generations.
We provide support programs for young people impacted by cancer and educate people about prevention, early detection, and cancer-causing toxins in our everyday environment.
Website: www.keep-a-breast.org
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Latino Diabetes Association
An organization committed to delivering culturally relevant diabetes prevention information and self-management education in the Latino and under served communities.
Our Belief, through credible, persuasive, timely information coupled with education and emotional support, a person may successfully modify their lifestyle to prevent the onset of diabetes or manage the impact of this illness.
- Location: 200 W. Mines Ave. Montebello, CA
- Website: www.lda.org
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Stepping Stones-Women’s Pregnancy Care Clinic
We are committed to partnering with women facing an unplanned pregnancy with practical and emotional support, through our stepping stones pregnancy support group.
Through education, one on one volunteer support and personal enrichment in their lives and the lives of their children.
- Location: 16147 E. Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA
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Whittier Río Hondo Aids Project
Provides ongoing support and assure the best quality of life for persons with HIV/AIDS related illnesses and their loved ones.
- Location: 12401 Slauson Ave. Unit G Whittier, CA
- Website: www.wrhap.org
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Women’s Pregnancy Care Clinic
A licensed medical clinic with a mission to help women facing an unplanned pregnancy. We offer free and confidential services including pregnancy tests, confirmation, ultrasounds, limited STD testing, options counseling, post-abortion healing and recovery groups.