Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Madera
November 28, 2023
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Meet Andrew Contreras, a shining example of commitment and inspiration in Madera’s healthcare community.
Category: News & Updates
Almond Medical Campus Unveiling
November 21, 2023
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Unveiled in August 2022, Camarena Health announced the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Almond Medical Campus.
Meet Dr. Samaniego
November 2, 2023
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Born in Los Angeles and raised in Madera, Dr. Samaniego’s story is one of dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment to her community. As a child, her sensitive and caring nature was evident, and with encouragement from her parents, who were immigrant farm workers, she set her heart on becoming a physician. By seventh grade, the decision was made; she would dedicate her life to helping others.
Meet Cristina Rendon
November 2, 2023
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In the heart of Madera County, where the need for healthcare guidance is as vast as the fields that surround it, Cristina Rendon stands out as an advocate of proactive health and community support. Raised in a bustling household of six children by parents who did not speak English, Cristina quickly became the family’s bridge to the healthcare system, sparking a passion that would define her career.
Shine Together: Camarena Health’s Empowering Campaign for Women’s Health
October 31, 2023
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Camarena Health rolled out its “Shine Together” women’s health campaign in 2022, highlighting the unique healthcare needs of women in all stages of life. This
Camarena’s Healthy Culture: Employee Appreciation
October 1, 2023
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Showing Gratitude to Our Esteemed Employees As part of our commitment to creating a positive and healthy work environment for our employees, we organized several
Investing In Our Workforce
September 21, 2023
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As Camarena Health continued to hire and increase recruitment efforts in 2022 we also remained focus on ensuring our healthcare workforce had the skills and
Camarena Health Celebrates National Health Center Week 2023
September 5, 2023
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Each August, the collective efforts of health centers come together to highlight the health center movement’s significance and the profound influence these centers have within
Camarena Health 2022 Annual Report: Celebrating a Year of Progress and Impact
August 16, 2023
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We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2022 Camarena Health Annual Report! This report provides an insightful glimpse into our unwavering commitment to
Meet Our Promotores
July 11, 2023
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Meet Our Promotores de Salud At Camarena Health, our Promotores de Salud program is a testament to the power of community engagement and the ripple
Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon
June 14, 2023
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Reflecting on this year’s Scholarship Fundraiser, held on April 21 at the Veterans Memorial Building, we’re filled with gratitude. For the past 29 years Camarena
2023 Camarena Health Scholarship Awards Ceremony
June 14, 2023
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2023 Camarena Health Scholarship Awards Ceremony Since its inception in 1995, Camarena Health has proudly awarded 204 scholarships to students from Madera County who aspire
Make-A-Wish Send off for Jocelyn
June 14, 2023
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Recently, Camarena Health had the honor of partnering with Make-A-Wish to bring a special wish to life for a truly resilient local child, Jocelyn. Our
Camarena Health Sponsors Local Child Through Make-A-Wish
November 14, 2022
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Camarena Health Sponsors Local Child Through Make-A-Wish Camarena Health hosted a send-off for Luis, age 13 of Madera, a Make-A-Wish recipient who is on his
Bridging the Gap of Health for the Community
November 10, 2022
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Bridging the Gap of Health for the Community The Camarena Health Mobile Unit: Raymond is a small town in the foothills of Madera County about
We See You, Chowchilla
October 20, 2022
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We See You, Chowchilla At Camarena Health Optometry in Chowchilla, we believe that early detection of vision problems is the key to preventing further damage
Stories from the Heart: Our 2021 Annual Report
September 21, 2022
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At Camarena Health, we strive to carry out our core values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T) in the work and care
Camarena Health unveils 5-building medical campus in Madera
September 16, 2022
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Camarena Health unveils 5-building medical campus in Madera Last month, Camarena Health officially introduced its new 5-building campus on Almond Avenue to community stakeholders at
Improving Community Health By Preventing ACEs
December 21, 2021
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At Camarena Health, we are doing our part to improve community health. That’s why we’re working to prevent ACEs. ACEs stands for adverse childhood experiences.
Our Partnership with CHSU School of Medicine
December 6, 2021
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In 2020, Camarena Health embarked on a partnership with the newly instituted California Health Sciences University (CHSU) School of Medicine. The opportunity to provide graduate
Get to Know our Homegrown Staff
November 22, 2021
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We are proud of our strong commitment to community and health care. That means hiring staff who understand the unique issues facing our patients in
Mobile Health Unit Begins Service in 2020
October 26, 2021
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The month of October 2020 kicked off the launch of our Mobile Health Unit, a 43-foot state-of-the-art unit featuring two private exam rooms, fully equipped
Celebrating 2020 Successes with our second school-based health center
October 12, 2021
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Through a partnership with Matilda Torres High School health services, we opened our second School-Based Health Center. Conveniently connected to the school nurse’s office, the
AHEC Scholars Engaged with our Community
September 29, 2021
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Camarena Health partnered with Central Valley Health Network (CVHN) to provide Madera Unified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students the opportunity to participate in the California
2020 Economic Impact Report
September 23, 2021
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At Camarena Health, not only do we impact the health of our patients and community, but we impact the economy as well. As a trusted
Resilience: Our 2020 Annual Report
September 21, 2021
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2020 was a year we won’t soon forget. This past year marked our 40th Anniversary, and it served as a great reminder of the much-needed
The Wellness Center at Tesoro Viejo
June 15, 2021
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On Wednesday, June 2, Camarena Health broke ground on its new state-of-the-art Wellness Center at the Tesoro Viejo Town Center. The facility will be located
Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference
June 15, 2021
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Camarena Health hosted its 6th annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference May 24 and 25 at the Madera Technical Exploration Center to support Madera
Helping Patients Control Their Hypertension
November 13, 2020
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Helping Patients Control Their Hypertension Camarena Health demonstrated a 5.79% improvement in con-trolling patients with hypertension. This was attributed to our well-integrated patient care teams.
New Services and Expansion
November 6, 2020
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New Services Expansion Tele-Psychiatry In Madera, there is limited access to psychiatry services. Many patients have to commute an extended distance and wait months before