Let’s Read: Camarena Health’s Innovative Literacy Program for Children
In 2002, Camarena Health launched a literacy program to promote early literacy to children between 6 months to 5 years old.
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Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Madera
Meet Andrew Contreras, a shining example of commitment and inspiration in Madera’s healthcare community.
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Almond Medical Campus Unveiling
Unveiled in August 2022, Camarena Health announced the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Almond Medical Campus.
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Meet Dr. Samaniego
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.
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Meet Cristina Rendon
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.
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Shine Together: Camarena Health’s Empowering Campaign for Women’s Health
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 wasn’t just another campaign – it was a clarion call, drawing attention to the unique healthcare needs that women grapple with at every life stage. From the joys of youth…
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Camarena Health’s Mobile Health Initiative: Making a Difference in Madera County
Madera County, like many regions, has residents who face challenges accessing essential healthcare. However, with Camarena Health’s Mobile Health initiative, we are taking active steps to bridge the healthcare gap. From partnerships with local organizations to bringing medical services directly to the community’s doorsteps, we are on a mission to ensure that everyone gets the…
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Camarena’s Healthy Culture: Employee Appreciation
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 employee appreciation events and activities throughout the year. These events included team-building activities, recognition awards, volunteer opportunities, and special celebrations for major holidays, among other initiatives. We are proud to…
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Investing In Our Workforce
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 compassion needed to provide the best patient experience. After the pandemic, patients were walking through our doors needing much more than just care. They were dealing with financial struggles, loss…
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Camarena Health Celebrates National Health Center Week 2023
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 their communities. Community Health Centers stand as pillars of strength, dedicated service, and compassionate care. They offer solace and empathy in times of sorrow, and in moments of triumph, they…
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Camarena Health 2022 Annual Report: Celebrating a Year of Progress and Impact
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 serving our community and creating a positive health impact. With a focus on five pivotal areas, we are excited to share with you our success stories, challenges we’ve overcome, and…
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Meet Our Promotores
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 effect of positive health advocacy. Among these dedicated volunteers are shining examples like Sara and Patricia, women whose commitment to promoting wellness has made an incredible impact within our Spanish…
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Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon
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 Health has hosted an annual fundraiser luncheon to provide scholarships to local students attending college or vocational school to pursue a career in a medical or health related field. Our…
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2023 Camarena Health Scholarship Awards Ceremony
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 to make a difference in the medical and heath related fields. Through these efforts, we’ve successfully raised a remarkable total of $318,200.00. The fundraising for these scholarships has been a…
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Make-A-Wish Send off for Jocelyn
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 teams joined hands to arrange a festive Hawaiian-themed send-off party at our Tesoro Viejo Wellness Center, where attendees showed up in their favorite Hawaiian shirts, bringing an atmosphere of joy…
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Empathy Training For Staff
Empathy Training For Staff Being a patient-centered health center, Camarena Health is always striving to increase quality of care for its patients. Camarena Health has noticed that more and more patients are walking through its doors with challenges that may not be apparent upon first glance. A major initiative was the implementation of an empathy…
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Delivering Good News for Oakhurst Patients
Delivering Good News for Oakhurst Patients A Camarena Health provider in Oakhurst is putting a positive light on patient health and has found herself more frequently giving the best news possible: “you’re cured.” Sheri Oswald, PA used to work in a gastrointestinal (GI) practice where she was taught how to identify Hepatitis C in blood…
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Camarena Health Sponsors Local Child Through Make-A-Wish
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 way to having his wish fulfilled at a Florida theme park. To learn more about Luis’s diagnosis and recovery of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, click here. “Camarena Health prides itself in…
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Bridging the Gap of Health for the Community
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 20 miles from the nearest major city. Due to the distance from major services, including healthcare, individuals and families often travel an hour or more to see a provider and…
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Quality Awards for Quality Healthcare
Quality Awards for Quality Healthcare Camarena Health staff went above and beyond the call of duty in 2021 by continuing to provide quality-based care to patients, and that does not go unrecognized. Camarena Health was awarded two Health Net Awards, an American Health Association – Controlling Blood Pressure recognition, and Health Resources and Services Administration…
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Protecting Our Community With COVID-19 Vaccine
Protecting Our Community With COVID-19 Vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort is without a doubt a monumental achievement for Camarena Health. Upon learning that a vaccine was now available to help fight the pandemic, the mission was clear: vaccinate as many people as possible. In the early tiers of vaccine distribution, Camarena Health worked with…
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We See You, Chowchilla
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 to your eyes and allowing for a wider range of treatment options. Our optometrist will take the time to listen to you and answer any questions you may have about…
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Delivering Quality Healthcare Through our Ag Partners
Delivering Quality Healthcare Through our Ag Partners Camarena Health and the agricultural community have deep roots in Madera County, this partnership is as long and rich as their legacies. In 2021, Camarena Health hosted 7 health-related events involving more than a dozen different partners in the agricultural community to provide medical services, COVID-19 and flu…
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Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health The worldwide conversation surrounding mental health has grown exponentially in the last decade and Camarena Health has been quick to adapt and expand its behavioral health services to meet the needs of the community. The most recent expansion has been in the form of the Camarena Health Behavioral Health…
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Stories from the Heart: Our 2021 Annual Report
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 we provide our patients every day. Every day, we hear stories. These stories are an essential part of providing care to our patients, impacting the community, and expanding access to…
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Camarena Health unveils 5-building medical campus in Madera
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 an open house event. Nicknamed the “Almond Campus”, this complex of 5 buildings at a combined 30,000 square feet brings new services in new facilities as well as replaced old…
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Camarena Health celebrates National Health Center Week 2022
Camarena Health celebrates National Health Center Week 2022 Community health centers across the country as well as celebrating the Camarena Health community in the Central Valley with events and giving to our employees, our agricultural partners, and children. Camarena Health employees were treated to Dutch Bros. coffee and massage guns. Employees at Agriland and Specialty…
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7th Annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference
7th Annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference Camarena Health hosted its 7th annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference on Friday, May 20. The conference was held at Madera Technical Exploration Center to support Madera Unified School District 8th grade students participating in the health pathway lab. The conference allowed students to interact with…
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10th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament Recap
We are excited to share the success of our 10th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament where we raised more than $80,000! On April 22nd, 144 golfers convened at the Dragonfly Golf Club to raise money supporting community benefit programs Camarena Health provides to patients and community members; programs such as Car Seats for Kids, Reach…
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Improving Community Health By Preventing ACEs
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. Adverse childhood experiences are potentially traumatic events occurring in childhood (0-17 years). For example: Experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect Witnessing violence in the home or community Having a family member…
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