Since 1965, community health clinics have helped close healthcare gaps across the United States. In California, about 15% of residents receive care at these clinics, which are especially important in rural areas and places with severe shortages of medical professionals, like right here in our Central Valley.
Lumira Healthcare is welcoming two new providers to our Modesto clinics: Dr. Bradley Stoker, DO, as our new Medical Director and family physician, and Dr. Fatma Gundogdu, MD, who joins our team in pediatrics. Their careers have taken them across different communities, specialties, and clinical settings, bringing a breadth of knowledge to our team and […]
Each year, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week, bringing community health centers across the country together to recognize their shared role in making healthcare more accessible. The week is also an opportunity to celebrate the patients, staff, partners, and communities at the heart of that work. For Lumira Healthcare, […]
Getting care isn’t always as simple as scheduling an appointment. From understanding insurance and coordinating referrals to finding transportation or language support, there can be obstacles that make healthcare feel overwhelming. Right now, many California families are also navigating their annual Medi-Cal renewals. For some, keeping health coverage can feel just as complicated as accessing […]
Deadlines for back-to-school immunizations are closer than they seem, and appointment slots at clinics across the Central Valley fill up quickly as the school year approaches. Why Back-To-School Immunizations Can’t Wait California schools are required to check immunization records at school entry — especially for kids starting preschool, TK, kindergarten or entering 7th grade, where […]
Navigating Medi-Cal Changes Many families in the Central Valley are navigating uncertainty as California continues Medi-Cal redetermination and eligibility renewals. Changes in coverage status, renewal requirements, and paperwork can be confusing, causing some families to delay care while trying to understand what services and options are still available to them. For many, that uncertainty can […]
