Community Health Councils (CHC) convened its second iteration of the Health Advocates Youth Healthcare Workforce Pipeline project this summer. CHC partnered with LA’s Promise Fund, Manual Arts High School, and St. John’s Well Child and Family Center to provide...
The workforce shortage across California is projected to increase over time, and health centers face many challenges in recruiting and retaining health care professionals – especially people of color and members of the community. In California, less than 30% of...
Earlier this summer, City Council released draft regulations and a draft zoning ordinance on the licensing for commercial cannabis businesses. Per Proposition 64 which was passed by voters in November 2016, commercial businesses can begin to operate as early as...
It is inevitable that change in the Crenshaw Corridor is underway with construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project. For decades members of the Crenshaw Corridor community have been advocating for a much needed face lift. Currently, there are several projects...
CHC is excited to release the following in-depth reports pertaining to issues in our current Health Systems and Built Environment landscape: California's Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Health Impact Assessment The “California’s Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Health Impact...
In a city as large as Los Angeles, it would be nearly impossible to dictate land use policy at the General Plan level. As such, the city has been divided into 35 Community Plan Areas. The South and Southeast Los Angeles Community Plans are adjacent to each other and...
In November 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, Marijuana Legalization for recreational use for people aged 21 and over. The proposition also imposed a 15% sales tax, cultivation taxes, and will require a state licensing system, however it allows for local...
The Budget Control Act of 2011 outlined key provisions to reduce the nation’s $14 trillion deficit. The Act calls for billions of dollars in cuts to defense and non-defense programs in FY 2011-2021. Read CHC's principles to guide deficit reduction discussions....