Communities across the Central Valley face critical health care issues magnified by cultural and socio-economic barriers to services. Collaborating for expanded impact, The Fresno Regional Foundation is partnering with The California Endowment and the League of California Community Foundations to address unmet health needs of underserved residents in our region. Each of these programs, developed in conjunction with community providers, has an efficient base in existing resources while bringing new services to Valley residents.

Asthma Education for Rural Latino Children
Community Medical Center and Adventist Health - Selma Community Hospital coordinates the Asthma Education and Management Program (AEMP). Providing outreach and education, the program aims to reduce the factors contributing to asthma and prevent the escalation of this debilitating condition among children of farm-working families.

Rural Dental Health and Hygiene
The Children's Oral Care Network (COCN), in conjunction with county agencies, schools and local dental professionals, provides the underserved children of Tulare County access to prevention services and educational materials through a mobile dental care program.

Southeast Asian Health Care Access
Stone Soup Fresno, in collaboration with Hmong community leaders and organizations, works to create culturally and linguistically appropriate education materials to address tuberculosis and prevent the spread of communicable diseases. In the process, the effort also increases understanding of western medical practices among Southeast Asian residents.