AGENDA
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12 AGENDA STAFF REPORT
CALEXICO
DATE: April 20, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
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APPROVED BY:
REVIEWED BY: Sandra L. Fonseca, Interim Finance Director PREPARED BY: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Letter of Support for Calexico Wellness Center ========= ======
Recommendation:
Approval of Letter of Support for Calexico Wellness Center.
Background:
The Calexico Wellness Center is seeking the City's support in their efforts to obtain a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike certification. Health Center Program Look- Alikes are community-based health care providers that meet the requirements of the HRSA Health Center Program, but do not receive Health Center Program funding. They provide primary care services in underserved areas, provide care on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay and operate under a governing board that includes patients.
Discussion & Analysis:
Look-Alike's were established to maximize access to care for medically underserved populations and communities by allowing entities that do not receive Health Center Program funding to apply to become part of the Health Center Program. Both Health Center Program award recipients and look-alikes:
• Provide comprehensive primary health care services that are responsive to identified health care needs,
Provide services to all persons regardless of ability to pay, and AGENDA • Must meet all Health Center Program requirements. ITEM The City believes in the importance of building upon available resources and enhancing local partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes which will improve the overall well-being of Calexico residents.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Coordinated With:
Mayor's Office.
Attachment(s):
Letter of Support for Calexico Wellness Center.
City of Calexico
CALIFORN 0003398
COUN 608 HEBER AVENUE CALEXICO, CA 92231 (760) 768-2110 April 17, 2023
Blanca E. Morales
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
Calexico Wellness Center
420 Heffernan Avenue, Suite D
Calexico, CA 92231
Re: Letter of Support for Calexico Wellness Center
Dear Ms. Morales,
We are writing this letter in support of Calexico Wellness Center's (CWC) pursuit of becoming a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike. The work CWC has done with the community in Calexico for the past five years has demonstrated their dedication and unrelenting desire to improve the lives of their patients.
We believe in the importance of building upon available resources and enhancing local partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes that will overall improve the well-being of Calexico residents.
For any comments you may have, I can be reached by phone at (760) 768-2110 and by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
CITY OF CALEXICO
Raul Ureña
Mayor
cc: City Manager's Office