LifeLong Health Centers Over 60 Health Center
LifeLong Medical Care’s story began here more than 39 years ago with the unwavering belief that continues to guide the organization today– that all people have the right to receive the healthcare and support they need. The year was 1976, in Berkeley, where the senior population faced a growing unmet need for health services. Enter a small group of Gray Panthers, whose members created an innovative solution– a milestone in elder care: the Over 60 Health Center. We provide many services including: primary care, chronic disease screenings, and mental health and social services for patients 60 years and older.
“ As I approach the front door of the health center each morning, I can’t help but smile as I know I will be greeted on the other side by patients that have allowed me into their lives, to share their joys and suffering, for the last 18 years. I know this human connection is a privilege and I will be forever grateful to our patients to be the recipient of this, their gift.” – Alison Roberts, Certified Nurse Midwife, LifeLong Employee (18 years)
Ashby Health Center LifeLong Ashby Health Center opened this year, located above the Ashby BART Station in the Ed Roberts Campus, in South Berkeley. Patients have access to a wide variety of providers and resources, such as primary care, women’s health services (including prenatal care), mental health services, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, acupuncture and podiatry.
West Berkeley Health Center A $2.1 million capital campaign was completed in 2014 to help accommodate the growing number of patients who are in need of our services. We provide primary care for both adults and children, women’s health services including pre- and post-natal care, and mental health services. A few of the outreach programs offered on site are, diabetes, cooking, and Zumba classes. We also offer a Centering Program for new mothers.
Cristina Rodriguez, assisting a patient at LifeLong Over 60 Health Center.
“ Although our work is never over, every day I leave knowing that our collective actions have made a real impact in the lives of our patients.” – L uis Renteria, HIV Services Coordinator, LifeLong Employee (3 years)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION LifeLong Medical Care and Gillian Fynn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), at LifeLong West Berkeley are honored to have received the 2015 Community Partner Award from the University of California, Berkeley School of Social Welfare. The School of Social Welfare makes two awards to community partners each year, one to the agency that has provided University of California students with the best learning opportunities, and one individual award for field instructor excellence. 2015 represents the first year an agency and an individual (from that agency) have received both awards.
Alison Roberts, Certified Nurse Midwife, listening to a baby’s heartbeat at LifeLong West Berkeley Health Center.
Jessica Van Kessel, Registered Nurse, with her patient at LifeLong Ashby Health Center.
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