Dear friends, colleagues, and partners,
Every year, I am excited to share the impact that Saban Community Clinic has had with our supporters. While it’s easy to get caught up in the magnitude of numbers, for me the most important measure of our work is the individual lives we touch.
The day-to-day care we provide our patients makes an incredible difference for individuals, for families, and within our communities. Care is more than a service, it has a ripple effect. Every clinic visit, filled prescription, therapy session, or dental appointment makes a difference by inspiring that patient to play an active role in their own health. The everyday activities at Saban are truly empowering.
In 2024, we were focused on day-to-day details — making sure all of the building blocks are in place to ensure lasting success. From the moments our providers spent talking to patients to better personalize their care, to our detailed plans for expansion, to the partnerships we nurtured, to all of the training we provided our staff, every action has been intentional. Because every effort we make to strengthen the care we provide helps us better serve our community and impact more lives.
The strong foundation that we have built is the cornerstone for our plans for continued growth. Together, we are taking the steps to transform healthcare in Los Angeles. Each patient we serve brings us closer to that goal, but more importantly, it provides that individual the support they need to live their best life. And that is why we do this work with enthusiasm, passion, and true appreciation for our fellow human beings.
With gratitude,
Muriel Nouwezem CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHE/HER
SABAN
Personalized care. Empowering health.
Marilyn and Abraham
“ Marilyn was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism.
Watching her thrive in her therapy has been healing. Her connection with Dr. Waldman is so special, and I am beyond grateful for the care they give her. Together, they’re helping her discover her potential, and we are so thankful.” ABRAHAM
“ I adore the care I’m provided at Saban. I feel I’m making significant progress with the behavioral health care I’m receiving and my ongoing therapy. Thank you to all those involved in my journey.”
We provided 3,000 more psychiatry visits and group sessions than the year prior.
“ The Saban Community Clinic is probably the best clinic anywhere. The staff and doctors go out of their way to help you and make it as easy as possible with the best medical care. Very thorough and great all the way around.”
SCC received several federal Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges in 2024 for achievements in access, quality, health equity, and health information technology.
“ My son had a super positive experience at his very first dental visit. He came home and brushes his teeth several times a day now. He also loves to pretend play as a dentist with his baby sister. It's adorable. Thank you for being such an amazing provider!” We supported more than 16,000 dental visits in 2024.
“ It is so easy and comfortable to communicate openly and honestly with Dr. Vuong and her support staff. I know they are paying attention to what I say, and I always feel informed. The acupuncture treatments have made a world of difference in relieving my constant and chronic neck pain.” We provided 4,230 patient visits in our alternative pain management clinic.
“ I had my entire pregnancy experience with Saban. Dr. Portillo is the best. Everyone in the clinic is so supportive and warm-hearted. I am so grateful for the services they gave me.”
Our Centering Pregnancy Program has resulted in a 51% decrease in low birth weights and a 76% breastfeeding success rate.
The impact adds up.
157,623 patient visits (a 7% increase over last year)
86% of our patients live below the Federal Poverty Line. 11% of our patients are unhoused.
25,708 patients
5,768,773 dollars in free services provided
15,249 pediatric visits
132,530 prescriptions filled
10,810 cancer screenings
25,680 mental health visits
16,237 dental visits
5,693 free showers
Successful events drive greater impact.
Our 2nd Annual Creators in Action event celebrated the contributions of content creators Jay Shetty, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, and Malik Ducard, Chief Content Officer at Pinterest.
The inaugural Communicator Awards brought together the marketing and PR industry to honor Willow Bay, The Lede Company, and Louisa Hager, for their efforts in sharing Saban’s work more broadly.
Our community came together to raise vital dollars and recognize Leadership Award honoree Casey Bloys and Lenny Somberg Award recipients David Eilenberg and Hayden Meyer at our 48th Annual Dinner Gala.
The reality TV industry turned out in full force to celebrate Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman, acclaimed unscripted producers and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction, at our 7th Annual Let’s Get Real cocktail party.
Music industry execs hit the green together to recognize entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul Wachter at our 28th Annual Golf Classic.
OFFICERS
David Nevins
President
Bela Bajaria Vice President
Morgan Wandell 2nd Vice President
Brent Weinstein
More than 300 patients enjoyed receiving gifts and bags of produce, playing games, jumping in the bounce house, and visiting with Santa — true joy during the holiday season.
Treasurer
David Eilenberg
Secretary
Richard Weitz
Immediate Past President
MEMBERS
Orly Adelson
Lou Adler
Irving Azoff
Peter Benedek
Albert Cheng
Carrie Davis
Sam Fischer
Rob Friedman
Andy Friendly
David T. Friendly
Robert Greenblatt
Ellen Hoberman
Tom Hoberman
Pearlena Igbokwe
Jay Levine
Warren Littlefield
Michael Lombardo
Howard C. Mandel
Steven Marenberg
Barbara Marshall
Hayden Meyer
Faye Miller
Steve Mosko
David Nochimson
Andy Patman
Tina Perry
Lou Pitt
Kevin Reilly
Mitch Rose
Bruce Rosenblum
Eric Siegel
Shauna Spenley
Marcia Steere
Sandra Stern
Dana Walden
Crockett Woodruff
Lynn Williams
Barbara Yaroslavsky*
*In Memoriam
Fiscal year July 1 , 2023 to June 30 , 2024
Board of Directors Executive Leadership Team
Muriel Nouwezem
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Noble, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Kevin Wong
Chief Financial Officer
Jackie Provost
Chief of Strategy Officer
Adam Friedman
Chief Marketing and Advancement Officer
Van Anh Dastur, DDS Chief Dental Officer
Chantal Washington Chief Human Resource Officer
Judd Zinberg Board Chair
OFFICERS
Celia Brugman
Vice Chair
Clare Driscoll
Treasurer
Rolando Gomez
Secretary
Mitchell Pindus
Immediate Past Chair
MEMBERS
Dante Alencastre
Antonio Becerra
Jesse Bronner
Carol W. Buitrago
Lynn Franzoi
Christina Harris, MD
Ingrid Palmer
Luis Pardo
Richard Rifenbark, JD
Karen Sanchez
PARTNERS
Organizations and educational affiliations
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
American Career College
APLA Health & Wellness
Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
The Center at Blessed Sacrament
Centering Healthcare Institute
Eisner Health
Exact Sciences
Glendale Career College
Health Care LA, IPA
Health Net
Hollywood Food Coalition
Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Center
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
In the People’s Corner
Kaiser Permanente
LA Care
LA Family Housing
Maple Counseling
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
Pacific Clinic
Pacifica Health Foundation
Peace Over Violence
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
Plunum Health
QueensCare Health
Regal Medical Group
Shenandoah University
Special Services for Groups
Tarzana Treatment Centers
The Center at Blessed Sacrament
The People Concern
The Weingart Center
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Venice Family Clinic
Weingart Center
West Coast University
Westside Family Health Center
WIC Van Ness and Normandie Centers
Government entities
California Department of Public Health
Department of Health Services
City of Beverly Hills
County of Los Angeles
Health Resources and Services Administration
L.A. Homeless Services Authority
State of California
Associations and coalitions
California Primary Care Association
Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County
Hollywood4WRD
Midtown Los Angeles Homeless Coalition
Institutional supporters
Diane & Dorothy Brooks Foundation
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation
The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation
Good Hope Medical Foundation
The Johnny Carson Foundation
Kirchgessner Vision Foundation
Lon V Smith Foundation
The Louis & Harold Price Foundation
The Ralph M Parsons Foundation
RAR Foundation
The Rose Hills Foundation
The Sam Simon Foundation
The Tracy Family Foundation
Wurwand Foundation
sabancommunityclinic.org
Beverly Health Center 8405 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048
S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Center
6043 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Wallis Annenberg Children & Family Health Center
5205 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038
