at saban community clinic, caring for our community includes caring for our team. Healthcare workers often carry the emotional weight of their patients’ experiences, especially those involving trauma, which can lead to secondary traumatic stress. This not only affects providers’ wellbeing, but also has a ripple effect on patients, families, and clinic culture as a whole.
To support staff health and reduce burnout, the Clinic has partnered with a Los Angeles-based somatic practitioner to offer sound healing sessions for our clinical providers. These restorative sessions offer a space for reflection, relaxation, and emotional grounding, an essential step in sustaining compassionate, long-term care.
In addition to employee wellness efforts, Saban continues to provide a wide range of therapeutic classes for patients. Group offerings have included Art Stress Management for Spanish Speakers, Grief and Loss, Postpartum Wellness, Mindfulness, and Recovery Mindset.
We’re deeply grateful to The Tracy Family Foundation for funding our sound healing sessions. Together, we are creating a culture of healing for everyone who walks through our doors — patients and providers alike.
Supporting staff and patients through healing programs
IN MEMORIAM
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
the clinic remembers friend and longtime supporter Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, who passed away on April 12th. Andrea was a writer, producer, director and Oscar nominated documentary filmmaker. She was deeply involved in the Los Angeles community as a founding member of the IKAR synagogue, founding parent of Larchmont Charter School and founding member of the X-Fund, a donor-advised fund that addresses the needs of women and girls in Los Angeles. Andrea was a fixture at the Friends of the Saban Community Clinic’s Annual Gala and was passionate about giving back to the community where she raised her family. She is survived by her husband David, producer and former President and CEO of Showtime Networks, Inc. and current Board President of the Friends of the Saban Community Clinic, and their three children, Clara, Charlie and Jesse. She will be missed.
An event in support of Saban Community Clinic
The Communicator Awards
Honoring Michael Feldman
PARTNER & CO-CHAIRMAN, NORTH AMERICA, FGS GLOBAL
Presented by Willow Bay
DEAN, USC ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATION
Julie Henderson
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, SNAP
Presented by Evan Spiegel CEO, SNAP
Shannon Ryan
PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION
Presented by Dana Walden
CO-CHAIRMAN, DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, June 5th 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Amazon Studios 9336 West Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Advisory Co-Chairs
Carrie Davis
Cassandra Bujarski
To purchase tickets or a sponsorship please visit www.sabancommunityclinic.org/comms
when russell moved to Los Angeles in 2021, he was stepping into a new chapter of his life — one filled with opportunity, advocacy, and purpose. His autism diagnosis, one he calls “an invisible disability” moved him to become an activist. As a public speaker, International Disability Rights Advocate and professor of Neurodiversity and Autism, a course at UCLA, Russell’s work takes him to campuses, conferences, and communities around the world, amplifying the voices of people with disabilities and championing inclusion.
But behind the scenes of this important work is something just as vital: access to compassionate, human-centered healthcare.
Two services that have made a profound difference in Russell’s life are the Clinic’s behavioral health program and its prescription delivery service. Russell immediately started seeing a therapist at the Clinic, which became a steady source of connection and healing during some of his most isolating times. Additionally, the prescription delivery service was incredibly accommodating for his disability. “I often struggle with the simple and excel at the extraordinary. A prescription delivery system that is convenient and reliable has made managing my health so much easier.”
I have been a patient at Saban since I moved to LA. I was on Medi-Cal and the Clinic was the first place I could make an appointment. From the very beginning, I felt seen and supported — not just as a patient, but as a person.” “
Russell also speaks highly of his physician, Dr. Khoury. “He humanizes the disability. I really appreciate him and the care he provides. He listens and he respects me.”
RUSSELL LEHMANN
Russell’s story is a reminder that access to healthcare is about more than appointments — it’s about designing systems that work for everyone. At Saban Community Clinic, that means offering services that meet people where they are and honoring the dignity of every patient who walks through our doors — or receives care from the comfort of their home.
For Russell, and so many others, this kind of care is life-changing. “I’m deeply grateful,” he says. “The Clinic’s commitment to patientcentered care is more than words — it’s something I experience every day.”
Avoice forchange, supported
DR. GHASSAN KHOURY
Annual Golf Classic
Honoring
Omar Al-Joulani
Event Chair: Mitch Rose
Monday, August 25th
Riviera Country Club (ranked as one of the top 50 golf courses in the world!)
11:00 check in 12:30 start
Post-event reception
To purchase a sponsorship, tickets, or to make a donation, visit sabancommunityclinic.org/golf or email us at events@sabancommunityclinic.org
STANDING STRONG FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
at saban community clinic , we provide care to over 25,000 patients each year, almost 80% of whom rely on Medi-Cal. That care is at risk — from both state and federal legislation that threatens how community health centers like ours operate and fund services. Proposed Medicaid cuts totaling $880 billion over ten years threaten coverage for millions, including many of Saban’s patients.
We believe in transparency and accountability — but also in the freedom to adapt to the needs of our patients. As these proposals unfold, we’ll continue to speak out, protect our community’s health, and fight for policies that strengthen, not weaken, the healthcare safety net.
Saban’s CSO, Jackie Provost and CEO, Muriel Nouwezem, with Senator Tim Kaine in Washington, D.C., advocating for accessible healthcare for all.
in the early 1990s, Jackie Schwartz, a now retired teacher at Rosewood Elementary, visited Saban Community Clinic for a vaccine. She was immediately struck by the warmth, kindness, and professionalism of the staff. “Everyone was so accommodating, and I felt like they truly cared,” she recalls.
Impressed by the care she received, Jackie and her husband Charlie soon began donating to the Clinic. They saw the value of an organization that provided essential healthcare to the community they lived and worked in. Over the years, their contributions continued to grow, as they realized how critical the Clinic was in meeting the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Two years ago, Charlie passed away, but Jackie continues to give in his memory, ensuring that the Clinic’s vital mission endures. When asked why she gives, Jackie reflects on her parents’ advice: “It’s not about counting your money, it’s about making your money count.” She adds, “I live in the moment, and that means being able to celebrate and support people. I want to see people doing well in our community.”
Now, more than 30 years after that first visit, Jackie has added Saban Community Clinic as a beneficiary in her will, ensuring her legacy of support will continue to impact the community. Her generosity is a testament to the power of giving and the lasting difference one person can make. We are deeply grateful for Jackie’s continued support and for the memory of Charlie, whose legacy lives on through their shared commitment to our mission.
