Health Education
Westside Family Health Center’s (WFHC) outreach team links individuals and families in the community to available health care services by networking with schools, community organizations, businesses, and social services programs. WFHC’s Community Outreach Workers conduct educational outreach sessions to increase awareness of WFHC’s low-cost and free services.
WFHC’s Outreach Services include community health education/presentations, disseminating outreach materials about WFHC’s free and low-cost services, participation in health fairs/community events, and connections to support services beyond health care offered by partner organizations.
Man Up is a HIV risk reduction program for men that have sex with men 18 years and older. Clients that participate in two individual educational sessions earn a $50 Amazon gift card. Clients that complete a 30 day follow up session earn a $40 Amazon gift card. Participants are linked to PEP and PrEP, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, and medical services. To schedule a session call 310-450-4773, x215, x246, or x247.
WFHC’s goals are to improve the patient care experience, improve the health and outcomes of the patient population, and reduce per capita costs of patient care. WFHC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Westside Family Health Center’s Federal Tax ID # is 95-2931931.
Funding for this website was provided by the Picerne Family Foundation.
This website is also supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
