March 1, 2023 PHC President and CEO Lupe Alonzo-Diaz looks forward to the exciting year ahead As we settle into the new year, Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC; formerly known as the California Medical Association Foundation) is looking forward to celebrating its 60th anniversary. read more
March 1, 2023 CalHealthCares loan repayment application cycle open until March 3, 2023 The CalHealthCares application opened on January 18, 2023, with a deadline of March 3, 2023. This is the fifth application cycle for the CalHealthCares Loan Repayment Program, with anticipated awards of up to $67 million to approximately 233 physicians and 36 dentists. read more
March 1, 2023 KidsVaxGrant 3.0 in supports Vaccines for Children Providers with $10,000 grants As California continues its efforts to vaccinate all eligible residents against COVID-19, the state recently allocated $2.5 million for Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers serving pediatric populations through KidsVaxGrant 3.0. read more
March 1, 2023 Women physicians of color wellness survey analysis underway A Women Physicians of Color Wellness Survey and virtual focus groups were conducted in 2022. The survey and virtual focus groups were utilized to help identify issues like burnout and post COVID-19 pandemic stress impacting physicians. read more
March 1, 2023 COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant awards millions to connect patients with treatment The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) contracted with Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) to administer the COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant program, with the goal of more expeditiously connecting patients who test positive for COVID-19 with therapeutic treatment. read more
February 27, 2023 KidsVaxGrant 3.0 deadline extended to March 3 The deadline to apply for a grant under the KidsVaxGrant 3.0 cycle has been extended to March 3, 2023. read more
February 22, 2023 PHC announces medical student grant recipients PHC recently announced almost $25,000 in MedStudentsServe awards across the state to support medical student projects to enhance the health and well-being of California’s communities. read more
February 22, 2023 PHC partners with CA Quits to provide free tobacco cessation resources for physicians As physicians, helping patients to quit tobacco or eliminate smoke exposure is one of the best things we can do for their health. PHC has partnered with CA Quits to provide you with free tobacco cessation resources and learning opportunities. read more
January 31, 2023 Physicians for a Healthy California announces New Chief Strategy Officer Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC), one of California’s leading advocates for improved community health, announced today that Emmie Johnson has been named the organization’s Chief Strategy Officer. read more
January 18, 2023 CalHealthCares loan repayment application cycle now open A new application cycle for the CalHealthCares Loan Repayment Program is now open. CalHealthCares provides loan repayment on educational debt for California physicians and dentists who provide care to Medi-Cal patients. read more