Adult Pneumococcal Vaccination
The aim of this project was to increase the rate of pneumococcal vaccinations among ethnic minority and low income adult populations in Los Angeles County. Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) worked with ten Los Angeles-based primary care practices to ultimately achieve an average growth rate of 19 percent in adult pneumococcal vaccinations. Learn More
Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE)
The AWARE project was initiated by Physicians For a Healthy California (PHC) in 2000, as a long-term statewide effort to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics. Physician organizations, public health agencies, consumer and community-based organizations, government representatives and the pharmaceutical industry have all worked to achieve the mission and goals of this project. Learn More
Climate Change Champions
Climate Change and Health was a 2-year statewide initiative focused on expanding the diversity of voices speaking about the impacts of climate change on health. By mobilizing health provider champions, especially within communities of color, this initiative aimed to increase public understanding and support for climate change solutions. Learn More
Obesity
The purpose of the Physicians For a Healthy California (PHC) Obesity Prevention Project was to reduce the prevalence of obesity in children and their families. The project also addressed obesity related diseases, such as diabetes. Learn More
Prediabetes & Diabetes
Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) and the Network of Ethnic Physicians Network (NEPO) partnered with the American Medical Association (AMA) to educate physicians and health care providers about identifying and managing prediabetes and diabetes in their patient populations. Learn More