At Camarena Health, we believe that serving our community goes far beyond the walls of our health centers. Our tagline—“We are community. We are family.
National Health Center Week 2024 was a remarkable celebration at Camarena Health, highlighting our commitment to our community and the diverse groups we serve. Throughout
In 2002, Camarena Health launched a literacy program to promote early literacy to children between 6 months to 5 years old.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Madera, Dr. Samaniego’s story is one of dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment to her community. As a child, her sensitive and caring nature was evident, and with encouragement from her parents, who were immigrant farm workers, she set her heart on becoming a physician. By seventh grade, the decision was made; she would dedicate her life to helping others.
In the heart of Madera County, where the need for healthcare guidance is as vast as the fields that surround it, Cristina Rendon stands out as an advocate of proactive health and community support. Raised in a bustling household of six children by parents who did not speak English, Cristina quickly became the family’s bridge to the healthcare system, sparking a passion that would define her career.
Madera County, like many regions, has residents who face challenges accessing essential healthcare. However, with Camarena Health’s Mobile Health initiative, we are taking active steps
Each August, the collective efforts of health centers come together to highlight the health center movement’s significance and the profound influence these centers have within
Meet Our Promotores de Salud At Camarena Health, our Promotores de Salud program is a testament to the power of community engagement and the ripple
Reflecting on this year’s Scholarship Fundraiser, held on April 21 at the Veterans Memorial Building, we’re filled with gratitude. For the past 29 years Camarena
2023 Camarena Health Scholarship Awards Ceremony Since its inception in 1995, Camarena Health has proudly awarded 204 scholarships to students from Madera County who aspire
Recently, Camarena Health had the honor of partnering with Make-A-Wish to bring a special wish to life for a truly resilient local child, Jocelyn. Our
Delivering Good News for Oakhurst Patients A Camarena Health provider in Oakhurst is putting a positive light on patient health and has found herself more
Camarena Health Sponsors Local Child Through Make-A-Wish Camarena Health hosted a send-off for Luis, age 13 of Madera, a Make-A-Wish recipient who is on his
Bridging the Gap of Health for the Community The Camarena Health Mobile Unit: Raymond is a small town in the foothills of Madera County about
Delivering Quality Healthcare Through our Ag Partners Camarena Health and the agricultural community have deep roots in Madera County, this partnership is as long and
7th Annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference Camarena Health hosted its 7th annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference on Friday, May 20. The
We are excited to share the success of our 10th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament where we raised more than $80,000! On April 22nd, 144
At Camarena Health, we are doing our part to improve community health. That’s why we’re working to prevent ACEs. ACEs stands for adverse childhood experiences.
We are proud of our strong commitment to community and health care. That means hiring staff who understand the unique issues facing our patients in
Through a partnership with Matilda Torres High School health services, we opened our second School-Based Health Center. Conveniently connected to the school nurse’s office, the
Camarena Health is proud to have partnered with the Make-A-Wish Adopt-A-Wish program to provide a positive impact on a child’s life. On average, a wish
On Wednesday, June 2, Camarena Health broke ground on its new state-of-the-art Wellness Center at the Tesoro Viejo Town Center. The facility will be located
Camarena Health hosted its 6th annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference May 24 and 25 at the Madera Technical Exploration Center to support Madera
We are excited to share the success of our 9th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament where we raised more than $56,000! On April 30th, 144
We are happy to announce that the Camarena Health Promotores de Salud is continuing to partner with UC Merced for a new research project. The project “Promotoras and Community Based
Helping Patients Control Their Hypertension Camarena Health demonstrated a 5.79% improvement in con-trolling patients with hypertension. This was attributed to our well-integrated patient care teams.
New Services Expansion Tele-Psychiatry In Madera, there is limited access to psychiatry services. Many patients have to commute an extended distance and wait months before
CAM Health Internship Programs Camarena Health is proud to provide Central Valley students with the opportunity to learn and work at our facilities. This work
Madera South Health Pathway Trauma, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships In October, Madera South’s Mr. Coppola and two Madera South ROP MedicalCareer alumni were
Making Connections & Making Changes Agriland Wellness Plan We supported our ag community by partnering with Agriland Farms to provide biometric screenings for their employees.
