What the Health?
Testing Times
As a major urban center, Los Angeles has been a hotspot for coronavirus for months. According to the L.A. County Department of Public Health, more than 271,000 cases have been reported in the county this year with a current testing positivity rate of 3%. This means our area remains in a Tier 1 status with "widespread" infections that continue to delay business re-openings including: indoor personal care services; indoor dining; indoor gyms; movie theaters; indoor houses of worship; and expanded capacity at indoor retail establishments and malls.

T.H.E. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Derrick Butler underscores the importance of following clinic precautions to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

"All employees, patients and visitors must wear face masks in all of our facilities. Employees should not come to work if they feel sick or have been exposed to anyone with known coronavirus infection. Please contact your supervisor if you are sick or have known exposure to get instructions," he says. "Let’s continue to all work together to keep our workplace safe."

As we head into flu season, now more than ever it is important for us to practice preventive care for ourselves and the patients we serve. T.H.E. will continue to provide safe, fast and reliable COVID-19 testing at no cost. We encourage everyone to get their flu shots and stay up to date on immunizations at all ages. Read more about "Why COVID-19 Means You Need a Flu Shot This Year" and share the information with others you care about.
Cliff's Corner
Making a Difference
The pandemic has changed our world and made everyday necessities vital in keeping our staff and patients safe and COVID-free.

T.H.E. is hugely grateful for the ongoing and generous support of our donors and friends. They are our HEROES and help us make a difference.
Employee Spotlight: Dr. Kendra Segura
As Seen on TV
It's been a particularly busy year for T.H.E.'s new OB/GYN Dr. Kendra Segura, an author and speaker who continues to be a champion for women's health in addition to being a mom of a baby boy and becoming a breakout star in Married to Medicine: Los Angeles on Bravo.

What you may not know about her is
Free Online Health Classes
Supporting Wellness
Besides continuing to offer Telehealth visits in addition to in-person appointments, T.H.E. offers free online classes to support the health and wellness of our patients and the community. To join online diabetes management classes visit this link. To get virtual weight management support visit this link. A paid Health Study for Women of Color is now available also online. Learn more at this link.
School-Based Health Care
We're Back!
While LAUSD students may be limited to distance learning, they can still access in-person health services as needed at two school-based sites operated by T.H.E.

At Dorsey High School, the mobile clinic will be seeing students on Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wellness Center at Crenshaw High School is serving students and the community, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August Highlights
National Health Center Week
Check out these fun photos from T.H.E.'s Staff Appreciation Day during National Health Center Week in August.
T.H.E. (To Help Everyone) Health and Wellness Centers