OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL The daughter of a biology professor mother and an agricultural engineer father, Dr. Guisela Castaneda Juarez was always drawn to the sciences and got to see firsthand the inequality of the countryside in her native El Salvador. She combined both of those interests when she became a doctor with the intent
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL Each February, the American Health Association sponsors National Children’s Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, something that Dr. Damaris Arriola Zarate does every day as a dentist at Clínica Romero. Born in El Salvador, Dr. Arriola Zarate identifies and shares the background of many of
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL Health is a human right. Everyone is entitled to it, regaradless of race, religion, or economic status. It’s a mission engrained in the spirit of Clínica Romero, which is committed to providing health to those who come through its door, no matter if the person has insurance or needs help
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL A common saying reads that “The eyes are the window to the soul,” and keeping those eyes healthy and looking their best should be a priority for anyone. One way to do this is through a comprehensive eye exam, which can detect eyesight problems at an early stage before they’re too
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL Clínica Romero has joined numerous organizations in a donation campaign for the victims of the fires that have ravaged Los Angeles in recent days. “This is a time when Latinos must unite, especially the organizations that have historically supported the community. We cannot remain idle; there is much need,” said
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL A “macho” attitude, cultural and societal beliefs, and a distrust of doctors often prevents Latino men from going regularly to see a physician. But a regular check up, especially for those in families with a history of heart disease and diabetes in their families, or whenever unexplained pains and
Families in Los Angeles have had a tough year. The rising costs of food and utilities continue to increase. Likewise, the homeless population living on the streets keeps growing. As a result, many people will rely on various organizations that will provide food assistance, so that this Thanksgiving isn’t as painful as it could
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL November is National Diabetes Month, a time when health agencies try to bring attention to a disease that affects 38 million people in the country, 9.7 million of whom don’t even know it. Efren Avalos was one of those who didn’t know it. A native of Nayarit, Mexico, the
OPRIMA AQUI PARA ESPAÑOL Enrollment for Covered California—the state’s health insurance marketplace—has begun and this year, even more Californians can get coverage. Earlier this year, the state expanded Medi-Cal—the free, state healthcare insurance program— to those ages 26 through 49 regardless of immigration status. Eligibility for the program is based on income level and