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Marin City Health and Wellness Center Appoints Anita Juvvadi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

Marin City Health and Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing innovative health and wellness services to all, with the goal of African American Health Equity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Juvvadi, M.D., as its new Chief Medical Officer.

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2 years ago

March 21, 2023

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Dr. Juvvadi, a pediatrician by training, brings over 24 years of experience to MCHWC and previously held the role of Medical Director at Bay Area Community Health in Gilroy, California

Physician leader brings over two decades of experience as organization continues its expansion across Bay Area.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 13, 2023 — Marin City Health and Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing innovative health and wellness services to all, with the goal of African American Health Equity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Juvvadi, M.D., as its new Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Juvvadi, a pediatrician by training, brings over 24 years of experience to MCHWC and previously held the role of Medical Director at Bay Area Community Health in Gilroy, California. In 2001 Dr. Juvvadi founded a private practice, which was later acquired by Stanford Medical Center. She continued as the director of her clinic while also serving as the Medical Director for Stanford Medical Center’s pediatric urgent care clinic.

“We’re extremely excited to have Dr. Juvvadi join the Marin City Health and Wellness team,” said Harold Wallace, Chief Executive Officer of MCHWC. “Her wealth of experience as a leader, combined with her expertise in the areas of health and nutrition, adolescent medicine, and developmental and behavioral pediatrics, will continue the clinical excellence our patients and community deserve.”

Nancy Johnson, Chair of the Board of Directors at MCHWC, highlighted Dr. Juvvadi’s appointment as a key component of the organization’s current expansion efforts.

“We share the excitement of Dr. Juvvadi’s arrival and eagerly anticipate working with her as we move forward with our expansion projects in Marin City and San Rafael,” said Johnson. “Looking ahead, we recognize the impact Dr. Juvvadi’s contributions will have on our patients and community as the first pediatric specialist in our organization’s history.”

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Dr. Juvvadi is excited to bring her public service commitment to MCHWC. “I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization with such a rich history of serving the community,” she said. “I look forward to doing all I can toward making Marin City Health and Wellness Center a healthcare home for all those in need of high-quality care services.”

Dr. Juvvadi received her medical training at Gandhi Medical College in India and completed both her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric radiology and her pediatric residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Additionally, Dr. Juvvadi completed a transitional internship at Framingham Union Hospital in Boston and has been active with an NGO in southern rural Ethiopia for several years.

Dr. Juvvadi began her role as Chief Medical Officer on March 1.

About Marin City Health and Wellness Center

Marin City Health and Wellness Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit FQHC headquartered in San Rafael. There are three locations throughout the Bay Area, including the Marin City Clinic in Marin City, The Bayview Clinic at the Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center in San Francisco, and a women’s health center in San Rafael scheduled to open this spring.

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Oakland Post: Week of November 27 – December 3, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of November 27 – December 3, 2024, 2024

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November 30, 2024

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OCCUR Hosts “Faith Forward” Conference in Oakland

The conference featured Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon, who will begin her term representing California’s 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in January.
Simon was honored with a special recognition from OCCUR for her civic and nonprofit leadership.

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1 week ago

November 24, 2024

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President and CEO of OCCUR addresses the audience at OCCUR Faith Forward 2024 Conference at Resurrection Church. Photo by Carla Thomas.

By Carla Thomas

The Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR) hosted its Faith Forward 2024 Conference on Nov. 8 at Resurrection Church in Oakland.

The conference featured Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon, who will begin her term representing California’s 12^th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in January.

Simon was honored with a special recognition from OCCUR for her civic and nonprofit leadership. During her remarks, She commended nonprofits making a difference, and shared how she looked forward to representing Oakland and surrounding areas.

Simon also encouraged attendees to continue fighting despite their concerns about the presidential election results. She also cautioned that there may be resources that are discontinued as a result.

“We know the assignment. We have many of the resources right within our own community, and we will be ok,” Simon assured the audience.

The conference led by OCCUR president, Dr. David B. Franklin, also featured panels on funding opportunities, case studies, economic development, sustainable housing solutions, and organizing for action.

“In order for organizations serving the community to thrive, everyone must collaborate, share resources, and not operate in silos,” said Franklin.

Speakers included San Francisco Foundation CEO, Fred Blackwell, San Francisco Foundation FAITHS Program Director Dr. Michelle Chambers, and Kingmakers of Oakland Founder, Chris Chatmon. Guests were briefed on how Kingmakers of Oakland has gone from a budget of zero to several million and is set to acquire 200 acres of property to expand their programs serving young boys. The leadership at the San Francisco Foundation encouraged nonprofits, churches, and community leaders to work together, especially when donations and funding numbers are lower.

Ben Bartlett of Berkeley City Council; Trevor Parham, CEO of Oakstop; and CEO of the Lao Family Community Development, Inc., Kathy Chao Rothberg, inspired attendees with stories about their journeys in the nonprofit sector.

Additional speakers included Deka Dike, CEO of Omatachi; Landis Green, CEO of DGS Strategies; Sasha Werblin, Director of Economic Development, LISC Bay Area; Oakland City Councilmember Treva Reid; Faith and Justice Organizer of East Bay Housing Organizations, Ronnie Boyd; and Todd Bendon, Executive Director of Faith in Action East Bay; among others.

The event allowed community leaders, faith-based leaders, and nonprofits to gain Insight on how to strengthen their profits financially, and communally.

OCCUR has served the community for over 70 years supporting the wellbeing of historically marginalized communities with collaborative strategies. For more information visit occurnow.org

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Richmond’s New Fire Chief Sworn In

“Chief Osorio rose up through the ranks in the Richmond Fire Department over the last 21 years before being elevated to chief,” noted Harpreet Sandhu, field representative for Congressmember John Garamendi,. “He joined the department in 2002 and has served in multiple roles including firefighter, engineer, captain, battalion chief, training director and deputy fire chief.”

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November 24, 2024

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Chief Osorio (far left) was sworn in at a well-attended ceremony at Richmond City Hall on Nov. 15. All photos by Mike Kinney.

By Mike Kinney
The Richmond Standard

Richmond Fire Chief Aaron Osorio was sworn into his new role in a well-attended ceremony at Richmond City Council Chambers on Friday, Nov. 15.

The crowd included Osorio’s family and friends, rank-and-file Richmond firefighters, fellow fire chiefs from Bay Area agencies, elected officials and community members.

Richmond City Manager Shasa Curl provided an introduction and acknowledged Chief Osorio’s “heroic service to Richmond.”

Harpreet Sandhu, field representative for Congressmember John Garamendi, presented the chief with a Congressional Commendation, citing his 23 years of serving in the fire service in Richmond in numerous positions.

“Chief Osorio rose up through the ranks in the Richmond Fire Department over the last 21 years before being elevated to chief,” Sandhu noted. “He joined the department in 2002 and has served in multiple roles including firefighter, engineer, captain, battalion chief, training director and deputy fire chief.”

The chief’s wife, Maria, and two sons Roman and Mateo helped perform the badge-pinning.

Richmond City Clerk Pamela Christian then conducted the swearing-in ceremony.

Chief Osorio thanked his family, colleagues, and city for their support, calling it “very humbling” to take on leadership of an “amazing organization.”

Once the ceremony was done, the chief stated, “I’m ready to get to work.”