News & Updates

Advocating for Behavioral Health at State & County Levels Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is proud to recognize Dr. Jessica Apfel, Director of Behavioral Health Services, for being selected for two influential leadership roles in 2026

Spreading Holiday Joy with Adopt-A-Family at TVHC Every year, TVHC’s Family Support Services (FSS) hosts Adopt-A-Family, an opportunity for the TVHC team to donate gifts for families in need. Every family enrolled in the program

Celebrating Our 2025 Promotoras Academy Graduates Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is proud to celebrate the graduation of the 2025 Promotoras Academy cohort — a group of dedicated community members trained to serve as trusted health

Learn the Facts for Diabetes Awareness Month This November, Dr. Jodine Coe is spotlighting what everyone should know about diabetes, including common myths, risk factors, and steps you can take to protect your health. Check

Supporting Leadership Development: TVHC’s New Rising Leaders Cohort TVHC is proud to celebrate the success of the first group of the Rising Leaders Cohort, a new training initiative designed to nurture leadership skills, spark inspiration,

TVHC Recognized with the Target: BP Silver Achievement Award Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) with the Target: BP Silver

Learn the Facts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October, TVHC’s Women’s Health department shared important tips on breast cancer signs and symptoms, risk factors, and screening and prevention. Check out the resources below and

TVHC Presents at 30th International San Diego Summit We are proud to share that members of our team recently represented TVHC at the 30th International San Diego Summit: Working Together to End Violence & Abuse.

Healthy Bites: Families Building Nutritious Habits TVHC’s Community Outreach and Advocacy (COA) team recently wrapped up a successful round of Healthy Bites, a 6-session cooking and nutrition program designed to help families learn how to prepare healthy, affordable

Learn the Facts for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month This September, Dr. Jessica Apfel, Psy.D., TVHC’s Director of Integrated Behavioral Health, has some key facts everyone should know: suicide is preventable, and recognizing warning signs can

TVHC Earns HRSA Quality Recognition Badges for Care Excellence We are thrilled to announce that TVHC has once again earned the Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality badge and has newly received the High-Value Care badge from the

TVHC Showcases Integrated Care at APA2025 Earlier this month, TVHC had the opportunity to be represented at the American Psychological Association Conference (APA2025), one of the largest gatherings of behavioral health professionals in the country. Dr.

WIC-Travaganza Welcomes Over 500 Attendees for a Day of Celebration! TVHC’s WIC-Travaganza event was a resounding success, bringing together more than 500 attendees—including over 300 families—for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community support. Held

A Path to Care: One Patient’s Journey with Community Health At TVHC, we often meet patients who are doing everything they can to stay healthy under incredibly difficult circumstances.  One of these patients, a 75-year-old

Healthy Bites: Families Explore Nutrition with FSS and COA We’re thrilled to share progress from Healthy Bites: A Nutrition Journey, a class designed by TVHC’s Community Outreach & Advocacy (COA) department for families in our Family

Learn the Facts for UV Safety Awareness Month UV rays on unprotected skin can cause long-term damage, even on cloudy days or through windows. For UV Safety Awareness Month, TVHC’s Fion Ng reminds us that

Increasing Food Security: CalFresh Awareness Month at Mission Clinic On May 28th, TVHC’s Eligibility department hosted a successful CalFresh Awareness Month event at our Mission Clinic to help connect our patients with vital food assistance

TVHC Hosts Luncheon Celebrating 2024 Values Champions TVHC CEO Andrea Schwab-Galindo recently hosted a special lunch to honor our 2024 Values Champions—team members who go above and beyond every day to embody our organizational values:

Learn the Facts for High Blood Pressure Education Month Vaccines are one of the strongest tools we have to protect our communities. For World Immunization Week, Dr. Melissa Rose shares important information about the measles

Cooking Up Healthy Habits: COA’s Cooking Classes at Brenkwitz High School When healthy eating habits start early, they can have a lasting impact on overall well-being. That’s why our Community Outreach & Advocacy (COA) department has begun

Mission Pediatrics Launches MyChart & eCheck-In Campaign We are excited to announce the launch of our MyChart and eCheck-In Campaign at Mission Pediatrics!  With the campaign beginning April 1st, the Hayward Pediatrics Registration staff will

Learn the Facts for World Immunization Awareness Week Vaccines are one of the strongest tools we have to protect our communities. For World Immunization Week, Dr. Melissa Rose shares important information about the measles vaccine—how