{"id":271114,"date":"2025-05-30T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-health-net-and-centene-foundation-invest-more-than-7-2-million-to-increase-patient-access-to-care-with-expanded-fleet-of-mobile-clinics-in-california\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:00:02","slug":"health-net-y-centene-foundation-invierten-mas-de-7-2-millones-para-incrementar-el-acceso-de-los-pacientes-a-la-atencion-medica-con-una-flota-ampliada-de-clinicas-moviles-en-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/health-net-y-centene-foundation-invierten-mas-de-7-2-millones-para-incrementar-el-acceso-de-los-pacientes-a-la-atencion-medica-con-una-flota-ampliada-de-clinicas-moviles-en-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest More than $7.2 Million to Increase Patient Access to Care with Expanded Fleet of Mobile Clinics in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Preventative services, social support, health education and more to improve care\u00a0access, quality and outcomes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SACRAMENTO, Calif.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 29, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2262099158&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnet.com%2Fcontent%2Fhealthnet%2Fen_us.html&amp;a=Health+Net%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Health Net,<\/a>\u00a0one of <span class=\"xn-location\">California&#8217;s<\/span> most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2140869271&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fcentene-foundation.html&amp;a=Centene+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Centene Foundation<\/a>, the philanthropic arm of <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2107029432&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fcentene-foundation.html&amp;a=Centene+Corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Centene Corporation<\/a>\u00a0(NYSE: CNC), today announced a partnership investment of more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$7.2 million<\/span> to expand healthcare services to underserved Californians through mobile health clinics.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg0066left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg0066left\" title=\"Health Net of California\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1815936\/Health_Net_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Health Net of California\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Mobile clinics become vital lifelines in rural or resource-limited areas, easing transportation challenges and bringing compassionate care directly to where people live and gather,&#8221; said Dorothy\u00a0Seleski, Medi-Cal president at Health Net. &#8220;By expanding the use of mobile clinics, we can provide preventative care, screenings, health education and social services directly to the communities that need them most\u2014ultimately improving health outcomes and building healthier futures across <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The grants are part of Health Net&#8217;s new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=606872643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbridgingthedivideca.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F10%2FExpanding-Access-to-Care-508.pdf&amp;a=Mobile+Outreach+for+Value%2C+Equity+and+Sustainability+(MOVES)+program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mobile Outreach for Value, Equity and Sustainability (MOVES) program<\/a>.\u00a0The program tackles common care barriers\u2014like limited transportation and lost wages from time off work\u2014by bringing essential preventive screenings and services directly to communities. Funded by grants from the MOVES program, Health Net&#8217;s local partners deploy pop-up clinics and mobile medical vans at local parks, community events and other gathering spots. These efforts can reach thousands of Californians in underserved areas and improve access to quality care.<\/p>\n<p>Grant recipients include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>AltaMed<\/li>\n<li>Community Medical Centers<\/li>\n<li>Kaweah Health<\/li>\n<li>Vision y Compromiso<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Mobile health clinics meet people where they are, literally and figuratively, ensuring that those who need care the most aren&#8217;t left behind,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Gates<\/span>, chief population health officer at Kaweah Health. &#8220;Thanks to the grant from Health Net, we&#8217;re removing obstacles and delivering services right to the community, making care more accessible, equitable, and ultimately, more effective.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>By supporting organizations with deep community roots and proven impact, Health Net and\u00a0Centene Foundation are helping to build sustainable care delivery models that go beyond short-term solutions. These mobile health initiatives not only expand reach but also strengthen trust between healthcare providers and the communities they serve\u2014laying the groundwork for long-term relationships, earlier interventions and better health outcomes statewide.<\/p>\n<p>The grants were designed to further that impact by positioning organizations like these as conveners\u2014bringing together additional local partners to collaboratively address the full spectrum of physical, behavioral and social needs facing individuals and families in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These mobile clinics are more than just vehicles; they&#8217;re a gateway to healthier lives and stronger communities,&#8221;\u00a0Zoila D. Escobar, president of the AltaMed Foundation and executive vice president &amp; chief administrative officer of AltaMed Health Services Corporation. &#8220;Thanks to Health Net and the Centene Foundation, we can break down barriers that too often prevent people from getting the care they need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I was a teacher, I saw kids come to school sick because their parents couldn&#8217;t take time off work or afford a doctor&#8217;s visit. That&#8217;s the reality for so many families in our community,&#8221; said Senator Susan\u00a0Rubio (22nd District, CA). &#8220;I&#8217;m grateful to Health Net and the Centene Foundation for stepping up with meaningful investments in real solutions that bring care directly into the places where people live, work and gather. This is what it looks like when we move beyond talk and truly deliver access to care.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>From 2017 to 2024, Health Net committed more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$158 million<\/span> in funding to community-based organizations.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts are part of a broader commitment to strengthening <span class=\"xn-location\">California&#8217;s<\/span> health infrastructure. Recent monumental investments include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=3466222482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnet.com%2Fcontent%2Fhealthnet%2Fen_us%2Fnews-center%2Fnews-releases%2F2025-04-22-hn-mlk-community-medical-adds-doctors-staff-thanks-to-grant.html&amp;a=%243.5+million+grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-money\">$3.5 million<\/span> grant<\/a> to MLK Community Medical Group to expand its clinical team with new primary care physicians, OB\/GYN and support staff.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=3673978792&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnet.com%2Fcontent%2Fhealthnet%2Fen_us%2Fnews-center%2Fnews-releases%2F2025-04-17-hn-and-centene-foundation-commit-1-million-to-rebuild-la-after-fire-devastation.html&amp;a=%241+million+commitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-money\">$1 million<\/span> commitment<\/a> to help rebuild <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span> communities impacted by devastating fires.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=4157997682&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnet.com%2Fcontent%2Fhealthnet%2Fen_us%2Fnews-center%2Fnews-releases%2F2025-04-10-hn-and-centene-foundation-invest-9m-expand-strengthen-ca-physician-workforce.html&amp;a=Over+%249+million\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Over <span class=\"xn-money\">$9 million<\/span><\/a> in funding to grow and support <span class=\"xn-location\">California&#8217;s<\/span> physician workforce through targeted training and recruitment initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these initiatives reflect a long-term investment in equity, resilience and access across the state.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Health Net&#8217;s local commitments, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=231032439&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbridgingthedivideca.com%2F&amp;a=www.bridgingthedivideca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.bridgingthedivideca.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Health Net <\/b><br \/>Founded in <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span> more than 45 years ago, Health Net, LLC (&#8220;Health Net&#8221;), a company of Centene Corporation, believes that every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Today, we provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare. With more than 117,000 of our network providers, Health Net serves more than three million members across the state. We also offer access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services and managed healthcare products related to prescription drugs. We make these health plans and services available through Health Net and its subsidiaries: Health Net of <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span>, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Health Net and Centene Corporation employ more than 5,700 people in <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span> who work at one of five regional Talent Hub offices. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2902550769&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnet.com%2F&amp;a=www.HealthNet.com.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.HealthNet.com.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About\u00a0Centene Foundation<\/b><br \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2140869271&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fcentene-foundation.html&amp;a=Centene+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Centene Foundation<\/a>\u00a0(the &#8220;Foundation&#8221;), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=3968610019&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2F&amp;a=Centene+Corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Centene Corporation<\/a>\u00a0(NYSE: CNC) (&#8220;Centene&#8221;). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene&#8217;s mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene Corporation is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing social drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=3738212724&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fcentene-foundation.html&amp;a=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg372cleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg372cleft\" title=\"Centene Foundation\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2661581\/Centene_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Centene Foundation\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2392701893&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1815936%2FHealth_Net_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1815936%2FHealth_Net_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1815936\/Health_Net_Logo.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=169455568&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2661581%2FCentene_Foundation_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2661581%2FCentene_Foundation_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2661581\/Centene_Foundation_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Health Net<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Preventative services, social support, health education and more to improve care\u00a0access, quality and outcomes<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SACRAMENTO, Calif.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 29, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4437683-1&amp;h=2262099158&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnet.com%2Fcontent%2Fhealthnet%2Fen_us.html&amp;a=Health+Net%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Health Net,<\/a>\u00a0one&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":271115,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-271114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salud"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=271114"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271114\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":271129,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/271114\/revisions\/271129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=271114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=271114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=271114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}