The High Cost of Doing Nothing

While the current health care debate centers around the ramifications if the proposed health insurance reform proposals becomes law, it begs the questions what will happen if we maintain the status quo.
The Urban Institute took on this challenging question, and their results should serve as a startling wake-up call for those who oppose reforming [...]

Under-covered

Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau released the latest figures on the number of uninsured Americans (click here for details). Based on 2007 population estimates, the number of uninsured has declined from 47 million to just under 45.7 million, a decline from 15.8% of the population to 15.3%.”>U.S. Census Bureau released the latest figures on the [...]

Celebrating 10 Years of High Quality Health Care

On Friday, May 2, 2008, CHAP will commemorate its first decade of service to the greater Pasadena community at its annual gala. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, Pasadena, beginning with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a delectable dinner and inspiring program.  
We are please to announce that Dr. Robert Ross, [...]

Breaking the Tension

Is it just me or do people see particularly stressed these days? 
It turns out, it isn’t just me.  
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released results of its annual health interview survey and has determined that one-in-four County residents have hypertension.  It isn’t just the hours spent in freeway traffic that is causing [...]

Moving on Up

While CHAP is a single health center serving greater Pasadena, it is part of a movement much greater than itself. Federally-funded community health centers (CHCs), located in every state throughout the nation, are the medical homes to approximately 15 million American residents. CHCs are unique hybrids of public-private goodwill that have been shown to deliver [...]

Your Turn to Intern

Do you or someone you know wish to gain experience in public relations and resource development for a growing nonprofit organization?  CHAP is seeking an intern to assist the Director of Development & External Affairs with grant development, special events, marketing/outreach and other administrative tasks. We would like a dependable person willing to devote ten [...]

Shop for a Cause

CHAP is pleased to be participating in Macys 2007 “Passport-in-Store” Shopping Benefit. Now in its 25th year, this special event has raised more than $25 million for charities that provide services that benefit those with HIV/AIDS. 
CHAP is selling special $10 tickets that will entitle you to 20% off all apparel and accessories and 10-15% off [...]

With a Little Help from Our Friends

In commemoration of National Health Center Week August 5-11, CHAP will be hosting a “Friends Breakfast” on Thursday, August 9, 7:30 am to 9. The informal event is open to all greater Pasadena residents who wish to learn how CHAP is improving the health of our community. CHAP is located at 1855 N. Fair Oaks [...]

Welcome to the CHAP Care Blog!

Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (CHAP) is pleased to launch its inaugural blog. What’s the purpose of this experiment?

To inform the public of CHAP activities.

To educate the public about the need for accessible primary care in our community.

To share information on the health care industry.

To engage the public’s help in strengthening our region’s health [...]