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Committed to Black Wellness and Health

Advancing Black Wellness Through Equity, Respect, and Action

At St. John’s Community Health, we are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of Black communities across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. We recognize the systemic barriers and disparities that continue to impact Black lives—and we are working every day to change that reality.

Our Commitment Is More Than a Promise—It’s a Practice

Health equity is at the heart of our mission. Through culturally responsive care, targeted programs, and trusted community partnerships, we are taking action to close gaps in care and build a healthier future for Black individuals and families.

Here are our key areas of impact:

  • Maternal Health Equity
    We provide prenatal and postpartum care to over 300 African American/Black women each year—supporting healthier pregnancies, safer births, and stronger families.

  • Pediatric Services
    Our pediatric care teams provide developmental screenings, immunizations, and well-child visits to help Black children grow up to become strong, supported, and thriving individuals.

  • Behavioral Health
    We deliver trauma-informed mental health care in safe, judgment-free environments—addressing the emotional and psychological effects of racism, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

  • Community-Based Outreach
    From neighborhood events to mobile clinics, we go beyond clinic walls to meet people where they are—with education, screenings, and connections to care.

  • Family of five with two adults, two children, and a newborn baby in a hospital room.

    Postnatal & Prenatal Visits Booklet

    Revolutionizing healthcare for Black mothers and infants: our program is a beacon of advocacy, challenging racism and championing quality care.

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    St. John’s Community Health’s Black Maternal Health Program

    Created for Black moms in Los Angeles.

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  • Image features headshots of two women, Heather Alexander on the left and Lydia Callins on the right, with a pink background and purple labels displaying their names.

    Podcast: How Can I Help?

    Heather Alexander and Lydia Callins lead St. John’s Committed to Black Wellness & Health Program which aims to provide support to Black Women and their families. 

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If you are interested in our program and identify as Black or African Descent, click on the enrollment link below or contact our CBWH Case Manager, Rachel Bishop at rbishop@sjch.org / 323-675-5404

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This project is funded in part by L.A. Care Health Plan and will benefit low-income and uninsured residents of Los Angeles County.