Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

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The 2024 Farmworker Outreach Program (FOP) began in mid-June and has already served hundreds of patients. It truly takes a village to make this amazing mobile outreach program happen each year, and our volunteers are an important part of that village. This is Namrata Venkatesan’s first experience volunteering with our FOP. A current undergraduate UCLA student studying Cognitive Science, Namrata was drawn to Virginia Garcia as both a place to utilize her Spanish bilingual skills as well as an opportunity to interact with patients and confirm her desire to eventually pursue an MD. “I’m grateful to be working with clinics like Virginia Garcia that ultimately helped me solidify my interest in the field. I also hope to supplement my career by actively participating in healthcare advocacy and bringing essential medical care to underserved populations wherever I end up practicing.” Namrata has been especially inspired by the positivity and resiliency of the patients she has met at the FOP events. Before returning to Los Angeles for her sophomore year, Namrata is enjoying hiking on Portland’s many trails and taking advantage of her summer break to enjoy another passion…music. Thank you to Namrata and all of the volunteers who share their time and talents with us!

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Alondra Espitia is a great example of how Virginia Garcia’s Workforce Development program and tuition assistance benefits help us in growing and retaining our valued employees. The middle child of four whose parents immigrated from Zacatecas, Mexico, Alondra was born and raised in the Aloha/Beaverton area. “[My parents’] sacrifices allowed me to be a first-generation college student and [Virginia Garcia’s] tuition assistance allowed me to work and attend school at the same time.” At 16, Alondra began working part time at a retirement home and came to the realization that helping others gave her a sense of purpose. At 18, she began working at Virginia Garcia’s call center. When she learned about the Dental Assisting program being offered, she joined its first cohort. Alondra worked her way up from receptionist to Sterile Technician to DA I and now her current position of DA II at VG’s Beaverton at The Round location. Additionally, she serves as a part-time instructor for the very same PCC program that she attended. Although she is considering future specialization in either Radiology or Hygiene, Alondra is currently enjoying creating a safe and calm environment for patients who fear going to the dentist--so that the fear is changed to a positive view for the rest of their lives. As part of the Oregon Youth Challenge High School program, Alondra mentors a high school student in Bend—providing encouragement (and a great real-life example) of why it is important to remain in school. In her spare time, Alondra has fun with her 6 nephews (and soon-to-be first niece!), brunching (and bowling) with friends, and making bouquets out of Legos.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth—a powerful reminder of freedom and the ongoing fight for equity. We’re also reflecting on the insightful conversations from our recent Juneteenth event, where we watched "The Black Starts"—a coming-of-age story of eight young Black men from Portland, OR, who travel to Ghana for a two-week leadership expedition led by the non-profit Word is Bond, reconnecting with their ancestral roots for the very first time. At Virginia Garcia, we are committed to providing equitable healthcare and support for all. We are dedicated to ongoing discussions on how to better serve Black communities and all those seeking healthcare. Let’s honor this day by continuing to uplift and empower our community. Together, we can create a healthier, more just future.  ——————————— Hoy celebramos Juneteenth, un poderoso recordatorio de la libertad y la lucha por la igualdad. También estamos reflexionando sobre las conversaciones reveladoras de nuestro reciente evento de Juneteenth, donde vimos "The Black Starts", una historia de maduración de ocho jóvenes afroamericanos de Portland, Oregón, que viajan a Ghana para una expedición de liderazgo de dos semanas dirigida por la organización Word is Bond, reconectando con sus raíces ancestrales por primera vez. En Virginia García, nos comprometemos a proporcionar asistencia médica y apoyo para todos de forma equitativa. Nos dedicamos a seguir reflexionando sobre cómo atender mejor a las comunidades afroamericanas y a todos los que buscan asistencia médica. Hagamos honor a este día y sigamos elevando y empoderando a nuestra comunidad. Juntos podemos crear un futuro más sano y más justo. Link: https://buff.ly/3xqVDrG #Juneteenth #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #DiecinueveDeJunio #EquidadEnLaSalud

Today, we commemorate and reflect on the life and legacy of Virginia Garcia. Nearly 49 years ago, our community mourned her passing. Her legacy lives on through the dedication of our partners, providers, staff, and community members who continue to serve our mission with love and commitment. ———————————— Hoy conmemoramos y reflexionamos sobre la vida y el legado de Virginia García. Fue hace 49 años cuando nuestra comunidad lamentó su fallecimiento. Su legado vive a través de la dedicación de nuestros compañeros, personal y miembros de la comunidad que continúan desempeñando la misión de la organización con amor y dedicación.

Thanks to the The Oregon Community Foundation Foundation and Congresswoman Bonamici for hosting this critical discussion on Project Turnkey and the importance of caring for our houseless and at risk community. Great job to our Operations Director, Angie Hurley, for representing well.

Thanks to the The Oregon Community Foundation and Congresswoman Bonamici for hosting this critical discussion on Project Turnkey and the importance of caring for our houseless and at risk community. Great job to our Operations Director, Angie Hurley, for representing well.