December brought another round of impactful Louie’s Clinics at MacArthur Park and St. James Episcopal Church, where ITPC continued to foster trust and provide essential health services to the community.
February’s Louie’s Clinic expanded its reach across Los Angeles, connecting with new friends and communities in need of support and care.
Gearing up for tomorrow’s clinic! Join us on June 4th at MacArthur Park from 3-5 PM for a FREE health event aimed at bringing much-needed services to our unhoused friends. We’ll be providing general health screenings, including HIV and syphilis testing, mental health support, and essential PPE to help stay safe during the pandemic. ✨ Spread the word and tell a friend – together, we can make a difference in the community!
With the generous support of our donors, we are able to provide fresh, nutritious food items to those in need, along with valuable healthy lifestyle tips and general health screenings. This effort helps support better overall well-being and empowers our community to take charge of their health. We’re so thankful for our partners at Wesley Cares, Lunair Wellness, LA County Department of Mental Health, and the County of LA for their continuous support and collaboration in making this possible. Together, we’re striving for healthier lives and a stronger, more connected community.
While HIV diagnosis rates have declined overall and across all racial and gender groups, significant inequities remain. Alarmingly, HIV diagnoses have risen among persons experiencing homelessness, with Black/African American cisgender men and cisgender women continuing to face the highest rates of new cases.
Our incredible partners at Wesley Health Center continue to make a tremendous impact at our monthly mobile clinic. They provide essential HIV and syphilis testing along with counseling for HIV pre-exposure (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
Today, we returned to South Gate to walk the riverbeds, continuing our mission to educate, advocate, and arrange for the unhoused community to receive the COVID vaccine. It’s a crucial part of our efforts to ensure that those most vulnerable to the virus have access to the protection they need.
Today at ITPC Louie’s Clinic, we had another successful day of service, making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Not only were we able to provide food, clothing, wound care, and general health screenings, but we also took additional steps to connect individuals with long-term healthcare solutions. One of our participants was even able to secure a primary care doctor appointment for Monday, ensuring they’ll have the support they need to manage their health moving forward.
