Critical Health Needs of SPA 2: San Fernando Valley Residents: “Navigating an Uncertain Landscape”

Date: March 20th, 2025
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: CSUN Orchard Conference Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330

Join us for a dynamic conversation on the pressing health and social needs affecting San Fernando Valley residents. This is a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and contribute to meaningful community solutions.

Early registration is now open—secure your spot today here 

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at (818) 261-9736 or eric.lopez@valleyccc.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

More about VCCC: Valley Care Community Consortium (VCCC) was founded in 1995 by safety-net providers to address the lack of access and funding for low-income populations in Service Planning Area 2 (SPA2) of Los Angeles County. Recognizing the need for collaboration to improve health services and reduce disparities in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, these providers formed VCCC.

Following the Northridge earthquake in 1994, VCCC began meeting to plan and increase service access for low-income residents. They conducted focus groups with local health departments, community clinics, non-profit hospitals, LAUSD, and community organizations to identify common concerns. The goal was to focus on achievable projects with leadership support.

Today, VCCC partners with over 200 agencies, including community health clinics, Los Angeles County health departments, social service agencies, non-profit hospitals, universities, and community residents.

Dr Mirna Sawyer (Assoc. Prof in HSCI Department) is the new Vice President of the VCCC board and Dr. Jose Salazar who is the Director of Program Dev't at Tarzana Treatment Center, and a lecturer in the HSCI Department, is the President and longtime member of the VCCC board.