A three-day community mobile health clinic in Boyle Heights opened Wednesday to provide services in an area affected by a days-long fire at a cold food storage warehouse.
The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday at Ruben Salazar Park, located at 3864 Whittier Boulevard.
The clinics are city partnership with St. John’s Community Health, AltaMed and Clínica Romero. No appointments are necessary.
Below, some of the resources offered at the clinics.
Health services include the following:
Respiratory health screenings
Oxygen level checks
Asthma and breathing assessments
Blood pressure and basic health screenings
Eye and skin irritation evaluations
Health education on smoke exposure
Mental health support
Care navigation and referrals
Connection to ongoing primary care
Community resources
A centralized community health center opened to provide residents and businesses in Boyle Heights with items like air purifiers, food kits, financial assistance, new job assistance, health services, and access to city and county programs.
Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
3141 E. Olympic Boulevard
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Sunday
Click here for full list of community resources.