Late last week, residents gathered at Westfield Park for free health screenings and community resources brought directly to the West Capitol Corridor.
CommuniCare+OLE led the Friday, Sept. 18 event in partnership with Yolo County Supervisor Oscar Villegas, West Sacramento Councilmember Quirina Orozco, and local community organizations.
According to a press release, residents were offered free blood pressure checks, diabetes/A1c screenings, and basic health screenings. Community organizations were also on site to help residents learn about available programs and connect with services for which they may be eligible. The Center for Land-Based Learning’s mobile farmers market offered low-cost fresh produce and accepted SNAP/EBT, with a 50 percent discount available through Market Match.
“Bringing trusted partners together in one place makes it easier for residents to get the help and information they need,” Villegas said. “I’m grateful to CommuniCare+OLE and all of the organizations that came together to serve the West Sacramento community.”
The event was supported with American Rescue Plan funding as part of a broader effort to improve access to preventive health services and other resources in the West Capitol Corridor. The area faces some of the most significant health and socioeconomic disparities in Yolo County. County Public Health data show that life expectancy there is 72.6 years, compared with 80.4 years countywide.
Participating organizations included CommuniCare+OLE, Center for Land-Based Learning, Health Education Council, Mosaic, Yolo Food Bank, Yolo County Children’s Alliance, and Yolo Crisis Nursery.