Giving

As her mother declined, Dr. Elaine Batchlor experienced firsthand the structural racism that underlies the American medical system.

MLKCH receives $2 million to support South LA diabetes management care from Good Hope Medical Foundation.

The spring of 2020 brought many unknowns and challenges—but our community, in South LA and around the country, rallied around us. 

Dr. Batchlor published a personal story in The Atlantic illustrating the work we need to do to overcome distrust of the healthcare system in Black communities.

L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest publicly operated health plan in the country, has awarded $500,000 to MLK Community Healthcare to increase the capacity & capabilities of the MLKCH Post-Discharge Clinic treating South Los Angeles residents dealing with the long-term effects of COVID-19.

Battling COVID-19 became personal for Nubar Petikyan. He gives back to honor his loved ones. 

As a new mom of twins working through a pandemic, Valerie Suarez learns a new form of compassion. Today, she finds pride in giving to her community. 

The $100,000 gift will provide mental health and wellness resources to support healthcare workers in a historically challenging time.

Dr. Elaine Batchlor, MLKCH CEO, writes in “Health Affairs” about how existing health disparities in South LA drove COVID-19 outcomes.

Three MLKCH vans are bringing mobile vaccine clinics directly to neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19

ICU nurses share their stories of challenge and sacrifice, teamwork and strength—during the peak of the COVID-19 surge in South LA

CNN, The New York Times, NPR and other national news media covered the healthcare crisis in South LA.