Overview
Clinica Romero is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in the greater Los Angeles area that provides affordable, comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations, regardless of their ability to pay. It offers primary medical care, dental, vision, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and pharmacy services, plus women’s and children’s programs (prenatal and pediatric care), homeless services, and health education. It accepts Medi-Cal and Medicare and uses a sliding-scale fee model for the uninsured. The clinic operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through federal programs and serves communities in Pico-Union and Boyle Heights, with a focus on immigrant and Latino populations. Community health workers (Promotoras) assist with outreach and education. Led by President & CEO Carlos Vaquerano, Clínica Romero aims to improve access to comprehensive, affordable healthcare for low-income families and immigrants, guided by the example of Monseñor Oscar A. Romero.
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What believers are saying
- 2026 open roles across medical, dental, SUD, and street medicine signal expansion.
- HRSA 2026 funding supports 11,777 patients and validates ongoing federal demand.
- Wilshire Community Mental Health Center RFP advances capacity in Koreatown and Westlake.
What critics are saying
- 2025 audit found material weakness and significant deficiency in internal controls, threatening compliance.
- October 2026 BrainCipher ransomware claim exposes patient data risk and service disruption.
- Heavy HRSA and state grant dependence creates existential funding risk if reimbursements tighten.
What makes Clinica Romero unique
- Founded in 1983 by Salvadoran refugees, anchoring trusted Latino community care.
- Runs integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and street medicine across Los Angeles.
- Won a $5 million BHCIP grant for a new behavioral health center in 2026.
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