Medical

Pescadero walking group preps for their first 5K

Administrator • July 25, 2015

Isela Bustos remembers it well: the cloudy morning in March when she finally decided to talk to Yessenia Serratos, who was walking alone as usual down Stage Road in her workout clothes. She’d been seeing Serratos walking Read more -->>

From students to seniors, Puente bridges the health care gap

Administrator • February 16, 2015

For a long time in this country, having a health insurance plan was similar to a decent education – if you were fortunate in life, you could get one. If you were unlucky, you couldn't. Now, it’s more like having clothes. Read more -->>

Health System and Puente Partner to Immunize Farm Workers

Administrator • May 5, 2014

Mindful of how dangerous farm work can be, Puente undertook an unprecedented immunization project in April that touched the lives of hundreds of farm and nursery workers. Puente teamed up with a medical team from San Mateo Read more -->>

Puente and Sonrisas bring dentistry to the fields

Administrator • May 5, 2014

A visit to the dentist is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay, and can forestall other serious health problems down the line. But for many South Coast residents, dental care is not easily accessible. No dental Read more -->>

Puente’s health care interventions: the difference between living and dying

Administrator • September 27, 2013

It was a nightmare come to life. One day a few years ago, La Honda resident Wayne Petersen got sick. His muscles were weak and he felt tired all the time. Sometimes he couldn’t speak or swallow his food. His gait was unsteady Read more -->>

New mobile medical clinic will resuscitate health care on the South Coast

Administrator • July 6, 2013

The South Coast will no longer be a “doctor-free” zone thanks to a milestone initiative to bring wraparound primary health care services to the area: a mobile health care van dedicated to serving those who need it most. The Read more -->>

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