Expands capacity for healthcare services, resulting in less medical costs and a healthier community
Reduces outbound migration and creates a thriving local economy
Provides educational opportunities for all and addresses systemwide inequities in pay for our region’s healthcare workers, which fuels upward mobility and enhances the quality of life for local residents
Increases access to education for students from historically divested groups, which enhances the local economy and saves hospitals thousands of dollars in training expenses
Opens the pipeline for more students to complete clinicals and fill open positions in hospitals, community-based clinics and medical offices
Democratizes medical care by addressing shortages in medical personnel in community clinics, ensuring our most vulnerable community members, particularly Medi-Cal recipients, have access to quality care