In this four-part series, Brett Feldman, Director of Keck Street Medicine at the University of Southern California, introduces Dr. Jason Reinking and the LifeLong Medical Care’s Street Medicine Team. This video series is produced by the Invisible People and the California Health Care Foundation to augment street medicine research in California. Please visit https://chcf.org/streetmedicine for more information.
12th Annual Berkeley MLK Breakfast Celebration
Lifelong Medical Care is a sponsor for the 12th Annual Berkeley MLK Breakfast Celebration, hosted by the Berkeley MLK Breakfast Committee held virtually on Monday, January 16, 2023 – 9am – 10:30 am. The virtual event tickets are 100% free, and 100% of optional donations will go to the organizations being honored.
Click here to RSVP to the event to ensure you receive the zoom link.
2022 Annual Report
The theme for the 2022 Annual Report is Reflections of Our Community, and the report is chockfull of stories about the people who make this organization the respected provider to underserved communities that it is. We’ve emphasized the many ways our staff reflects the people we served in 2022.
As CEO David B. Vliet’s message says, “Our staff truly understand the challenges our clients and patients face because they’ve faced some of the same obstacles themselves. Their stories have inspired me. I hope they inspire you too.”
We are also looking forward to graduating our first class of Family Medicine Residents this June, and breaking ground on the new Howard Daniel East Oakland Health Center, and opening the new Berkeley Trust Health Center this spring.
Click here for a peek of the 2022 Annual Report.
Ryan Wythe Appointed First Homeless Services Director
Today, Brenda Goldstein, LifeLong Medical Care’s Chief of Integrated Services, announced Ryan Wythe’s appointment as LifeLong first Homeless Services Director.
Ryan came to LifeLong two years ago as the first Street Medicine Manager and has led the work of the five street medicine teams, creating a highly effective program that has been recognized at the city, county and state level. Ryan has a tremendous passion and commitment to creating compassionate services for marginalized communities, a deep understanding of trauma informed care and harm reduction, and a nimble and creative approach to addressing emerging needs.
LifeLong’s homeless services have grown considerably over the years, now encompassing Supportive Housing, Street Medicine, Street Outreach, the Our Place Drop-In Center, Medical Respite, and the Trust Clinic. As Homeless Services Director Ryan will be providing leadership to bring these programs together in a more cohesive, coordinated, effective and efficient way, furthering our vision of LifeLong as a leader in the intersection of health and housing.
There will be a transition period as Ryan takes on this new role. While continuing to manage Street Medicine, he will initially focus on supporting the Supportive Housing program, which has been without a director for a year, and homeless outreach efforts. Ryan will work collaboratively with the Trust Clinic, which will continue to operate under the Clinical Operations umbrella.
If you haven’t yet seen this new video about LifeLong’s Street Medicine work, take a look. It was produced by the California Health Care Foundation and Invisible People and gives a great sense of the work that our teams do every day on the streets of Oakland and Berkeley, rain or shine.
Extreme Weather Hits The Bay Area
Dear LifeLong Staff,
Tomorrow and Thursday the San Francisco Bay Area is expected to experience an extreme weather event with heavy rains and strong winds. We are adjusting our services to maximize the safety of our communities, patients, and staff while continuing to provide access to health care services.
Please contact your supervisor if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks as always for your flexibility and commitment to making sure that patient care continues smoothly. Senior and Site Leadership, Facilities and IT Department staff are here to support you and respond to any issues that may arise.
Happy New Year
New Year’s Eve is on December 31, the last day of the year. There can be a lot of mixed feelings on this day — it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year with all its highs and lows, but we also get ready to party our way into the New Year. Here’s to a new day, new year, and new beginnings! Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. May you welcome this New Year with your loved ones.