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Channel TCE features video of our efforts to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and how we are promoting fundamental improvements in the health of all Californians.
Videos available in Spanish are marked with an  icon.
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Health doesn't only happen in a doctor's office or with diets. Health happens where we live, learn, and play; in our communities, in our schools.
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During a Healthy Food summit at the White House on July 20, 2011, First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of the California FreshWorks Fund. Referring to food deserts, she stated, “Solving this problem is about…coalitions like the California FreshWorks Fund who've pooled their resources and expertise and will be bringing small family-owned grocery stores into undeserved communities all across California."
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As part of The California Endowment commitment to improving the health of all Californians, we have partnered with the American Heart Association to bring the Teaching Gardens initiative to communities throughout the state beginning with South Los Angeles. In these outdoor classrooms, students nurture plants from seed to harvest, and develop essential skills to make healthy choices for themselves.
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While "Soda Sucks" wasn't exactly the campaign name we would have thought of, you could say sugary drinks are sucking the health from a generation of Californians, sucking millions of dollars from our health car system in the form of preventable diseases like obesity, and the companies that market them so aggressively to children, suck attention away from beverages like plain old healthy water.
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"Our community is one of strong commitment to family, work and each other. It is an organized community, and one that knows how to get its voice heard, even if it is in another language. We do this without walkable streets. We do this amongst liquor stores and fast food restaurants, and we do this after long hours of field work in 100-degree weather. And we do this while breathing the worst air in our country."
Adelina Pickett
Hub Coordinator
Building Healthy Communities, South Kern
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Recently, residents from City Heights gathered to celebrate completing the planning phase of their Building Healthy Communities plan — a road map they’ve developed to improve community health over the next ten years. Cameras were there to capture the excitement.
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"South Kern, one of the 14 Building Healthy Communities, wanted to celebrate the end of nearly a year of planning sessions to improve community environments and health outcomes by doing something, well, healthy. But what could they do?"
AnnaLisa Robles
Program Manager
Arvin-Lamont (South Kern) Building Healthy Communities
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"When I heard that Secretary Sebelius started her day running with the Mayor at 6:30 in the morning, my first thought was, whoa that’s crazy, she’s seriously dedicated! But then when the Kings mascot came to workout with the kids, it made me think that even I can do my 55 minutes a day to stay active and physically fit while having a good time!"
Bobby Powell, age 17
South Sacramento Building Healthy Communities
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La Tanya Squires
Media Manager, The California Endowment
"In the videos documenting the celebrations of three of the Building Healthy Communities—Alisal, Fresno and South Sacramento—I was fortunate to have met the inspiring youth who helped to make the celebrations a success. In spite of the challenges they face on a daily basis, they each have the vision, dedication and commitment needed to make positive changes in their respective communities. They all have a story to tell.".
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Watch Dr. Ross celebrate a milestone with Coachella Valley BHC and his eye-opening tour of this underserved community.
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Watch highlights of this successful Long Beach program and see its impact on the local community.
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Community-building evangelist sharing his story from a local perspective.
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Community-building evangelist sharing his story from a local perspective.
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Community-building evangelist sharing his story from a local perspective.
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Learn how people involved in Building Healthy Communities are changing where they live, so that kids and youth are healthy, safe and ready to learn.
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First Lady Michelle Obama came to the Building Healthy Communities’ City Heights site on Thursday, April 15, 2010, to help The California Endowment's President and CEO Dr. Robert K. Ross officially launch the ground-breaking, 10-year initiative in partnership with her Let’s Move! campaign to end childhood obesity.
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“While many of our nation’s leaders debate The Affordable Care Act provisions and details, we have seen firsthand how the new provisions of the law are helping California’s families.”
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Dr. Memhet Oz encourages Californians to learn more about the health law in this video endorsement.
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Dr. Isabel Gomez, author and radio personality, best known as the Angel de la Radio, speaks openly about the new health law and the benefits for the Latino community.
Dr. Isabel Gomez, autora y radio personalidad, mejor conocida como el Angel de la Radio, habla abiertamente sobre la nueva Ley de Salud y los beneficios para la comunidad Latina.
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Press coverage of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signing copies of legislation into law--making health care coverage accessible for Californians and small businesses.
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We asked kids and youth in the 14 Building Healthy Communities sites a couple of simple questions: What do you wish for in 2011? What would make you and your community healthier in the New Year? They gave it to us straight, in their own words. Watch the video, and please help their New Year’s wishes have the greatest possible impact by sharing it widely with your friends and family.
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This powerful video underscores a common hope for a better and healthier California for all generations--past, present, and future.
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