Roots Community Health Alliance
- serves as the collective voice for physicians seeing low-income patients in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
- will ensure the perseverance and expansion of culturally competent points of access to health care
- is designed as a model for preserving community practices, particularly those serving low-income people of color across the country
Criteria for membership
Roots Community Health Alliance is actively inviting qualified physicians, business associates and other interested stakeholders to become members. If you feel you meet the criteria outlined below, or if you have any questions, please contact us and we will respond promptly.
Full Membership
- independent practicing physicians, clinics, dentists, psychologists, podiatrists, etc.
- Must be a provider, medical director, owner or leader in an independent community practice.
- Must have a strong interest in health equity for people of color, particularly residents of Oakland.
- Must be committed to providing accessible, quality, culturally competent care to patients.
Dues: $400 per year or $125 per quarter for <3 years in practice; $600 per year or $200 per quarter for 3 or more years in practice.
Practice profile will be featured on Roots Community Health Alliance website
Practice profile will be featured in Roots Community Health Alliance brochure
Associate Membership
Business associates with an interest in health equity for people of color.
Dues: $600 per year or $200 per quarter.
Advertising space will be available on Roots Community Health Alliance website and in print materials.
Affiliate Membership
Employed medical providers, other stakeholders and community-based organizations interested in health equity for people of color.
Dues: $125 per year or $40 per quarter.
Advertising space will be available on Roots Community Health Alliance website and in print materials.
Resident and Student Membership
Must be enrolled in a medical school or residency training program and have an interest in health equity for people of color.
Membership is complimentary
Meetings
Contact us to join Roots Community Health Alliance and receive invitations to our meetings, focus groups and other convenings.