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Pulse of Change

A Black Health Initiative

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    • Baywell Health
    • Culture Care
    • Marin City Health & Wellness Center
    • Riverside Community Health Foundation
    • San Diego Community Birth Center
    • San Ysidro Health
    • Solid Start Initiative
    • Sutter Health
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CHCF is proud to support eight visionary organizations that are working to create a safer and stronger health system for Black Californians.

In late 2023, CHCF put out a call for projects that would improve clinical quality of care for Black Californians. The response was voluminous, with community clinics, hospitals, and technology start-ups from across the state proposing interventions that addressed the care continuum.

These organizations were selected for their deep knowledge of the interaction among health systems, cultural strengths, and health outcomes. Their projects address health needs from culturally competent prenatal care to hypertension management to colorectal cancer screening.

From 2024 to 2026, the Pulse of Change leaders will conduct their interventions, assess impact toward their stated goals, and, if appropriate, implement a sustainability plan to integrate their interventions into clinical practice. Use the links on the left side of the page to learn about each organization and its project.


Feature Story

How Three Community Health Centers Are Closing Gaps in Care for Black Californians

Culturally responsive care is easing health care disparities in Black communities. Meet some of the health centers leading the way.

March 30, 2026
Racial Health Equity
Health wellness Black Californians

Pulse of Change: Reimagining Care to Support the Health and Wellness of Black Californians

October 17, 2025
Birth Equity, Black Health Equity, Maternal Health, Racial Health Equity
Meeting of initial cohort of Pulse of Change Partners

CHCF Launches Initiative to Enhance Black Health Equity in California

November 15, 2024
Black Health Equity, Racial Health Equity
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