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          The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

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Topics / Racial Health Equity

Black Health Equity

CHCF is working to improve health care for all Californians. That broader effort includes more tailored efforts to eliminate disparities in health care for Black Californians. We analyze disparities in access, quality, and treatment — elevating community voices while supporting policy changes to make care more just.

Featured Resources

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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
Black family sitting on couch together, looking at something on a laptop, laughing

Advancing Black Health Equity

February 07, 2022
Black Health Equity, Racial Health Equity
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Listening to Black Californians

January 13, 2022
Racial Health Equity
Gregory Hodge

Debunking a Myth About Black Men and Health Care

September 24, 2024
Black Health Equity, Racial Health Equity, Surveys and Polls

In Their Own Words: Black Californians on Racism and Health Care

January 13, 2022
Black Health Equity, Racial Health Equity

Recent Resources

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reducing disparities Medi-Cal plans. A doctor meets with a patient in an exam room.
Blog
Expert Perspective

How Chief Health Equity Officers Are Meeting the Moment

April 02, 2026
Blog
Blog
Feature Story

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

March 30, 2026
Blog
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Resource
Case Study

Pursuing Excellent Care: Seven California Case Studies on Using REAL Data for Quality Improvement

January 29, 2026
Resource
Blog
Feature Story

Midwives Help Fill Maternity Care Gaps as California Faces OB-GYN Shortage

October 31, 2025
Blog
Blog
Expert Perspective

The Untapped Power of Midwives in California’s Maternity Care Ecosystem

October 24, 2025
Blog
Health wellness Black Californians
Blog
Feature Story

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

October 17, 2025
Blog
Kimberly Seals Allers
Blog
Q&A

Shifting the Narrative About Black Birthing Experiences

February 06, 2025
Blog
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Resource
Report

Listening to Older Black Californians

December 04, 2024
Resource

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1438 Webster Street #400
Oakland, CA 94612
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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