Roots Community Health Center
Aquetea Goodman is an experienced community service advocate with a robust background in health and wellness support. Currently serving as a Data Coordinator at Roots Community Health Center since August 2019, Aquetea has previously held pivotal roles such as Panel Manager and Clinic Care Assistant at LifeLong Medical Care, where responsibilities included patient support and care coordination. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University, a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and an Associate’s Degree in Community Health Worker from Berkeley City College. Aquetea's diverse roles in organizations like Jenny Craig, Health Leads, and the Public Health Institute highlight a strong commitment to community health education and outreach.
Roots Community Health Center
Roots Community Health Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to reducing health disparities in East Oakland, California. Roots is the first community health center in East Oakland to provide physician care at patient homes and residential facilities. Roots Community Health Center celebrated the opening of its new facility at 9925 International Blvd. in March of 2011. Our mission The mission of Roots Community Health Center is to uplift those impacted by systematic inequities and poverty by providing culturally responsive, comprehensive healthcare, behavioral health, and wraparound services; identifying and addressing root causes of illness and suffering; and emphasizing self-sufficiency and community empowerment. Roots Community Health Center accomplishes its mission by providing top-quality healthcare, conducting community-based participatory research, and offering opportunities for rehabilitation, education, training, and employment to reduce poverty and dependency in our community. Roots implements its programs and services while honoring the “roots” of culture, heritage, and tradition; by providing unprecedented access to services; by remaining community-aware and community-responsive; and by establishing partnerships to ensure a more efficient continuum of care in Oakland.