Roots Community Health Center
Jasmine Hardison is an experienced professional in healthcare and community services, currently serving as Program Coordinator at Roots Community Health Center. Previously, Jasmine held the position of Executive Director at King David Respect for Life Inc. since January 2017. Additionally, Jasmine worked as a Program Coordinator at Youth ALIVE! from October 2020 to April 2022 and gained valuable experience as an Eligibility Support Clerk with Alameda County from May 2014 to October 2017.
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.