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.

Community & Lifestyle

Health Care

Humanitarian

Non Profit

Roots Community Health Center

Noha M. Aboelata, MD

Moses Logan

Frank Scott

Nkemka Egbuho Mph

Kourtnee Williams

Carlos Alicea

Kenji Taylor (Nicholas)

Kriti Sood

Mba-Hca Chineda Flowers

Msbh Renesha Westerfield Phrca

Joy Gadles

Noha Aboelata M.D.

The Healthcare Provider Team at Roots Community Health Center is dedicated to delivering culturally responsive and comprehensive medical care to underserved populations in East Oakland. This team, composed of physicians, health navigators, and clinical specialists, collaborates to provide in-home healthcare services, manage patient care, and address the root causes of health disparities through a holistic approach. By combining clinical expertise with community engagement, the team strives to empower individuals and promote self-sufficiency within the community.

Healthcare Provider Team

Clinical Services Team

Administrative Support Team

Healthcare Provider Team

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Other teams at Roots Community Health Center

Clinical Services Team

Administrative Support Team