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 Research and Evaluation Team at Roots Community Health Center conducts data-driven assessments and evaluates the effectiveness of the center's healthcare services, ensuring that they align with the needs of the community. By implementing community-based participatory research methods, the team identifies health disparities, measures program impacts, and informs decision-making to enhance service delivery and improve health outcomes for East Oakland residents. Additionally, they collaborate with external partners to provide insights that promote equity and empower the community.

Research and Evaluation Team

Clinical Services Team

Healthcare Provider Team

Administrative Support Team

Research and Evaluation Team

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Team members

Other teams at Roots Community Health Center

Clinical Services Team

Healthcare Provider Team

Administrative Support Team