Providing quality healthcare resources with roots in the Los Angeles community
Nobody should sacrifice their health because they lack insurance or medical coverage. Whether you’re uninsured or unsure where to go, QueensCare Health Alliance’s (QHA) Health & Faith Partnership (HFP) connects individuals and families across Los Angeles with free health screenings, health education, and trusted health care resources.
For more than 30 years, HFP has built relationships with community centers, houses of worship, social service agencies, and schools across Los Angeles.
Working alongside local organizations, we develop customized health programs and pop-up clinics tailored to each community’s unique needs, including preventive care, health education, screenings, and immunizations.
We treat people above and beyond symptoms by serving as trusted advisors along every step of their personalized health care journey.
How preventative care is the first step to health
Everyone’s health journey is unique. For many, a health screening at a pop-up clinic in one of our partner sites is the entry point to care and the first step toward early detection, prevention, and managing chronic conditions.
HFP connects you to screenings, resources, and providers on a walk-in basis – no appointment is necessary.
By presenting information about health concerns and offering preventive screenings, we can help people make healthy lifestyle changes and connect with healthcare providers before small issues become serious health challenges.
Our services routinely include some of the following:
- Blood pressure screening — This quick, painless test measures the pressure of blood moving through your arteries to gauge how well your heart is working. This screening can detect early signs of hypertension.
- Diabetes screening — A simple finger-stick blood check of your blood sugar (and an A1C reading when appropriate) helps identify signs of prediabetes or diabetes, often before you’d notice anything is wrong.
- Preventive health assessments — A brief review of your general health and risk factors that helps you understand where you stand and what to consider next.
- Health education — Clear, practical presentations about managing common health concerns so you and your family can make informed decisions.
- Immunization education — Straightforward guidance on recommended seasonal flu vaccines and where to get them, so you can stay up to date.
- Referrals for additional care — When you need care we can’t provide, we’ll connect you to clinics, community resources, and providers so you’re not figuring out next steps alone.
Our Community Health Workers help you navigate healthcare
Navigating the healthcare system can be difficult. We believe that a question about a complex medical issue or a change in health insurance coverage should never be a barrier to personalized care. Many people simply want someone who can help them understand where to start.
QHA’s team of registered nurses and Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as trusted guides, helping individuals navigate the healthcare system with confidence.
They connect community members with healthcare providers, explain available resources, help coordinate referrals, provide health education, and link patients with services that support their overall well-being.
How to access healthcare without insurance
A lack of access to health insurance should never prevent someone from receiving quality and compassionate care. QHA helps uninsured and underserved residents across Los Angeles connect with care options. We also serve underinsured residents who are facing healthcare challenges that may not be fully covered by their insurance plans.
Understanding your health
Questions about HFP and how they can help
Connecting Angelenos with medical resources and screenings makes a positive impact on the community as a whole. In addition to providing resources and screenings, QHA offers health education workshops that help individuals and families learn and make informed decisions about their health.
Some of the topics we have focused on include:
- Healthy eating – learn about the foods and ingredients that can help keep you healthy, as well as smart meal planning and shopping tips.
- Managing diabetes – practical strategies for living with diabetes and learning daily habits like healthy eating, regular movement, and routine tracking.
- Heart health – understand your risk factors and everyday habits to make healthy choices.
- Exercise and physical activity – provide guidance on realistic ways to stay fit and active no matter your age.
- Preventing chronic disease – clear information and resources about preventing chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease, and understanding the steps needed to reduce risk.
- Healthy aging – education on staying healthy as you age, including understanding the screenings, habits, and resources that matter the most.
By combining education with preventive care, QHA helps people make changes that benefit themselves, their families, and their communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find HFP services near me?
You can find the HFP team at over 30 partner locations across Los Angeles on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule, so you can build a routine with a team that gets to know you and your specific health needs. To find the site nearest you, please call (323) 635-1162.
Do I need an appointment?
No. You can meet with a nurse or Community Health Worker on a walk-in basis, first come, first served.
Do you bill for services?
No. All of our services are completely free. We will not bill you or your insurance.
Who is eligible for services?
Our services are open to community members within our Los Angeles County service area, at no cost and with no insurance required. We serve adults and children, and both housed and unhoused community members.
What services does HFP provide?
Our nurses provide free preventive screenings and basic care, and our Community Health Workers connect you to longer-term care and resources.
Our Community Health / Parish Nurses provide:
- A1c screenings
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood sugar (glucose) checks
- Cholesterol screenings
- Medication management and referrals
- TB testing (as needed, with our partners)
- Vaccines, including flu shots (during flu season)
- Wound care
Our Community Health Workers can help with:
- Advocacy and accompaniment to medical appointments
- Care coordination and case management
- Health education and group presentations
- Help enrolling in Medi-Cal or health insurance
- Referrals to medical and social services
- Transportation support to and from medical appointments
Both nurses and Community Health Workers provide:
- Narcan distribution and fentanyl test strips
- Osteoporosis screenings
- Vision and hearing screenings
All services are free, with no insurance required.
Do you offer vaccines?
Yes. We offer free flu vaccines for children and adults 6 months and older during flu season, which typically runs October through June.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. But our nurses can help you understand your current prescriptions, assist with refills, and follow up with providers about other options. Our CHWs can link you to a medical home and help you pick up medications at a new pharmacy.
Is there a doctor on site?
No, but we’ll help you find a primary care provider close to where you live or work.
How can our organization partner with QueensCare Health Alliance or host HFP services?
We partner with community sites including places of worship, social service agencies, food banks, and shelters to bring services directly to the people they already serve. To explore partnering or request services, reach out through our Contact page and select ‘Program Partnerships.’
Learn more about the QueensCare Health Alliance Mental Health Program in the video below:
Health & Faith Partnership
The goal of this program is to provide the underserved with a point of access to healthcare that is both safe and personal.