Mission & Guiding Principles

Mission

The Alameda Health Consortium is the association of community health centers based in Alameda County, California, that works together and supports the involvement of our communities in achieving comprehensive, accessible health care and improved outcomes for everyone in the County.

Our Guiding Principles
All people have the right to accessible and affordable high quality health care that prevents illness, promotes wellness, and is sensitive to the unique needs of particular communities and cultures.

The barriers that prevent people from seeking care must be eliminated.
Individuals and families must be empowered to participate in their own health care.
Low-income and underserved people have an important role to play in the formation of health policy at the local, state, and national level.
Building consensus and coalitions around important health issues leads to innovative solutions.
Providing quality health care improves the well-being of our communities.
Racial and ethnic health disparities must be eliminated in order to have healthy communities.

The Consortium’s policy, advocacy, and program activities have resulted in our becoming a credible, trusted leader in promoting and improving the quality of health care for our communities. Our vigorous pursuit of community alliances and our dedication to collaborative efforts help eliminate duplication of services and ensure that we will continue to deliver affordable, coordinated services that honor both the health care needs and the cultures of those we serve.