California Family Health Council

Essential Access Health, formerly known as the California Family Health Council, is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health through clinical research, provider training, and administrative support. The organization manages the largest Title X federal family planning program in the United States, overseeing a vast network of health centers across California. Its dedicated clinical research division partners with pharmaceutical companies and federal agencies to conduct Phase 1 through Phase 4 clinical trials for innovative contraceptive methods and STI diagnostics. Beyond research, Essential Access Health provides specialized training for healthcare professionals and leads public health initiatives to improve health equity and access. The organization serves as a critical bridge between clinical innovation and community-based healthcare delivery.