Community Roots

Roots Community Health Center is an active non-profit organization providing culturally responsive medical and behavioral healthcare to underserved communities in East Oakland, California. It focuses on reducing health disparities through direct patient care, research into issues like pulse oximeter accuracy for people with darker skin tones, community-based participatory research, education programs, workforce training initiatives, and advocacy for equitable access to quality healthcare devices. The organization has been recognized for its impact on improving educational outcomes, housing stability, and overall well-being among its target population.