The patient newsletter, Be Well, by Saban Community Clinic, provides health news and tips. In this issue, you will discover ways to improve your relationship with your healthcare provider, meet our new doulas from Birthworkers of Color Collective, get health tips from our sexual health providers, learn about Covered California open enrollment events, and receive a reminder to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

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Patient newsletter: Be Well Volume 1, Issue 3

All Saban health centers will be closed on December 8th, 2023, to allow our staff from all departments and locations to come together and build community.

All locations will be closed on December 8th, but regular hours will resume on Monday, December 11th. We look forward to connecting with you and providing you with the care you need and deserve.

SABAN COMMUNITY CLINIC HONORS BELA BAJARIA, NETFLIX, CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER, AND RICHARD WEITZ, WME CO-CHAIR AT 47TH ANNUAL DINNER GALA


BEVERLY HILLS, CA - November 8, 2023 – Friends from the TV and music industry gathered to honor Chief Content Officer, Netflix, Bela Bajaria, and Co-Chairman, WME, Richard Weitz, for their philanthropic leadership in increasing equitable healthcare in the Los Angeles community. The annual dinner gala was hosted by comedian, Zarna Garg at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 6th, 2023, and raised funds to support Saban Community Clinic's healthcare services. The evening also included a musical performance from multi-platinum singer and songwriter, Andy Grammer.

During the event, Bajaria was awarded the Friends Leadership Award and shared her own experience as an immigrant watching her parents navigate the US healthcare system and relying on free clinics or generous friends for care. She emphasized the importance of everyone having access to care, regardless of their background, “One life is not more deserving of the other. That’s why Saban provides high-quality, compassionate care to everyone regardless of their circumstances. They provide everything from back-to-school physicals to orthodontics, behavioral health, primary care, and prescriptions which can be so hard to get without insurance. By supporting the Clinic, you are also giving parents peace of mind and kids the strong start that they deserve.”

Weitz, who received the Lenny Somberg Award, took the opportunity to encourage others to get involved and give back, “I see many rising stars and executives who don’t have a direct connection to the Clinic… yet. I encourage you if you have the privilege and luxury of sitting in one of these seats, get involved. We need others to help carry this important work forward. When the world is in crisis, and we feel helpless this is an opportunity for you to have impact right in your backyard. As I always say, ‘We’re not promised tomorrow. Life is not a dress rehearsal.’ So, take your money, time, family, privilege, and your voice and put it to good use.”

About Saban Community Clinic
Founded in 1967 as the LA Free Clinic, Saban Community Clinic has maintained its founding principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It provides over 130,000 visits annually for low-income and uninsured men, women, and children. The Clinic has five health centers and a mobile clinic in the Los Angeles and West Hollywood areas. It provides affordable access to quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care for individuals who live at or below the Federal Poverty Level, which is approximately 83% of its patients. Funds raised at the Annual Dinner Gala help fill the gap in the $7 million worth of free services provided each year. For more information about the Clinic, please visit sabancommunityclinic.org.

About Friends of the Saban Community Clinic 
The Friends Board was established in 1973 to provide a stable fundraising source for Saban Community Clinic by hosting annual fundraising events to raise money for patient care, critical services, and programs. Board members represent the entertainment industry’s top executives and leaders. 

Media Contact: Valeria (she/her), vdeluna@sabancommunityclinic.org

Saban Community Clinic sends warm wishes to our community of friends, patients, and partners, and hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with loved ones. All Saban health centers will be closed during Thanksgiving to allow our staff to spend time with their loved ones. Take care of yourself and your community during this holiday season. Thank you and see you on November 27th!


All locations are closed on November 23rd and 24th, 2023.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or present yourself to an emergency room.


On November 25th, the Melrose Family Health Center pharmacy will be open for patients to pick up prescriptions from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. No other services will be available at this location on November 25th.

Regular service hours resume at all locations on Monday, November 27th.

Patient newsletter: Be Well Volume 1, Issue 3

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