Community Care Fund Testimonials

With generous support from partners like you, the Community Care Fund has supported over 13,000 patient visits on a sliding-scale basis since 2003. With the economic downturn, many people have lost their jobs and insurance, and the number of patient visits funded by the Community Care Fund this year has doubled. Below are just five of the people whose lives and health have been greatly enhanced through receiving our services. You can support this fund by donating online.

Sandra

After an accidental head injury, Sandra experienced recurring migraine headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Her symptoms were debilitating, but she was unable to tolerate medications. Through the acupuncture and biofeedback treatments covered by our Community Care Fund, she is feeling happy and healthy again.

Gema

Gema found herself in a position of needing extra healthcare at a time when she was also going through a financial crisis. She was able to get the treatments she needed from our caring practitioners, which would not have been possible without the Community Care Fund.

John

When John developed an environmental illness, he did not know where to turn for help. Through the treatments at the Osher Center, funded by the Community Care Fund, he is regaining his health, and is back to being a supportive husband and father again.

Joan

When Joan came to the Osher Center, she was suffering from a health crisis, a financial crisis and a housing crisis. Through the care that she received through the Community Care Fund, she is now feeling much stronger, healthier and more hopeful for the future.

Michael

With a complex medical history, Michael is benefiting from an integrative approach to his health regimen. He was originally referred to the Osher Center from UCSF’s Genetics department, and the Community Care Fund is allowing him to receive treatments that he otherwise would not be able to afford.