Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Net meets street to defeat STDs: County home STD testing program employs cutting-edge technology

Before the crowd of more than 50 health care advocates, ministers and first ladies, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas led the press conference in front of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Public Health in Willowbrook to announce cutting-edge enhancements to the sexually transmitted disease home testing "I know" program.

Healthy Way LA health care coverage program

Healthy Way LA is a no cost health care program, available to low-income residents of Los Angeles County. The program provides free high quality medical care with flexibility and coordination that reduces doctors' office waiting time. People who qualify for the program can choose from more than 100 different locations to receive health care.

CareNow right now

More than 4,900 people received free medical, vision and dental care inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum during the four day CareNow Clinic. Now in its third year, CareNow is a non profit organization, founded by healthcare professionals dedicated to serving those who are underserved and uninsured.

Grand Opening of the new Martin Luther King Center for Public Health

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas joined by representatives from the Department of Public Health, numerous elected officials, and members of the South Los Angeles community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health (formerly the South Health Center).

Empowerment Congress session provides valuable insight into second district healthcare

The Empowerment Congress hosted its 20th annual Empowerment Congress Summit on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the University of Southern California. Over 2,000 residents of the Second District gathered to celebrate the event and engage….

Supervisor Ridley-Thomas’ Statement on Lap Band Advertising

Obesity and the health problems that accompany the condition are urgent public health problems in many of the communities I represent. Predatory business practices pose another threat to the well-being of residents in low-income neighborhoods….

Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Gloria Molina call for outreach strategy for In-Home Supportive Services recipients program

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday braced for severe cuts to the County’s In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS), a program that provides at-home assistance for eligible seniors, people who are legally blind and people with disabilities….