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As program manager for the nonprofit, Corchado works to mobilize local parents at Merced County schools. From leadership trainings to holding school boards accountable for student health outcomes, her work is driven by a primary focus to make Merced a better place for the next generation.
Cultiva La Salud Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Merced in Color Merced leader spotlight volunteer of the yearAdvocates pointed out Merced County’s undocumented population is estimated to pay nearly $9 million in local taxes this year alone. Additionally, the community plays a major role in the local economy as the undocumented labor force supports much of Merced’s agricultural industry--valued at $3.5 billion in 2015.
BHC County Board of Supervisors health Lee Lor medi-cal merced merced county Prevention Action Team Rodrigo Espinoza spotlight undocumentedAbove: Members of the Joven Noble youth group during a recent trip to University of California, Merced. The group was founded to help teach Merced youth to embrace and celebrate their cultural heritage. (Photo by Crystal Rivera) By Hannah Esqueda Author’s note: Three years ago We’Ced youth reporter Alyssa Castro dissected the issue of youth funding in the Merced community. Read More
disconnected youth disengaged EMPOWER Joven Noble merced county Merced County Office of Education spotlight Workforce Investment Board Yosemite High School youthAbove: Tonya Mendoza shares her story of struggling to pay for medical care without insurance; at times she had to decide between paying her utility bills and rent or buying medicine. (Photo by Hannah Esqueda) By Hannah Esqueda MERCED, Calif. — As the federal debate over the fate of the Affordable Care Act continues, Merced County health proponents are calling on local officials to make universal healthcare a reality for all residents, regardless of age or immigration status. Read More
#health4all BHC Merced Faith In Merced healthcare medi-cal merced merced county Merced County Board of Supervisors PIQE Prevention Action Team spotlight undocumentedAccording to the 2016 Merced County Community Health Assessment, Hispanic and Latino residents reported higher rates of chronic depressive symptoms than White counterparts, despite having lower diagnosis rates. The community’s youth are also vulnerable, with more than 34 percent of Latino teens in Merced County reporting depression-related feelings almost every day for two weeks or more, according to KidsData. Too often, Guillen said, Latino and immigrant families get used to operating under stressful conditions and fail to recognize the signs of more serious mental health disorders like depression, anxiety or even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
BHC latinos mental health mental illness PIQUE Spanish forum spotlight Stigma youthAbove: Just like the beautiful sunset amidst a storm, Alice’s story is about finding beauty in the life you’re living no matter what. Photo by Alice Herrera. By Alice Herrera I had sweaty palms and shaky hands as I walked into the room. Read More
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