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December 12, 2024
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The following news report was published by Ana Torrea at ABC30 (KFSN-TV) on Thursday, December 12, 2024, 8:08 AM.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Clinica Sierra Vista and Fresno State are partnering together to create accessible healthcare for the vulnerable population.

“Over the years, we are seeing more and more of the unhoused population,” said Bryan Tune, a nurse practitioner at Clinica Sierra Vista and associate professor at Fresno State. “It is our goal here to take care of that vulnerable population. Keep them out of emergency rooms and provide necessary care that is sustainable for life.”

Every Wednesday morning, the Street Medicine Team from Clinica Sierra Vista in Southwest Fresno meets at the office, packs up the cars, and then heads out to…

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Program Objectives

  • At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • 90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
  • 90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

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WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

  • You are pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
  • You had a baby in the last six months
  • You have a child who is under the age of five
  • You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

  • 1 Person: $2,413
  • 2 Persons: $3,261
  • 3 Persons: $4,109
  • 4 Persons: $4,957
  • 5 Persons: $5,805
  • More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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