Saban Community Clinic (SCC) today breaks ground on its new Crenshaw Family Health Center, a major expansion that will bring comprehensive, community-based healthcare to the heart of South Los Angeles, one of the most underserved regions in Los Angeles County. The new facility is located in the historic Crenshaw Corridor and will serve a community where more than 287,000 low-income residents face limited access to primary care.
The project directly addresses longstanding gaps in care in an area widely considered a healthcare desert. The two-story health center will provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services under one roof. It will support more than 24,000 patient visits annually.
This expansion will bring critical medical infrastructure, including dental and mental health services, closer to the patients who need it most, at a time when many providers are reducing services due to financial pressures.
“Access to care should not depend on where you live,” said Muriel Nouwezem, CEO of Saban Community Clinic. “For too many families in South Los Angeles, consistent, high-quality healthcare remains out of reach. The Crenshaw Family Health Center will change this, meeting patients where they are and delivering integrated care in the community.”
The need is acute. Nearly one in three adults in South Los Angeles delays or forgoes care due to barriers such as transportation, cost, and limited provider availability. Residents experience higher rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, and life expectancy can be more than a decade shorter than in more affluent parts of Los Angeles County.
The health center is being developed and financed in partnership with Turner Impact Capital’s Turner Healthcare Facilities Funds (THFF), which help mission-driven healthcare providers like Saban Community Clinic expand their reach by providing real estate expertise and ready-to-deploy capital for facility development.
“High-quality healthcare should be available to patients in every zip code. We’re proud to partner with Saban Community Clinic to develop this community-driven health center in an area of South LA that has been underserved for too long,” said Bobby Turner, CEO of Turner Impact Capital. “Expanding access to essential care helps improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and boost patient satisfaction. We are excited to help Saban make a meaningful difference for 24,000 patients every year.”
The Clinic has launched an $18.7 million capital campaign to support the project, with 72% of funds already committed. Additional philanthropic support is needed to fully realize its vision.
The new facility will offer a full continuum of care, including:
- 10 medical exam rooms
- 7 dental operatories, including panoramic X-ray capabilities
- Behavioral health services, including case management
- An on-site pharmacy with medication counseling
- Health insurance enrollment assistance
“Investments like this are essential to closing the healthcare gap in South Los Angeles,” said Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove. “The Crenshaw Family Health Center represents a meaningful step toward ensuring every resident has access to the care they deserve. We have an obligation to address those health outcomes so that everyone has the same opportunity to survive in a healthy way.”
This marks Saban Community Clinic’s seventh facility in the Greater Los Angeles region and a significant expansion of its footprint as demand for affordable, community-based care continues to rise.
Saban Community Clinic has served as a frontline provider for underserved populations across Los Angeles for almost 60 years. The Crenshaw Family Health Center represents the next phase of its mission to expand access, advance health equity, and build a stronger, healthier future for the communities it serves.
About Saban Community Clinic
Saban Community Clinic was founded in 1967 as the LA Free Clinic and provides outstanding, compassionate care to anyone who needs it. Saban operates multiple Los Angeles health centers, as well as a mobile clinic, delivering medical, dental and behavioral health services through more than 157,000 patient visits annually. Predominantly serving low-income individuals and families, the majority of the Clinic’s patients live below the federal poverty line. For more information, visit www.sabancommunityclinic.org.
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