This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Order of Malta Clinic proudly celebrated the fifth anniversary of its partnership with Sutter Health’s Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center. Together, we are breaking down barriers to care by bringing life-saving breast cancer screenings directly to women who might otherwise go without.
Read MoreFor nearly five years, Martin Karpiel, FACHE has brought a lifetime of healthcare management experience, and a heart for service, to the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California. A Knight of Malta and longtime leader in emergency and urgent care, Martin has dedicated his career to improving access to healthcare for those in need.
Read MorePeter first came to us three years ago, at age 50. By his own admission, he hadn’t seen a doctor in many years. When asked about medications, he shared that he had been taking Paxil, an antidepressant, nightly for years to manage depression and anxiety—though he had never seen a psychiatrist. Peter explained that he obtained the medication through a “friend.”
Read MoreFor Sheila and George Tichy, supporting the Clinic has never been about accolades or recognition. From the Clinic’s earliest days, their involvement has been rooted in something far deeper: a shared belief that no one should be denied healthcare because of their circumstances, and a conviction that faith should be lived out through action.
Read MoreIn the 13 years Maria Gamulo-Owen, FNP has worked at the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California, she has witnessed first-hand the dramatic increase in the number of patients suffering from severe mental health challenges.
Read MoreWe’re proud to share that the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California has been awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar) - the highest level of recognition offered by the nation’s most trusted source for nonprofit information.
Read MoreWhen Dr. Jeff Ritterman retired as Chief of Cardiology and Assistant Chief of the Department of Medicine at Kaiser Permanente’s Richmond Medical Center, little did he expect that his involvement in the hospital’s retired physicians’ network would lead him to the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California several years later.
Read MoreWhen disaster strikes, the Sovereign Order of Malta answers the call—wherever it's needed.
Read MoreOn December 11, the Order of Malta Clinic, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, hosted its second podiatry clinic of the year, providing essential foot care to those experiencing homelessness in Oakland.
Read MoreBy definition, a caregiver is a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person. But who cares for the caregiver?
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