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December 10, 2024By Physicians for a Healthy California Test to Treat

Thanks to over $450,000 investment from the COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant Program, run by Physicians for a Healthy California with support from the California Department of Public Health, Eastern Plumas Health Care (EPHC) recently unveiled state-of-the-art portable shelters that will transform their disaster response and health care delivery.

“These shelters are completely self-contained with heat, air conditioning, generator, lighting, and air purification systems,” said Joanna Garneau, EPHC program manager. “With the addition of hot water, sanitizer handwashing stations, and 10 individual exam rooms and beds, this shelter can easily be deployed to support expanded clinic or emergency room space as needed.”

Designed for versatility, the shelters can serve as command centers, vaccination sites or emergency medical extensions. Whether responding to health emergencies or disasters, EPHC is equipped to act swiftly.

“With these shelters, EPHC will respond to disasters and health emergencies more effectively. Should something require this level of preparedness, we will be ready,” Garneau added.

In total, the COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant program awarded approximately $72 million to 243 safety-net providers, public health systems, pharmacies, community-based and faith-based organizations serving 11+ million patients throughout California. 

Congratulations to EPHC on this milestone!