The Doctors of Skid Row

(Photo by Gary Leonard.)

Overlooked by Many, a Group of Medical Professionals Provide Care to Those Most in Need of Service

by Richard Guzman
Downtown LA News
Published: August 4, 2008

Christian Health Center: Founded by the Los Angeles Mission, the Christian Health Center is still a partner with the Mission, but broke out on its own four years ago. It is now housed in its own location, in a converted former crack hotel, at 311 E. Winston Ave., across from the Mission.

With the help of federal funds and private donations, as well as support from the Mission, the Center averages about 15,000 medical visits and 1,500 dental visits per year.

"A lot of days we open the door at 7 and by 8 we've given away all of the appointments that day, and that can be anywhere from 40 to 60 medical and dental appointments. Our demands continue to increase. We're usually at capacity," Abdishoo said.

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