We believe everyone should have basic access to care.
Clínica Tepati operates under a three-part mission of health services, education, and advocacy. Clínica Tepati provides basic healthcare services and health education to the underserved Latinx community. Undergraduate and medical students learn first-hand clinical experience in a respectful environment that fosters educational exchange and helps each student become a culturally humble and compassionate individual. Additionally, Clínica Tepati provides both students and patients with positive role models and mentors. Finally, Clínica Tepati volunteers go beyond the standard of care by being advocates for patients by serving as both linguistic and cultural interpreters for these individuals.
Clínica Tepati seeks to provide basic healthcare services to the underserved communities of Sacramento and its surrounding areas, including but not limited to health screening, health education, primary care and patient advocacy. These services are delivered in an atmosphere appropriate for the needs of the patients in a multilingual/multicultural setting. It is Clínica Tepati’s goal to provide the proper direction toward necessary fundamental changes in the current health care system.
The education of both our volunteers and patients is of utmost priority at Clínica Tepati. Our volunteers are given the opportunity to maintain contact with the community while gaining first-hand clinical experience that will aid them in their future professional endeavors. Volunteers learn sensitivity towards the needs of the underserved and learn what it means to serve underprivileged populations. Undergraduate volunteers are given the opportunity to shadow health professional students who serve as teachers and mentors. Undergraduates are encouraged to ask questions, to delve into the science of medicine, as well as observe the art of providing patient-centered care. Similarly, health professional students seek the guidance of volunteer preceptors who are familiar with the ailments and treatments of the populations we serve.
The education of our patients is of even higher importance. Each Saturday, we provide informational classes to our patients to teach them how to lead healthier lifestyles, focusing on diet and exercise. We also seek to provide information on Covered CA eligibility by hosting workshops as well as one-on-one appointments. Similar services are provided for immigration questions through our law clinic. In this manner, we hope to educate patients on their rights and eligibility. Ultimately, we are interested in providing a holistic education to our patients that seeks to empower them in all aspects of their lives.
A group of Chicano/Latino medical students and undergraduates from UC Davis began organizing a student-run free clinic. Operating out of the Sacramento Concilio Offices, Clínica Tepati welcomed its first patients in March of 1974.
Clínica Tepati was rescued from closure by the generosity of Sutter Health & Mercy Health with a combined donation of $175,000.
Clínica Tepati moves to 1820 J St.
Dr. Brenden Tu appointed as the Clinic Director (2010-present)
Knight’s Landing One Health Center, Clínica Tepati’s sister clinic, opens.
Clínica Tepati hosts our very first interclinic recruitment fair, encompassing all 12 of the UC Davis affiliated student-run clinics.
During your primary care visit we’ll make a referral plan to get you seen by a specialist.
Some of our trusted donors and partners
During your primary care visit we’ll make a referral plan to get you seen by a specialist.
