About
In 2023, two longstanding nonprofits merged, Cypress Foundation consolidate it's community work into Physicians for a Healthy Central Coast (PHCC).
A 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation, PHCC serves as the philanthropic arm of the Medical Association serving the Counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and now San Benito.
The foundation's Tax ID # is 45-2774675.
Mission
"Lead efforts to build a diverse physician workforce, support medical career growth, promote physician well-being, and help improve access to high-quality patient care on the Central Coast."
To fulfill its mission, Physicians for a Healthy Central Coast acts as a bridge linking physicians and other community health leaders through the works of the foundation. We work in collaboration with our partners to support the improvement of patient health and access to physicians for all who live, work and play in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Strategic Themes
The following strategic themes represent key priorities and aspirations that drive the PHCCs core program strategies.
I. Physician Pathways Continuum
A comprehensive, equity-driven continuum guiding future physicians from early exploration to independent practice.
II. Physician Well-Being.
Access to program services and resources that support physicians personal and professional fulfillment.
Physicians for a Healthy Central Coast Foundation
Board of Directors
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Chair of the Board
Grant Hartzog, PhD
Professor, MCD Biology, UCSC
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President
Violetta Barroso, MD
Kaiser Permanente, Watsonville
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Immediate Past Chair
Jack Watson, MD
Kaiser Permanente Watsonville
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Immediate Past President
Alfred Sadler, MD FACP
CSUMB MSPA Program
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Treasurer
Anastasia Klick, MD
Salinas Valley Medical Clinic, Primecare
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Secretary
Donna J. Odryna
Executive Director, SCMMA/SCMMAF
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Director & Past President of CMA
Donaldo Hernandez, MD
Hospitalist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation/Sutter Health
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Director
Thomas Horvath, PhD
Dean of the College of Science & Interim Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, CSUMB
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Director
Melissa Nothnagle, MD MSc
Famlly Medicine Residency Program, Natividad
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Director & Past President
Christopher O'Grady MD
Pajaro Valley Medical Clinic
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Director & Past President
Jeannine Rodems, MD
Santa Cruz Direct Primary Care
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SCMMAF was founded as CruzMed Foundation in 2012, the name changed to Physicians for a Healthy Central Coast in 2017 and merged in 2023 with the Cypress Foundation of Monterey as is doing business as the Santa Cruz Monterey Medical Association Foundation (SCMMAF). We are grateful to the founding leadership of this organization.
Joydip Bhattacharya, DO
Founding President
David McNutt, MD
Founding Secretary
David South, MD
Founding Treasurer
Willie Elliott-McCrae
Founding Director
Donna Odryna
Founding Director