Gossage, Karen L

My philosophy of care is rooted in health and birth equity, and in social and reproductive justice. These philosophies which have been conceived of by many before me lay the groundwork for my approach of caring for my patients in the context of their individual circumstances and health goals. I feel it is important to recognize that we all have different starting points, assets, and challenges along the way of realizing our health and life goals.

Wood, Elizabeth A is a health services agency located in Santa Cruz, CA, offering a wide range of prevention and treatment services for adults, children, and families in Santa Cruz County. Their Behavioral Health Division provides comprehensive options, while the Environmental Health Division is committed to protecting public health and the environment. The Health Centers Division promotes access to quality primary and integrated behavioral healthcare services, and the Public Health Division focuses on improving community health through education and prevention. With a dedication to excellent customer service, Wood, Elizabeth A strives to promote healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and sound health policy in Santa Cruz County. They also provide resources such as population health data, opioid prevention and response support, enhanced care management for complex needs, and basic needs assistance through the Human Services Department. Their Santa Cruz County app allows residents to report quality-of-life problems and track progress, while CruzAware serves as the alert and warning system for the community.Generated from the website