Anita Gong had a difficult situation: she needed to make a choice to keep her healthcare coverage.Confused about navigating the various plan options of Medicare, Anita reached out to the Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). She called...
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Grantee Spotlight: Indian Health Center of Santa Clara County
The Indian Health Center (IHC) of Santa Clara County is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit community health clinic that has provided health, medical, and wellness services to all persons regardless of ethnicity since 1977. IHC focuses on empowering and educating the community by...
Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
Sourcewise provides you access to the Santa Clara County Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP). State-certified counselors offer information and unbiased guidance to ensure that you are well informed to choose the right Medicare options for you and your loved ones.
Meet Rosie Jimenez: Director, South County Services at Sourcewise
Rosie Jimenez is a San Jose native who loves her community. Her passion for helping people led to a career as a registered nurse and a certified case manager. She focuses on educating clients and their families on available healthcare services in their community.Rosie...
Revitalize Yourself This Spring
Spring is here at last! After a long, cold, winter, we are seeing signs of life all around us. Flowers are blooming, and the trees are green again. Like nature, we too must find ways to revitalize and renew ourselves. Here are some tips to re-energize and enjoy all...
Irene’s Story
Over the years, Irene Antoinette Martell has watched Silicon Valley evolve into an extremely diverse community. “There have been a lot of highly educated people moving to the area, but the technology boost has made it difficult for older people, blue collar workers,...
Enjoy the Rose, White & Blue Parade on July 4, 2015
This year’s Umpqua Bank Rose White & Blue 4th of July Parade is just around the corner. Join Sourcewise at 10 a.m. on the Fourth of July to enjoy the home-made floats, antique cars, and many other community organizations as they participate in the largest fourth...
Community Organization Spotlight: Live Oak Adult Day Services
Live Oak Adult Day Services is a nonprofit, community-based agency providing specialized day care for frail, elderly, and dependent adults residing in Santa Clara County. There are four locations: Cupertino, Los Gatos, Willow Glen, and Gilroy. Live Oak...
Meals on Wheels: Nutrition Brought to Your Door
A healthy diet is important for everyone. However, homebound older adults—due to illness or disability—are not always able to shop or cook for themselves. These individuals can be at risk for malnutrition. At Sourcewise, our Meals on Wheels program partners...
Meet Rosie Fontes—Community Resource Specialist
Rosie Fontes enjoys being a Community Resource Specialist at Sourcewise. Throughout the past 11 months, she has made a positive impact on the organization and the individuals she serves. Rosie is dedicated to finding the best resources available, given the various...