Virginia Garcia

Virginia Garcia medical services is trying to increase the vaccination rates of farmworkers. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

Vaccinating Migrant Farmworkers Is No Easy Task

For migrant farmworkers, outreach and mobile clinics are key to increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates and overcoming hesitancy.

Jul 19, 2021
Premium

Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation executive director Serena Cruz speaks at the unveiling of a mobile clinic in Beaverton in 2019./Portland Tribune

After eight years as executive director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, Serena Cruz will depart.

Jul 7, 2021

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided mobile COVID-19 testing to reach the Latino community. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

Latinos make up about 13% of the state’s population but only 6% have received at least a first dose, according to state data.

Apr 15, 2021
Premium

ALEX VISSER/THE LUND REPORT

The pandemic has highlighted the need for better information about the provision of services to disadvantaged populations, advocates say.

Apr 9, 2021
Premium

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided mobile COVID-19 testing to reach the Latino community. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

The health center has offered more than 6,600 tests, with a positive rate of nearly 12%, more than double the state average.

Nov 9, 2020

Nov 11, 2013

Securely submit an anonymous news tip or confidential document.

Support our journalism by making a tax-deductible gift.