Stories, news, and career insights from across the HALO community.
With the new school year officially underway across Sacramento, local families are settling into their daily routines. Between managing morning drop-offs, keeping up with homework, and coordinating after-school schedules, staying on top of your family's health is more important than ever. Among all the school supply lists and schedule shifts, one task remains essential for…
Healthcare is not a stagnant profession; it is a path of development and impact that changes with time. Of all the healthcare professions out there, nursing is arguably the most exciting career path in medicine—it operates on the principle of a ladder, with individuals being able to fast track their way into employment, gain valuable…
Medical Disclaimer: This article is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always follow your doctor's instructions, especially regarding chronic conditions, medications, or fluid restrictions. If you suspect heat stroke or a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Summer brings longer days, sunny outdoor gatherings, and plenty of opportunities…
Chronic disease does not usually happen overnight. Conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure tend to build slowly, often over years of small daily choices. That is actually good news. It means the same daily choices that create risk can also reduce it. At HALO (Health And Life Organization), we focus…
Health And Life Organization, Inc., dba Sacramento Community Clinic (HALO-SCC)has spent over two decades caring for Sacramento's most underserved communities and training future healthcare providers through their preceptorship program in partnership with local universities and colleges. What Is a Preceptorship? A preceptorship is a supervised, hands-on training experience where a student works directly alongside…
Summer is more than a break from school. For students pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, or healthcare administration, it is one of the best windows of the year to gain real clinical experience. A healthcare internship or healthcare externship during the summer months can turn classroom training into practical, resume-ready skills, and in Sacramento,…
Caring for Sacramento with Affordable, Patient-Focused Healthcarepost Good healthcare should not depend on the size of your paycheck. Across the Sacramento region, too many residents delay care because they worry about the bill. Delaying care turns that small problem into bigger, costlier ones. HALO exists to close that gap. Affordable primary care keeps families healthier,…
In many families residing in Sacramento, the household is not limited to just one language. Kids learn English at school, Spanish from their grandmas, and Hmong from their parents; or a mixture of all of these languages depending on what languages their family speaks because of their culture and history. Being able to speak more…
Behavioral health professionals are always seeking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. However, it can become easy to feel disconnected from that original purpose when productivity metrics, limited patient interaction, or repetitive caseloads dominate the workday. Working for a nonprofit health organization that offers behavioral healthcare can reconnect professionals with the reason many…
