Health gaps are defined as differences in the quality of health and the level of health care across different populations. Nowhere are these gaps between the haves and have-nots more eminent than in areas we serve, like South Los Angeles and San Bernardino which are among the poorest in the Southern California region

The health gaps between South Los Angeles (SPA6) and neighboring West Los Angeles provides a snapshot of how the inability of Southern California residents to afford adequate housing, healthy foods, jobs and health insurance has led to an immeasurable degree of health and financial problems. UMMA has become a safe haven for those who need it most, many of whom would have no place else to go for health care.