A Community of Care: Desert Senita Featured on Empowered with Meg Ryan

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover how Desert Senita, a Federally Qualified Health Center in rural Arizona, is transforming lives by providing comprehensive, integrated healthcare that addresses both physical and mental well-being, regardless of ability to pay.

Empowered with Meg Ryan will feature Desert Senita in an upcoming segment. This segment will explore how Desert Senita is breaking down barriers to healthcare access in remote communities. The segment will highlight the organization's commitment to providing a full spectrum of services, from primary care and mental health treatment to dental care and social work. It emphasizes the importance of treating the whole person, fostering a sense of community, and empowering individuals to take control of their health. This segment will be distributed to Public Television stations nationwide.

"Desert Senita is grateful for the work of the Empowered Program, highlighting and celebrating local and regional efforts like those of our health centers to 'empower' our communities and the families and individuals who make up the very fabric of those communities.  We look forward to the filming of a great segment that shares the story of our work in Ajo, Arizona City, Stanfield, Coolidge, and soon Casa Grande." – Dr. Daniel Bárbara, CEO, Desert Senita Community Health Centers.

The segment will showcase the dedication of Desert Senita's staff, many of whom are deeply invested in the well-being of their community. It will illustrate how the organization's integrated care model not only improves individual lives but also strengthens the entire community. The segment will also touch on how Desert Senita normalizes access to mental health and substance use treatment by offering all services in one location, removing the stigma often associated with seeking such care.

About Empowered with Meg Ryan 

Empowered is an award-winning program that explores compelling stories of individuals and organizations making a difference in the world. Hosted by Meg Ryan, each segment delves into the heart of a cause, inspiring viewers to embrace positive change. Learn more at https://www.empoweredprogram.com/.

About Desert Senita

Desert Senita Community Health Center, named after the resilient Senita cactus, is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to serving rural Southwest communities—regardless of insurance status. As the Cactus Family, we provide affordable, high-quality care, walking alongside patients through every step of their health journey to build a stronger and healthier community. Learn more at https://desertsenita.org/.

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