Maritza Morales from CARES

My guest on the Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast will be Maritza Morales, the Executive Director of CARES. CARES is the Medical Center Auxiliary for Recruitment, Education, and Services.

In Feb. 1969 CARES was incorporated as the LA County/USC Medical Center Auxiliary by the State of California as a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide financial support and volunteer service to the Medical Center and the Medical School.  They are dedicated to serving the patients and their families at the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.

Its primary mission is to benefit patients by adding comfort to their hospital stay and providing services that help the patients access quality health care.

CARES Operates two Child Cares Centers. Since 1971, CARES has provided a safe, comforting haven to over a million children while their family members receive necessary medical care. Parents who may be struggling with anxiety and fear, gain comfort and relief knowing that in the midst of a medical crisis, their children will receive quality care.

They also promote educational Programs including their partnership with the LAC+USC Pediatric Diabetic Clinic.  CARES also has a Pediatric Reading Program and Lending Pediatric Preventive Injury Program Library. There are many volunteer opportunities. Join us to hear all about the wonderful work CARES is doing in the community.