Ruth Temple Clinic is closing down. UCHC is here for you.

We understand that the closure of the Ruth Temple Clinic may bring uncertainty to your healthcare journey, but your health remains our top priority. Universal Community Health Center (UCHC) is ready to welcome you with open arms. We have two convenient locations just minutes away, offering the same compassionate care and community-focused services you’ve come to expect.

Whether you need to manage a chronic condition, schedule a dental check-up, or access our food pantry and health education programs, our team is here to ensure your transition is seamless and stress-free.

Next Steps for a Smooth Transition

  • Call us today: Mention you are a former Ruth Temple patient, and we will help you transfer your records.
  • Bring your ID & Insurance: We accept most plans and offer free health insurance enrollment assistance.

  • Meet our team: Our care providers and health educators are ready to support your specific needs.

Get started by calling 323-233-3100 today. Our call center is open Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:30pm and on Saturday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Our Locations Near Ruth Temple Clinic

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O'Neill Clinic

Location

1919 San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Parking

Free parking lot available

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat – Sun: Closed

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O'Neill Clinic

Location

1919 San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat – Sun: Closed

Parking

Free parking lot available

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San Pedro Clinic

Location

2801 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Parking

Free parking available behind building

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat: 7:30am – 4pm
Sun: Closed

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San Pedro Clinic

Location

2801 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat: 7:30am – 4pm
Sun: Closed

Parking

Free parking available behind building

Healthcare For All

Our services are available to anyone seeking care, regardless of race, medical plan, age, gender, or ability to pay. We offer a sliding fee discount program to those who qualify. Patients paying cash will receive a good-faith estimate of charges in accordance with the No Surprise Bill 2022.

Food Pantry

Monthly food pantry distributing free produce to our South LA community.

Dental Care

Receive high-quality dental care for your entire family at our state-of-the-art facility.

Health Plans & Programs Accepted By UCHC

Our Enrollment Counselors provide free assistance and are experts in all health plans and programs. We’re here to simplify the health insurance enrollment process.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Brand New Day
  • Promise
  • Promise
  • Central
  • Easy Choice
  • HealthNet
  • La Care
  • Molina
  • Scan Medicare
  • United
  • Wellcare
  • Scan
  • Alignment
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • AltaMed, Managed By: Altura Health
  • Optum (formerly Healthcare Partners)
  • Regal Medical Group/LakeSide IPA
  • Globalcare IPA, Managed By: Medpoint Medical Mgt
  • Prospect IPA/Nuestra Familia
  • CareMore
  • Preferred IPA
  • Clever Care
  • Optum (formerly Apple Care IPA)
  • MediCal Dental
  • Delta Dental
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Liberty Dental
  • Cigna
  • Premiere Access
  • Central Health Plan
  • Carelon (formerly Beacon)
  • Blue Shield
  • MHN
  • Windstone Behavioral Health

Support UCHC

Award Winning Health Center

At UCHC, we believe that one’s quality of health should not be determined by zip code—that all people deserve dignity, respect, and the best healthcare services, regardless of their ability to pay.

With the support of our donors, we continue to empower families toward wellness. UCHC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-deductible.

Support UCHC

Award Winning Health Center

Over the past decade, UCHC has been dedicated to one mission: to provide quality and accessible healthcare to underserved communities and offer a patient-centered model of care that empowers communities toward wellness.

We believe that one’s quality of health should not be determined by zip code—that all people deserve dignity, respect, and the best healthcare services, regardless of their ability to pay.

With the support of our donors, we continue to empower families toward wellness. UCHC is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-deductible.

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