BLOOM: The Black Baby Equity Clinic
UCSF BLOOM: The Black Baby Equity Clinic provides primary care for children – from newborn to 3 years – whose self-identifying Black families prefer Black care providers. We connect each family to a Black pediatrician, mental health provider, lactation professional and patient navigator.
Patients don't need a referral but must meet health insurance requirements. For newborn patients, caregivers should inform the birthing hospital that they want their child to be seen at the UCSF Claremont Clinic and specify the BLOOM Clinic. Hospital providers should ensure the child has a follow-up appointment before discharge. If they don't, please call us to schedule one. Be sure to bring discharge papers and your child's health insurance card to the visit.
Patients don't need a referral but must meet health insurance requirements. For newborn patients, caregivers should inform the birthing hospital that they want their child to be seen at the UCSF Claremont Clinic and specify the BLOOM Clinic. Hospital providers should ensure the child has a follow-up appointment before discharge. If they don't, please call us to schedule one. Be sure to bring discharge papers and your child's health insurance card to the visit.
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Plan your visit
Preparing for your appointment
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Support services
Tender wagging care
Our therapy dogs spread joy and smiles at the bedside and throughout the hospital.
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