“Wow…homelessness in California is really bad”. An all too common mantra chanted by out of towners as they visit our “left coast”.

Let’s unpack this statement. A state of communal anomie should not be described with judgmental qualifiers (ie ‘bad’). The homeless are not “bad” and being homeless is not necessarily “bad”, despite the common myth.

At Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA), we believe healthcare should be accessible, equitable, and inclusive for everyone, no matter their background or circumstances. This principle is especially critical in the realm of vaccines, which are among the most effective tools for preventing disease and saving lives.