Komoto Family Foundation

08/27/2026

Thanks to a $5000 community grant from Kern Family Health Care we will continue to build the capacity of our Community Health Worker team through updated technology, culturally appropriate health education, and ongoing training. We look forward to continuing to empower our community in Kern County!

08/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 scholars! Nicholas Patton is a PharmD candidate attending the UCSF School of Pharmacy. Raised in Visalia, Nicholas has a heart for giving back to his community and advocating for children’s health. In his own words, “Pharmacists are among the most accessible healthcare professionals. In a region such as the San Joaquin Valley, this can mean the only healthcare professional someone has access to.
The impact I ultimately hope to have as a pharmacist in the San Joaquin Valley is to be a trusted healthcare resource who serves with humility and compassion while advancing health equity—giving back to the community that I proudly call home and has given me so much.
This scholarship would allow me to continue pursuing meaningful service to the San Joaquin Valley while focusing fully on becoming the kind of pharmacist my community deserves.”

08/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 scholars! Rodrigo Tapia-Baca is a PharmD candidate attending the UCSF School of Pharmacy. Growing up in Porterville as the child of farmworkers, Rodrigo has a passion for supporting his community. According to Rodrigo, "The San Joaquin Valley is the heart of agricultural communities and is home to many immigrants. Medication literacy is a real concern, as not every family has someone to help explain at home. I have learned that simply listening and allowing a patient to be heard can make such a large impact on them.
My upbringing has taught me how greatly patients depend on trust and understanding within healthcare. Pharmacy does not only represent medications and treatment, but also the ability to make patients feel supported during vulnerable moments in their lives.
With the support of this scholarship, what once felt like only a dream becomes an achievable reality. A reality where I can advocate for underserved patients throughout the San Joaquin Valley and help ensure families like my own feel supported."

03/13/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Komoto Family Foundation scholarship for student pharmacists intending to practice pharmacy in Kern, Tulare, Kings, or Fresno County, California. Apply by May 15 at https://www.komotofamilyfoundation.org/scholarship

10/29/2025

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Komoto Family Foundation Scholarship, Martin Hernandez and Sydney Saen! We are proud of you both and wish you all the best in your pharmacy careers.

09/03/2025

Gratitude post 🙏🏽Thank you to Kern Family Health Care for the generous community grant, which has enabled us to develop our Health Literacy Toolkit. Our team of Community Health Workers is looking forward to continuing our health education, advocacy, and health navigation services in the community.

08/21/2025

As part of her Masters in Public Health program, our Community Program Coordinator Sandra Hernandez interviewed Executive Director Danielle Colayco on how the Foundation promotes health equity in the Central Valley. Key topics included how we prioritize our public health goals, how we measure success, what's working and not working, how we support development of our leaders, systemic factors we have to work against, and how we keep our team motivated in the face of burnout.

08/21/2025

We love to see it! Your kiddos are loving our latest coloring book, “Why Do I Need Shots” — be sure to tag us when you post your book in action. Download your copy here: https://cpha.com/why-do-i-need-shots/

08/11/2025

🖍✨ Just in time for back-to-school and cold & flu season!

The Komoto Family Foundation is excited to share a brand-new resource for families: Why Do I Need Shots? — a coloring book + patient vaccine info sheet created with illustrator Matthew Manos, the California Pharmacists Association, the California Chronic Care Coalition, and the California Department of Public Health.

These resources address common vaccination questions from children and their caregivers — and they’re available in English, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, and Punjabi, with more languages coming soon.

📖 Download here: https://cpha.com/why-do-i-need-shots/
Together, let’s help our community stay healthy!

Free Coloring Book & Vaccine Guide for Families Just in time for back-to-school and cold & flu season, the Komoto Family Foundation — in partnership with illustrator Matthew Manos, the California Pharmacists Association, the California Chronic Care Coalition, and the California Department of Publi...