State programs are helping shrink racial and ethnic gaps for uninsured in CA, but inequities remain

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Karla Rodriguez's family moved to Los Angeles five months ago from El Salvador to give her kids a better education and a better life.

Her 8-year-old son has Down syndrome. Someone at his school recommended Rodriguez reach out to non-profit health advocacy group, Community Health Councils, to help with his health care and special needs.

"The truth is that all of this is very new," Rodriguez said in Spanish.

At CHC, community navigators provide much-needed information, support and guidance though the health care system for people like Rodriguez in South Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.