Care That Reaches People At The Margins.
Margins Health is a health navigation organization in Torrance, California. We help Medi-Cal members prevent health problems before they start, navigate a complicated system, and connect to the support they need in their own communities.
Our Story
- Founded2024
- Based inTorrance, CA
- Serving inEnglish & Spanish
Margins Health was co-founded in 2024 by siblings Leslie and Edgar Avilez to help families in their community access the care and support they deserve. Their lived experiences as children of immigrants shape their commitment to making healthcare more accessible and personal. Through community health workers, Margins Health helps Medi-Cal members navigate healthcare, connect with essential resources, and feel supported every step of the way.
What We Believe
Everyone Has A Voice
We start by listening. The people we serve know their lives best, and their goals shape every plan we build together.
Prevention Comes First
It’s easier to stay healthy than to recover. We focus on the early steps that keep small problems from becoming emergencies.
Help Should Come From The Community
Our Health Navigators share the language and lived experience of the neighborhoods they serve.
Our Founders
Our Community Health Team
The Heart Of What We Do.
Our Health Navigators are trained, certified, and rooted in the neighborhoods they serve. They speak English and Spanish, and they know firsthand what it takes to get care in Los Angeles County.
In network with Medi-Cal managed care plans in Los Angeles County
- Health Net
- Molina Healthcare
- L.A. Care
Want To Work With Us?
Get connected to a Health Navigator, or talk with us about partnering.