Bio
Kayla has been at FIGHT since 2016. Kayla loves being a part of the supportive and integrative team at John Bell Health Center. Every single staff member works together to create a welcoming environment for folks to receive care. Kayla has delivered healthcare in a variety of settings including as a Labor and Delivery Nurse, Patient Care Tech in a PCCU and as an HIV/AIDS educator in rural Swaziland with the U.S Peace Corps. Kayla hopes to continue reducing barriers to care for patients, making every single person that walks in the door feel comfortable and respected and to bring a positive and creative attitude to work each day to help our patients meet their diverse health and wellness needs. Kayla enjoys painting.
Dr. Cruz is a board certified pediatrician who serves as the Medical Director for our Pediatrics and Adolescent Health Center. He has presented and/or published in the fields of community violence and domestic violence prevention, quality improvement, behavioral health, curriculum development and mentorship. In 2019 he received the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Award for Innovations in Healthcare.