Komoto Family Foundation

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.”

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."

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

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.

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.

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/

🖍✨ 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!

Why Do I Need Shots? - California Pharmacists Association 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...

Parents and caregivers in Kern County! We want to hear your thoughts on giving vaccines to your children. Take this 5-minute, anonymous survey and share any thoughts, concerns and questions about vaccination. Results will be used to improve the quality and responsiveness of our local healthcare providers with you and your children. https://asr.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eKl0a9nLqOVgoCi?SOURCE=CBOMed