Zócalo Health

United States - Seattle, Washington

• 24/04/2026
• Series A
• $15,000,000

Now serving patients in California, Texas, Washington, and Maryland (July 2025)!

Introducing Zócalo Health, a primary care and care management service specializing in culturally-sensitive care for the Latino community. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to healthcare access.

At Zócalo Health, each member is paired with a dedicated community health worker (promotora de salud) to create a personalized, relationship-based partnership. This approach enables us to better understand each member's goals, values, and unique cultural background. Studies have demonstrated that such relationship-centered care leads to improved health outcomes over time.

Our comprehensive care model focuses on prevention, primary care, behavioral health, and traditional practices, all working together in harmony to support our members' well-being. We believe in promoting holistic wellness that encompasses physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects, ultimately empowering our members, families, and communities to thrive.

Experience the Zócalo Health difference today and join our growing community of satisfied members!

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Erik CardenasCo Founder

United States - Seattle, Washington

I am a healthcare executive with more than two decades of experience driving innovation and equity in care delivery. In 2023, I was recognized by Modern Healthcare, Fierce Pharma, and Rock Health for advancing new models of care that improve access and outcomes for underserved communities.

As co-founder and CEO of Zócalo Health, I lead a team redefining family medicine for Latino communities. Since launching in 2021, we’ve partnered with leading health plans across multiple states to expand culturally aligned, bilingual primary care and social support for Medicaid and dual-eligible members.

Before founding Zócalo Health, I served as Senior Manager at Amazon Care, where I led technical programs and helped launch Amazon’s global COVID-19 testing initiative. Earlier in my career, I held leadership roles at Tenet Health and EverlyWell, focusing on building consumer-driven, technology-enabled healthcare solutions.

Previously, I served on the Board of Directors at Rogers Behavioral Health, one of the nation’s leading behavioral health nonprofits.

I am deeply committed to advancing diversity in leadership and expanding access to care for communities that have long been overlooked. In 2020, Business Insider named me to its “30 Under 40 in Healthcare” list for transforming how care is delivered in the United States.

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikcardenas/