Celebrating Excellence in Clinical Quality

We are pleased to share that our health center recently received multiple Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)—a milestone that underscores our deep-rooted commitment to remarkable patient care.

Honoring Quality Across Every Dimension of Care

This year, we proudly earned the following CHQR distinctions:

• Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality – A badge we’ve held since 2021, awarded for our robust telehealth services, secure exchange of clinical information with key providers, engaging patients via digital tools, and proactively collecting health-related data.

• National Quality Leader for Heart Health – A new distinction recognizing our performance in critical areas: tobacco use screening and cessation, aspirin or antiplatelet therapy for ischemic vascular disease (IVD), statin therapy for cardiovascular disease, and controlling hypertension. We placed in the top 20% nationally on three of these measures.

• Improving Healthcare Access – Also a first for us, this badge highlights our success in increasing patient access to services—illustrating how our commitment to removing barriers is paying off.

What These Recognitions Mean

CHQR badges honor health centers like ours that demonstrate measurable improvements in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and use of health information technology, as reflected through the Uniform Data System (UDS) data. Their annual awards are based on the most recent UDS reporting year and reflect a center’s sustained quality gains.

Reflecting Our Culture of Team-Driven Excellence

These achievements are far more than accolades—they’re a reflection of our philosophy: that exceptional patient care is built on a foundation of teamwork. From clinicians to front-desk staff, IT professionals to support services, every team member plays a role in advancing quality.

Dr. Geoff Pechinsky, our Chief Medical Officer, shared:

“These recognitions highlight the remarkable work our teams do every day. Quality care doesn’t just happen in the exam room—it’s supported by every staff member who helps a patient schedule a visit, access their health records, or feel welcomed when they walk through our doors. This is a true reflection of our entire organization’s commitment to improving health in our community.”

A Shared Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission has always been to ensure that every patient—regardless of background, income, or insurance status—has access to safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. The recognition we’ve earned this year underscores how that mission is lived out daily through the dedication of our staff.

Looking ahead, we will continue to build on this momentum by strengthening our clinical quality programs, expanding access, and leveraging technology to enhance patient experiences. Every improvement we make is rooted in the same goal: delivering outstanding care that helps our community thrive.