The American Heart Association (AHA) congratulates Clinica Sierra Vista for earning Gold level recognition as part of the 2025 Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Achievement Awards! The data you submitted showed an exceptional ≥70% appropriate statin therapy use throughout your at-risk patient population. We commend your ongoing commitment to lowering cholesterol and improving care management within your patient population.

The American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ program recognizes Clinica Sierra Vista for its commitment to improving the quality of care for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.

The Blood Pressure (BP) Recognition Program celebrates physician practices and health systems that treat patients with hypertension for achieving blood pressure control rates within the populations they serve. These achievements will ultimately lead to a reduction in the number of Americans who suffer heart attacks and strokes.

Clinica Sierra Vista has been honored with the Best of Delano Medical Service Award. This recognition acknowledges our contributions to the Delano community through health education and medical services over the past three years. As an organization committed to enhancing the well-being of the communities we serve, we are thankful for this recognition.

Clinica Sierra Vista is a proud member of the California Primary Care Association (CPCA), an organization that represents more than 1,300 community health centers across the state. As part of this network, we collaborate with other healthcare providers to advocate for policies that improve access to quality healthcare for underserved communities.

Clinica Sierra Vista is a Certified Enrollment Entity (CEE) for Covered California, offering free, no-appointment-needed assistance to help individuals and families enroll in health and dental plans. Our Certified Enrollment Counselors provide in-person support to guide consumers through the enrollment process, explain plan options, and help determine eligibility for financial assistance.

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Clinica Sierra Vista is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system. It receives the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

Clinica Sierra Vista (CSV) received the 2025 Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality badge due to its commitment to enhancing patient care through technology. CSV offers telehealth services, facilitates the exchange of clinical information with key healthcare providers, engages patients through various health information technologies, and collects data on patient health-related needs. These efforts demonstrate CSV’s dedication to improving health outcomes and providing high-quality services to the community.

Clinica Sierra Vista received the Innovation Award at the inaugural Health Equity and Quality Awards by Kern Health Systems. This recognition reflects the collective effort of the entire organization, showing our shared commitment to pushing our own boundaries to improve the health of the communities we serve.

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At Clinica Sierra Vista, we are honored to be recognized as the Non-Profit of the Year by the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award reflects our unwavering commitment to serving our community with excellence and compassion. The Chamber celebrates local professionals and businesses that exemplify outstanding service, demonstrate resilience, and achieve significant growth each year.

Clinica Sierra Vista proudly received a 100% compliance score during our most recent Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Operational Site Visit (OSV).

An OSV is a thorough evaluation carried out to ensure health centers meet the extensive requirements of the HRSA Health Center Program. This top score shows our strong commitment to meeting federal standards in governance, financial management, clinical practices, and patient care. Achieving this level of compliance shows our dedication to operational excellence and high-quality healthcare delivery. It assures our patients of the best possible care and recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff. This accomplishment highlights our role as a leading healthcare provider in our community, continuously working to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

This process assesses a health center’s approach to patient-centered care. Evaluates health centers against national standards for primary care that emphasize care coordination and on-going quality improvement.

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Clinica Sierra Vista has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Care, Patient-Centered Medical Home, and Behavioral Health Accreditations by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Clinica Sierra Vista’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office provides nutrition guidance and referrals for community services to pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under 5 years of age. WIC offers education on nutrition and breastfeeding, distributes checks for healthy foods, and offers referrals for other community services. No appointments are required, and the service is available to those who meet the WIC income limits and live in Kern or Fresno counties.

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