Community Health Centers

Community health centers such as Long Valley Health Center are community-based and patient-directed organizations that serve populations with limited access to health care. As a community health center, Long Valley Health Center is expected to serve as core safety net providers in meeting the increased demand for care and maintaining delivery of clinical preventive services in North-Central Mendocino County. Long Valley Health Center is a source of primary care for thousands of patients seeking a quality source of care in Northern California. 

As a community health center, Long Valley Health Center identifies the community health needs every two years through a Community Health Needs Assessment. Part of this assessment surveys community members for their thoughts on the local health care needs. This survey helps our Board of Directors understand those needs and develop programs and services to better meet them. 

See the News Section for more information on initiatives we have implemented to meet the needs of our community.

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Did you know that Long Valley Health Center was one of the most awarded community health centers in Mendocino County for the 2020 Health Resources and Services Administration’s Quality Improvement Awards?

What are we doing?

Daily Team Huddles
• To ensure we are prepared for your visit

Flexible Appointments
• Same day appointments every day

• Extended office hours on Wednesdays from 7:30 am- 5:30 pm

Care Plans
• Individual health coaching and self care management by our RN Patient Educator and Behavioral Health Team

Patient Education Groups
• Monthly Diabetic Education Group
• Monthly Chronic Pain Group
• Weekly Postpartum Stress and Parenting Group

Video Medicine
• Psychiatry, Endocrinology and Rheumatology available at LVHC

Ongoing Patient Surveys
• To provide opportunities for patient feedback so we can hear your compliments and concerns

Patient Portal

• Online access to your records via computer or phone

What CAN YOU DO?

Patient Active Involvement
• Communicate with your provider and health care team and ask questions about your health care plan

Manage Your Health
• Follow your care plan
• Set goals and track your progress

Follow Up
• Make a follow up appointment to discuss your successes, new goals, and/or any questions you have with your provider