San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) is a state-of-the-art Federally Qualified Health Center located in the City of San Fernando and serving the entire San Fernando Valley. We are a patient-centered medical home, where you will be provided with compassionate, high quality, and evidence-based care. The FQHC designation allows us to provide quality care at an affordable price to everyone in our community. SFCHC is located at the corner of Mott Street and Chatsworth Avenue, near public transportation and freeways with ample free parking available. IMPORTANT: Our team is following all current Los Angeles County and state of California health & safety guidelines.
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San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) proudly announces two grants totaling $275,000 from the L.A. Care Health Plan, an organization providing the most vulnerable residents and communities of Los Angeles County access to quality health coverage.
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley), San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) has been awarded $2 million in state funding to open a satellite healthcare clinic in Panorama City serving those in need.
Back-to-school season is a time for new school supplies, backpacks, activities and friendships. It’s also a time for parents to make sure their children are up to date on all vaccinations.
healow™ lets you communicate with your doctor's office and access up to date medical records. You will be able to access your appointments, lab results, vitals, manage medications and other personal data all within one app. From the healow™ app you can manage multiple accounts and access your and your family's medical information.
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We are pleased to share the SFCHC Board-approved “2023 Community Health Needs Assessment” (CHNA) conducted on behalf of the Center. As a federally qualified health center serving the most vulnerable, we are uniquely positioned to expand our services and overcome barriers to health equity – now and into the future. The data collected will help guide our future strategic planning activities, funding development and program growth. It also confirms the significant need for patients in our service area to receive high-quality, compassionate and culturally sensitive care that empowers them to make the best medical decisions. We are grateful for everyone's support as we continue SFCHC’s nearly century-long legacy of serving as a treasured healthcare home to the community we love.
Thank you for your support; it matters and helps make a difference every day.
CHNA REPORT
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), San Fernando Community Health Center is required to report data on patient demographics, services provided, clinical indicators, utilization rates, costs, and revenues. As the medical home to over 7,000 patients annually, we strive to provide our patients with the best care possible. To see our latest performance numbers, VISIT.
SFCHC receives 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.
"The people that work here are very nice and the doctor was super kind. Thanks to the front desk for getting me in quickly."
"I raise my glass to the volunteer doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, pharmacists and admin staff of the LA Harbor Free Clinic."
"These folks treated me with compassion and respect. I'm actually looking forward to my next appointment here."
"Dr. Villarreal is warm and kind. He's very smart and knowledgeable. Very easy going yet aggressive in his practice."
"What a caring and compassionate doctor. I only waited 5 minutes to see him and he spent a really long time with me to get to the bottom of problems."
