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2024
in review
2024 has been a year of growth and community. Together, we expanded access to care and deepened our impact. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our staff, partners and supporters who share our vision for healthier communities. Thank you for your dedication.
News
From celebrating leadership to earning accolades for our commitment to quality care, 2024 was a year of recognition and milestones for NEVHC!
Kim Begins a New Chapter After 50 Years of Service!
After 50 years of dedicated service to NEVHC, Kim Wyard is stepping into retirement, leaving a legacy of transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to health equity. Starting as an intern in 1974 and becoming CEO in 1996, Kim has been instrumental in shaping NEVHC into the community pillar it is today. Her vision and passion have inspired countless individuals and organizations, and will continue to guide our mission for years to come!
Kim's 2024 Recognitions
Valley 200
Kim was named one of the most influential leaders of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s “Valley 200”! This annual feature spotlights the most influential leaders in the region, recognizing her role as an impactful leader in the San Fernando Valley.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) honored Kim with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her steadfast dedication, commitment and substantial contributions to the advancement of the Community Health Center Movement!
NEVHC Awarded with
CHQR Badges
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) nationally recognized NEVHC with Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges. The badges include being a Quality Leader, Advancing Health Information, Addressing Risk Factors and maintaining our commitment as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
NEVHC Recognized as
Healthcare Hero
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel hosted his 4th Annual Valley Community Leadership Awards ceremony where he recognized the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations who have positively impacted the San Fernando Valley over the past year. NEVHC was honored with the Healthcare Heroes of the Year Award for our work to increase healthcare access in the San Fernando Valley!
Advocacy
Whether it was meeting with our elected officials, volunteering in the community, or building a culture of civic participation, NEVHC was committed to ensuring the needs of our patients were heard.
ACE Gold Status
NEVHC received the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Gold Status for another year from the National Association of Community Health Centers’s Advocacy Network. The ACE program supports and recognizes health centers that achieve specific measures of advocacy success and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advocacy by making it an organizational priority. A large thank you to all of our staff, Board Members, and leadership for helping NEVHC obtain Gold!
Community Empowerment
In 2024, NEVHC was honored to receive the California Primary Care Association’s Civic Engagement Grant, furthering our commitment to fostering a culture of civic participation. Following the My Vote. My Health. civic engagement model, NEVHC implemented a range of impactful strategies, including social media outreach, in-clinic educational materials, and consistent staff engagement, to empower our community to “vote for their health.”
Our Year’s Impact at a Glance:
698,762 text messages sent to patients
319,670 social media impressions
8,866 civic engagement materials distributed in clinics
13,032 emails sent to staff
3 LA County Flex Vote Centers hosted at NEVHC health centers, providing early voting access
Co-hosted a non-partisan candidate forum with the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, promoting civic education and engagement
Hosted 1 voter engagement event with 300+ attendees
events
In 2024, our events brought together patients, community members and supporters to celebrate progress, provide vital resources and strengthen our shared commitment to health care accessibility.
National Health Center Week
New Community Resource Center
National Health Center Week (NHCW) kicked off with the opening of our first Community Resource Center! The repurposed space allows for more services to meet community needs such as food distributions, CalFresh navigation, health education, insurance assistance and much more!
New Mobile Health Center Unveiling
We unveiled our new and upgraded Mobile Health Center with a small ribbon-cutting ceremony. LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez and Congressman Tony Cardenas both shared their admiration for NEVHC and how important Mobile Health Centers are to the community and the health of persons experiencing homelessness.
Ride Along With Street Outreach Team
Senator Caroline Menjivar joined our Street Medicine (SM) team to learn more about the healthcare needs of our patients experiencing homelessness population. Our SM team mitigates the transportation barrier by bringing medical and mental health services to hard-to-reach encampments.
Community Resource Day
In September at Van Nuys City Hall, we hosted our first Community Resource Day, dedicated to empowering community members and addressing social determinants of health. It featured a lively and engaging atmosphere with a DJ, giveaways, performances and over 40 nonprofits and partners offering resources and information to hundreds of patients!
Inaugural CEO Luncheon
This October, we held our inaugural CEO Luncheon – a new tradition where we recognize those who have helped us advance our mission. This year, our honoree was our very own, Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Wyard, who celebrated 50 years at NEVHC!
The event convened 150 stakeholders, partners, funders and staff to recognize Kim. The afternoon was filled with celebration and nostalgia, and it was during this special event that Kim announced her heartfelt decision to retire in 2025. Kim received a standing ovation as she expressed her gratitude to her colleagues, patients, board members, donors and supporters.
Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Our 27th Annual Holiday Toy Drive was a festive event where nearly 700 children from the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys were registered to share in holiday cheer! Our youngest patients and their families enjoyed a morning filled with activities, resources, gifts and a visit from Santa Claus!
Fundraising
In 2024, the generosity of our supporters continued to power our mission! Through donations, sponsorships and fundraising events, we raised critical funds to support patient programs and expand access to care.
in donations
$
5000
in sponsorships
$
5000
Thank You To All 2024 Sponsors!
Take a look back at our 2023 impact!
NEVHC is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
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Northeast Valley Health Corporation was incorporated in 1971 by a group of San Fernando Valley civic leaders who envisioned establishing a healthcare system that catered to the medical needs of the local community. They opened San Fernando Health Center in 1973 and celebrated its dedication with the late U.S. Senator Ted. Kennedy. Today, NEVHC has grown to 14 health centers in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys and continue to serve the uninsured and the medically underserved patients with limited financial resources. Nearly 70,000 patients receive medical, dental and behavioral health care at our health centers every year. NEVHC, one of the nation’s largest community health centers, is a nonprofit Joint Commission accredited Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
NEVHC is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
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