NEVHC’s Department of Quality, Health Equity, and Innovation believes that collaboration and community support are key to improving the quality of health and life for the people we serve.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Our health education programs empower you to take care of your health by teaching you important skills and habits to stay healthy. Classes are available in person or online and are offered in both English and Spanish. Many classes are free and available to NEVHC patients and community members.
Blood Pressure Control Program
Participants learn why it’s important to keep blood pressure under control and ways to do so, including stress management, physical activity, medications, and a healthy diet.
Prenatal Care (Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program) Classes
Individual one-hour education sessions provided for Women’s Health patients to learn about pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for their newborn.
Diabetes Self-Management Education
A 5-session program designed for patients with diabetes. Participants learn about nutritional guidelines, medication use, how diabetes affect the body, how to avoid diabetes-related complications, and more.
National Diabetes Prevention Program
A yearlong lifestyle change program that helps people with prediabetes reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by adopting healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, learning how to cope with stress, and losing weight. Open to community members.
Title X-Family Planning Program
An evidence-based education program that equips teens with the knowledge and behavioral skills to help them prevent teenage pregnancy, as well as the transmission of STIs and HIV. Offered at middle schools, high schools and in the community.
PATIENT AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Our Patient and Community Wellness programs go beyond our health centers walls by providing access to healthy foods and helping you and your family develop healthy habits, supporting your overall well-being.
Mobile Food Pantry
A monthly healthy food giveaway at our Sun Valley Health Center is available to all community members. Visit our events calendar for more information.
Produce Distribution Events
Free fresh fruits and vegetables at select sites. Available to all community members. Visit our events calendar for upcoming dates and locations.
Fresh and Healthy Program
A produce prescription program that helps eligible patients buy fresh fruits and vegetables at grocery stores or farmers’ markets, making nutritious food more affordable and accessible, and encouraging healthy habits.
Garden Workdays
Help NEVHC tend to our community garden at Vaughn Family & Community Center. Come learn about gardening, while helping your community. All are welcome.
Shared Medical Visits
Health Education group sessions led by an NEVHC provider to teach patients about their health in an interactive setting. Patients can ask questions and get support to reach their personal health goals.
Kids Fit!
A fun 6-session nutrition workshop, designed for kids ages 8–15. Kids learn lasting healthy habits, such as how to make healthy food choices and stay active. Open to community members.
Passport to Healthy Living
An interactive program that helps kids ages 8-15 learn about healthy eating and exercising through fun, hands-on activities. Participants earn incentives for making healthy choices while building lifelong habits.
CARE COORDINATION
Our Care Coordinators provide you with one-on-one support to ensure you don’t manage your health journey alone. They will help you set health goals, check in with you to make sure you’re staying on track, and guide you through your care and appointments.
Diabetes Care Coordination
Receive individualized assistance in managing diabetes from a Family Medicine Care Coordinator (FMCC). The FMCC teaches patients various ways to manage diabetes including how to set self-management goals, adhere to medication, and eat well. Routine follow-up and care continuously provided.
Women’s Health Care Coordination
Receive one-on-one assistance in managing gestational diabetes from a Women’s Health Care Coordinator. The coordinator provides nutrition tips, as well as guidance on medication adherence, and setting self-management goals. Routine follow-up provided throughout pregnancy.
Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Program
This program provides additional support to eligible patients living with complex medical and social needs. Patient Navigators and RN Case Managers guide patients on their journey towards better health by providing services such as coordination of medical appointments and transportation, medication management, and connection to community resources.
Asthma Management Program
Asthma Care Coordinators provide both children and adult patients with one-on-one assistance in managing their asthma. The coordinators also lead group asthma education classes to improve quality of life. Routine follow-up and care continuously provided.
WRAP-AROUND PROGRAMS
We strengthen patient care by addressing gaps, reducing barriers and connecting patients to essential services. These programs support overall health by increasing access to preventive services and helping patients navigate both medical and community resources.
Pediatric Developmental Care Coordination
Our Pediatric Developmental Care Coordinator provides one-on-one support. They share developmental tips and resources such as community parent workshops and support groups.
Pediatric ACEs Care Coordination
Our Pediatric Initiative Coordinator provides one-on-one support for families navigating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic abuse, imprisoned family, and parental substance abuse. Families are linked to resources such as stress management and mindfulness practices.
Gaps in Care Closures (Quality Improvement program)
A team of Quality Improvement Program Coordinators identify if there are gaps in care among patients for specific health topics such as breast cancer screenings, vaccinations, or missing blood pressures. If gaps are identified, the team will conduct outreach and develop interventions to help close them.
Immunizations Program
The program offers education on recommended seasonal, adult and pediatric vaccinations. Call 818-792-4949 to ask questions about vaccine recommendations.
Patient Navigation Program
Patients receive direct support from a Patient Navigator to address various needs, including food insecurity, transportation, social, and emotional support. The navigator links patients to appropriate community resources.