A BRIEF HISTORY OF HCHC BEGINNINGS
Herald Christian Clinic Fundraising Campaign
“10-10-10”: 10 healthcare professionals from the community pledged to donate $10,000 each within 10 days to support the establishment of the San Gabriel clinic
“325”: 300 parties pledged to donate $2,000 each year for 5 years to support the operation of the clinic.
Herald Christian Health Center Established
The first HCHC in San Gabriel was established and began to serve the community.
Joined the “Child Health & Disability Prevention
HCHC joined the “Child Health & Disability Prevention” (CHDP) Program to deliver periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California
Joined the “Every Woman Counts” (EWC) Cancer Detection Program to offer free breast exams, mammograms, and pap smear exams
Joined the “Vaccines for Children” (VFC) Program, a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay
Public Private Partnership
HCHC became a provider for “Public Private Partnership” (PPP) Program to provide no cost care to those who are low-income and uninsured
San Gabriel Clinic Expansion Premise
Expanded the San Gabriel clinic to the adjacent building to accommodate clinic growth
Designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center
HCHC was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to operate as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Joined the “Healthy Way LA” (HWLA) Program, a county program that provided the low income and uninsured population with no cost care
Became a Covered CA Certified Enrollment Entity
340B, MHLA and HWLA Program
HCHC joined the “340B” Drug Pricing Program, a federal program aiming at maintaining services and lowering medication costs for patients.
Joined the “My Health LA” (MHLA) Program, formerly “Healthy Way LA” (HWLA) program
COI Clinic
City of Industry opened
Rosemead Clinic
Rosemead opened new clinic
Additional Clinic Services
Added Optometry services in Rosemead and added Behavioral Health services to all locations
San Diego Clinic
Established a clinic in San Diego
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Administered over 50,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the San Gabriel Valley
Acupuncture and Pediatric
Established headquarters and opened a new clinic with Acupuncture and Pediatric services in El Monte
School Based Clinic
Partnered with Garvey School District to open a school based clinic
San Diego Clinic Relocation
Relocated San Diego clinic to a larger space for patient population growth
El Monte Clinic
Renovated a 15000 sq. ft. space in El Monte clinic to create a flagship clinic housing clinical and social services
San Diego Clinic 2nd Relocation
Relocated 2nd time San Diego clinic to a larger space for patient population growth
El Sereno Clinic
El Sereno clinic opened