About

History

SVCHC is a non-profit, federally qualified health center that opened in 1992 as a free-standing primary health care clinic. SVCHC began as a grassroots effort to address health care needs for the uninsured in Sonoma Valley. Since its inception, SVCHC has grown in capacity to serve Medi-cal, Medicare insured, underinsured, private insurance, private pay patients and provides sliding scale fees for those in need. In addition to medical services, SVCHC offers behavioral health, an in-house phlebotomy service, dental clinic, pharmacy services and certified bilingual enrollment professionals to help determine eligibility and enrollment options. We believe in providing access to quality healthcare to all of our neighbors in Sonoma Valley. To learn more about SVCHC’s mission and vision please call 707-939-6070.

Sonoma Valley is situated in the isolated far southeastern end of Sonoma County, California. It is designated as a  Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) due to its serious shortage of health care resources. The target population served by SVCHC includes people working in local agriculture, and / or one of our service industries, have low-income, are uninsured/under-insured.

Staff

Senior Management Team

To contact, call 707.939.2370

Sara Brewer, Chief Executive Officer
Glen Gibson, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Bradd Yoshioka, DDS, Chief Dental Officer
Alfred McGugin, Director of Continuous Quality Improvement

 

Department Managers

To contact, call 707.939.6070

Diana Peña, Front Office Manager
D.P. Amara, MD, Prenatal Director
Teresa Rodriguez, Clinic Manager

Board of Directors

Charles Zipkin, MD, Board Chair
Linda McTaggart, Vice Chair
Alison ODonnell, Treasurer
Pamela Stephens, Secretary
Margaret Bastress
Robert Elders
Peter Fitzgerald
Sabina Rafaela Gonzalez
Emma McCulloch

SVCHC receives federal funding under Public Health Services Act, Title III, Section 330, Public Health Services Act, Section 330, 42 U.S.C. 254b, the Affordable Care Act, Section 10503 and the Public Health Service Act, Section 330, 42 U.S.C. 254b, as amended.