A Vision for Optometry
Three years ago, Optometrist Dr. Stephanie Phyo had a vision for Camarena Health’s optometry program.
Spreading Awareness, One Exam Room at a Time
Rosalba Serrano Rivera might be Camarena Health’s Director of Behavioral Health Services, but she still sees patients every day – just like she did when she helped found Camarena Health’s behavioral health program.
“They Tell You Everything You Need to Know” – A Camarena Health Story
Monique Pickens is a third-generation Camarena Health patient who, at the time of her interview, was 21 weeks into her second pregnancy. According to her, there was never any question that she was going to entrust her new pregnancy to Camarena Health.
Celebrating National Health Center Week 2019
On August 1, we celebrated National Health Center Week by hosting a Community Wellness & Resource Fair!
2018-Q4 Quality Metrics
Dedicated to Excellence Camarena Health’s ability to consistently exceed expectations in providing healthcare and specialized programs is evident through our quality outcomes. Areas we’ve exceeded state and national standards: Adult Health: Tobacco Use Assessment and Counseling Camarena (96.60%)State (88.85%)National (87.50%) Patients age 18 and older who (1) were screened for tobacco use one or…
Teaching Madera Students How to Discuss Mental and Behavioral Health
At Camarena Health, we know the teenagers in our community are under a lot of pressure, sometimes to the point of experiencing mental and behavioral health issues. And we know the stigmas attached to reaching out for help with those issues. We’re aiming to remove those stigmas, and to give students the tools they need…
2018-Q3 Quality Metrics
Dedicated to Excellence Camarena Health’s ability to consistently exceed expectations in providing healthcare and specialized programs is evident through our quality outcomes. Areas we’ve exceeded state and national standards: Adult Health: Tobacco Use Assessment and Counseling Camarena (97.75%)State (88.85%)National (87.50%) Patients age 18 and older who (1) were screened for tobacco use one or…
Shared Appointments Improve Diabetes Outcomes
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions nationwide, but few places are affected more than the Central Valley. From San Joaquin to Kern County, our area’s diabetes patients have some of the nation’s worst outcomes – due to poverty, lack of insurance, provider shortages, and the lack of evidence-based chronic care programs. Looking for a way…
2018-Q2 Quality Metrics
Dedicated to Excellence Camarena Health’s ability to consistently exceed expectations in providing healthcare and specialized programs is evident through our quality outcomes. Areas we’ve exceeded state and national standards: Adult Health: Tobacco Use Assessment and Counseling Camarena (98.63%)State (88.85%)National (85.19%) Patients age 18 and older who (1) were screened for tobacco use one or…
We Are AADE Accredited!
Camarena Health is excited and proud to announce our diabetes classes have officially been accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)! Accreditation from the AADE ensures our diabetes program abides by standards that ensure quality education in order to improve patient outcomes. Our program now includes an initial individual assessment completed by our Registered Dietitian…