Empathy Training For Staff
Empathy Training For Staff Being a patient-centered health center, Camarena Health is always striving to increase quality of care for its patients. Camarena Health has noticed that more and more…
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Building a Stronger and Healthier Community.
Camarena Health exists to be the heart of healthcare in the communities we serve. However, truly building stronger, healthier communities goes beyond the typical services provided through our health centers. The Camarena Health Foundation exists to support the organizations, outreach programs, and initiatives that impact our communities holistically.
Our Programs
The Camarena Health Foundation is proud to support our patients and our surrounding communities with our no-cost programs. Learn more about programs like Car Seats for Kids, Reach out and Read, Health Education, and the Camarena Health Scholarship Program below.
In 2019, we served over 248,000 patients at Camarena Health. Many of these patients, and members of our community, have participated in our no-cost programs like Car Seats for Kids, Child Literacy, health education, and Scholarships.
In 2019, we served over 248,000 patients at Camarena Health. Many of these patients, and members of our community, have participated in our no-cost programs like Car Seats for Kids, Child Literacy, health education, and Scholarships.
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Camarena Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Each year, the Camarena Health Foundation hosts a well-attended golf tournament to fund health programs for children in need. The Camarena Classic Golf Tournament offers an opportunity for golfers to spend the day with friends, meet other community members, and support Camarena Health’s community health programs. All proceeds go towards the foundation, which supports free-to-the-community health programs such as Car Seats for Kids and our Child Literacy Program.
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Delivering Good News for Oakhurst Patients
Delivering Good News for Oakhurst Patients A Camarena Health provider in Oakhurst is putting a positive light on patient health and has found herself more frequently giving the best news…
Camarena Health Sponsors Local Child Through Make-A-Wish
Camarena Health Sponsors Local Child Through Make-A-Wish Camarena Health hosted a send-off for Luis, age 13 of Madera, a Make-A-Wish recipient who is on his way to having his wish…
Bridging the Gap of Health for the Community
Bridging the Gap of Health for the Community The Camarena Health Mobile Unit: Raymond is a small town in the foothills of Madera County about 20 miles from the nearest…
Quality Awards for Quality Healthcare
Quality Awards for Quality Healthcare Camarena Health staff went above and beyond the call of duty in 2021 by continuing to provide quality-based care to patients, and that does not…
Protecting Our Community With COVID-19 Vaccine
Protecting Our Community With COVID-19 Vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort is without a doubt a monumental achievement for Camarena Health. Upon learning that a vaccine was now available to…
We See You, Chowchilla
We See You, Chowchilla At Camarena Health Optometry in Chowchilla, we believe that early detection of vision problems is the key to preventing further damage to your eyes and allowing…
Delivering Quality Healthcare Through our Ag Partners
Delivering Quality Healthcare Through our Ag Partners Camarena Health and the agricultural community have deep roots in Madera County, this partnership is as long and rich as their legacies. In…
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health The worldwide conversation surrounding mental health has grown exponentially in the last decade and Camarena Health has been quick to adapt and expand its…
Stories from the Heart: Our 2021 Annual Report
At Camarena Health, we strive to carry out our core values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T) in the work and care we provide our patients every day.…
Camarena Health unveils 5-building medical campus in Madera
Camarena Health unveils 5-building medical campus in Madera Last month, Camarena Health officially introduced its new 5-building campus on Almond Avenue to community stakeholders at an open house event. Nicknamed…
Camarena Health celebrates National Health Center Week 2022
Camarena Health celebrates National Health Center Week 2022 Community health centers across the country as well as celebrating the Camarena Health community in the Central Valley with events and giving…
7th Annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference
7th Annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference Camarena Health hosted its 7th annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference on Friday, May 20. The conference was held at Madera…
10th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament Recap
We are excited to share the success of our 10th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament where we raised more than $80,000! On April 22nd, 144 golfers convened at the Dragonfly…
Improving Community Health By Preventing ACEs
At Camarena Health, we are doing our part to improve community health. That’s why we’re working to prevent ACEs. ACEs stands for adverse childhood experiences. Adverse childhood experiences are potentially…
Our Partnership with CHSU School of Medicine
In 2020, Camarena Health embarked on a partnership with the newly instituted California Health Sciences University (CHSU) School of Medicine. The opportunity to provide graduate medical education locally will help…
Get to Know our Homegrown Staff
We are proud of our strong commitment to community and health care. That means hiring staff who understand the unique issues facing our patients in Madera and the Central Valley.…
Stories of Resilience – Dr. Ravi Patel, DDS
Our Camarena Health dental professionals provide high-quality dental care. Dr. Ravi Patel, DDS, provides excellent dental treatment to patients at our multi-facility health center in Chowchilla. This is his story…
Mobile Health Unit Begins Service in 2020
The month of October 2020 kicked off the launch of our Mobile Health Unit, a 43-foot state-of-the-art unit featuring two private exam rooms, fully equipped to provide medical, dental, and…
Celebrating 2020 Successes with our second school-based health center
Through a partnership with Matilda Torres High School health services, we opened our second School-Based Health Center. Conveniently connected to the school nurse’s office, the state-of-the-art health center provides medical,…
AHEC Scholars Engaged with our Community
Camarena Health partnered with Central Valley Health Network (CVHN) to provide Madera Unified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students the opportunity to participate in the California Area Health Education Center (AHEC)…
2020 Economic Impact Report
At Camarena Health, not only do we impact the health of our patients and community, but we impact the economy as well. As a trusted and long-standing Health Center, we…
Resilience: Our 2020 Annual Report
2020 was a year we won’t soon forget. This past year marked our 40th Anniversary, and it served as a great reminder of the much-needed services and access to care…
Camarena Health sponsors local child through Make-A-Wish
Camarena Health is proud to have partnered with the Make-A-Wish Adopt-A-Wish program to provide a positive impact on a child’s life. On average, a wish is granted every 34 minutes.…
The Wellness Center at Tesoro Viejo
On Wednesday, June 2, Camarena Health broke ground on its new state-of-the-art Wellness Center at the Tesoro Viejo Town Center. The facility will be located next door to The Hub,…
Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference
Camarena Health hosted its 6th annual Health Careers Start Here Youth Conference May 24 and 25 at the Madera Technical Exploration Center to support Madera Unified School District 8th grade…
9th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament Recap
We are excited to share the success of our 9th Annual Camarena Classic Golf Tournament where we raised more than $56,000! On April 30th, 144 golfers convened at the Dragonfly…
Promotores de Salud and UC Merced continue partnership to help fight Asthma in the San Joaquin Valley
We are happy to announce that the Camarena Health Promotores de Salud is continuing to partner with UC Merced for a new research project. The project “Promotoras and Community Based Education” addresses asthma issues in…
Helping Patients Control Their Hypertension
Helping Patients Control Their Hypertension Camarena Health demonstrated a 5.79% improvement in con-trolling patients with hypertension. This was attributed to our well-integrated patient care teams. The teams are comprised of a Medical Provider, Medical Assistant, Health Educator, Registered Dietitian, and Clinical Pharmacist. The team implements home blood pressure monitoring and immediate communication between the team…
New Services and Expansion
New Services Expansion Tele-Psychiatry In Madera, there is limited access to psychiatry services. Many patients have to commute an extended distance and wait months before they can access this care. In August 2019, we launched our Tele-Psychiatry Program in conjunction with our existing mental and behavioral health services. We removed a barrier to access this…
2019 CAM Health Internship Program
CAM Health Internship Programs Camarena Health is proud to provide Central Valley students with the opportunity to learn and work at our facilities. This work has nourished our local community and has given us the ability to have a hand in the development of the next generation of health heroes. We participated in the Central…
Madera South Health Pathway
Madera South Health Pathway Trauma, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships In October, Madera South’s Mr. Coppola and two Madera South ROP MedicalCareer alumni were able to present at the Trauma, Resilience, and the Power of Relationships Regional Convening hosted by the California School-BasedHealth Alliance. These brave students spoke about their efforts on campus to…
Making Connections and Making Changes
Making Connections & Making Changes Agriland Wellness Plan We supported our ag community by partnering with Agriland Farms to provide biometric screenings for their employees. These screenings were held at the Agriland Wellness Center throughout the month of June. The purpose of the screenings was to provide the farmers with a snapshot of their current…
Pursuing Passions Research
Pursuing Passions Research One piece of feedback we received from our providers was a desire to have a platform to conduct research. Dr. Pushkal Jadaun was essential in pushing for this and was a large part of the development of Camarena Health’s very own institutional Review Board. The Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) at any institution…
Health and Wellness Center Coming to Tesoro Viejo
Health and Wellness Center coming to Tesoro Viejo “CAMARENA HEALTH BRINGS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER, JOBS TO TESORO VIEJO” MADERA, CA – Camarena Health is proud to announce its collaboration with Tesoro Viejo on the development of a health and wellness center. This new, state-of-the-art 13,000 square-foot building will be situated in the heart of…
Camarena Kids Pediatric Center
Camarena Kids Pediatric Center A Continuity Clinic for the Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program As part of our Aspire to Inspire the teaching health center program initiative, we partnered with Valley Children’s PediatricResidency Program to launch our first continuity clinic at our Camarena Kids PediatricCenter in Madera. Our goal in launching a continuity clinic site…
Social Determinants of Health
Camarena Health initiated a new workflow in efforts to improve our community health outcomes. To address unmet patient needs that could negatively affect their overall health, we began assessing patients for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Our initial efforts were focused on patients with uncontrolled diabetes. We understand patients struggling with behavior changes, such as…
Emily Valdez
Emily Valdez Emily Valdez is originally from San Jacinto, a small town in Southern California. She moved to Fresno in 2011 to attend Fresno State as a nutrition major with a goal to eventually become a registered dietitian (RD). She planned on leaving the Central Valley after college to move back closer to home. During…
Promotores Frente a la Obesidad Infantil
Promotores Frente a la Obesidad Infantil We partnered with Valley Children’s Hospital and MGY Building Health Capacity to develop a program to help prevent and reverse childhood obesity in Madera. According to the Madera Community, HealthNeeds Assessment childhood obesity is in the top three identified medical threats to the community. Over the last decade, the…
Anti-Smoking and Vaping Campaign
Anti-Smoking and Vaping Campaign The Madera County Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program was funded for FFY 2017-2021. The goal of the Madera County Tobacco Control Program is to promote health and advocate for social norm changes regarding tobacco use through interventions that focus on policy, system, and environmental changes. Priorities include the reduction…
Millbrook Health Center
Millbrook Health CenterEnsuring your care continues! We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Millbrook Health Center. The Millbrook Health Center is a partnership with Saint Agnes Medical Center to provide primary care services and post-hospital care visits. The goal of the Millbrook Health Center is to ensure that the transition from…
2019 Annual Report
Our 2019 Annual Report is Here Flourish This year’s annual report focuses on the theme: “flourish”. 2019 was a year of outstanding growth for Camarena Health. We opened several new locations, expanded our available services, and grew our community outreach programs. Our goal in 2019 was to see our patients, community and staff thrive and…
Introducing The Almond Campus
Introducing the Almond CampusCamarena Health’s Biggest Project Ever We are pleased to announce our largest expansion to date: a five-building campus on Almond Avenue in Madera housing every service we offer. The campus will transform the existing urgent care location and adjacent lot into brand new facilities. Services will include family care, urgent care,…
Promotores de Salud Partner with UC Merced’s Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center
Camarena Health’s Promotores de Salud have partnered for research with the Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) at University of California Merced.
Recognizing the Camarena Health Providers Who Aspire to Inspire
On February 8, the Camarena Health team gathered for our first-ever Aspire to Inspire Awards Ceremony, recognizing our dedicated teaching staff.
Camarena Health Receives 2020 Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce Vision Award
On January 18, we were honored to receive the Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce’s Vision Award, at their 2020 Community Awards Dinner.
Developing Central California’s Healthcare Workforce
In partnership with the Madera Workforce Assistance Center, Camarena Health offers training and employment to those seeking careers in healthcare.
I Think We Really Make a Difference Here
Between them, Physician’s Assistants Kevin Tiyaamornwong and Moises Zamora have spent over 36 years caring for patients and creating memories at Camarena Health.
8th Annual Camarena Classic Raises Over $40,000 for Community Benefit Programs
On Nov. 1, 147 golfers made our 8th Annual Camarena Classic golf tournament our most successful outing yet!
“They Don’t Have You Waiting” – A Camarena Health Story
Rosario Nava is a no-nonsense woman who does not have time to wait. Which is why it is important, says Rosario, that Camarena Health never keeps her waiting.
It Is Gratifying to Watch Patients Grow
Pediatrician Dr. Guillermo Sandoval’s life has slowed down quite a bit since he started with Camarena Health – which is exactly what he wanted.
Changing Patients’ Attitude Toward Care
Dr. Kirandeep Panatch chose to practice dentistry at Camarena Health because she knew we would allow her to focus on patient care above all else. She has stayed because she…
Our New Chowchilla Health Center Is Open Now!
On October 2, we celebrated the grand opening of our new, multi-facility health center in Chowchilla, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour.
“There Is a Family Atmosphere Here” – A Camarena Health Story
Ronnie Hill is a 55-year-old jokester and diabetic who will talk your ear off if you let him. That is why he is especially grateful for Camarena Health’s diabetes support…
A Vision for Optometry
Three years ago, Optometrist Dr. Stephanie Phyo had a vision for Camarena Health’s optometry program.
Presenting the Junior Bulldogs Kids Club
We are excited to announce that Camarena Health has partnered with Fresno State Athletics to become the official sponsor of the Junior Bulldogs Kids Club!
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…
“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…
Camarena Health 2018 Year in Review
Camarena Health strives to be the “Heart of Healthcare” for Madera County and neighboring residents. Through this year’s annual report, we will share how we weaved these core values throughout…
Celebrating National Health Center Week 2019
On August 1, we celebrated National Health Center Week by hosting a Community Wellness & Resource Fair!
Women’s Health and Wellness Conference 2019
On May 17, we celebrated National Women’s Health Week 2019 by hosting our fourth annual Women’s Health & Wellness Conference at the Madera County Office of Education. This free, educational event gave over 160 women from throughout Madera County a chance to come together and take control of their health: “The purpose of this conference…
Inspiring High School Students to Pursue a Career in Healthcare
On May 3, we hosted our 5th annual Health Careers Start Here High School Youth Conference at Madera Community College, in partnership with the Madera County Compact. The conference gave high school students throughout the area a chance to speak with local healthcare professionals, participate in hands-on learning activities, and learn what it takes to…
Celebrating 25 Years of Youth Scholarships
This year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Camarena Health Scholarship Program by giving out over $25,000 worth of scholarships! Since 1995, Camarena Health has awarded 168 scholarships (and a total of $234,200) to Madera County high school graduates pursuing a career in healthcare. This year, we were proud to award 14 new scholarships of…
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…
Camarena Kids Is Now Open in Madera
Camarena Kids is now open! A number of Madera city officials, county officials, and community members joined our staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration on Feb. 15, in which…
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…
What Makes Camarena Health a True Teaching Health Center
At Camarena Health, we pride ourselves on being the Central Valley’s leading Teaching Community Health Center! Over the last 38 years, we’ve created a thriving, collaborative organization, in which new students are always learning and our seasoned staff is always teaching. Camarena Health chose to become a Teaching Health Center because we saw a real…
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…
7th Annual Camarena Classic Raises Over $37,000 for Community Benefit Programs
On Sept. 28, 130 golfers turned out for the 7th Annual Camarena Classic golf tournament, held at Dragonfly Golf Club. Beautiful weather made for a picture perfect day of golf, in which our golfers raised more than $37,000 to support several community benefit programs that Camarena Health provides patients and community members. Those programs include…
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…
National Health Center Week
This week we celebrated our Community Health Centers during National Health Center Week 2018 (August 12-18). This annual celebration intends to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments America’s health centers have achieved. Health centers provide approximately 27 million patients with accessible, high quality, cost effective healthcare. As the demand for affordable primary care continues to…
2018-Q1 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 (98.83%)State (85.51%)National (85.19%) Patients age 18 and older who (1) were screened for tobacco use one or…
Camarena Health 2017 Year In Review
We continue to pursue our mission to provide the highest quality health care to the communities we are privileged to serve in a caring and compassionate manner. This mission has guided our dedication to the communities in Madera County for more than 37 years. Our 2017 report outlines our performance this past year as well as…
Breaking Ground in Chowchilla
The groundbreaking ceremony of our newest multi-facility health center campus in Chowchilla on Prosperity Ave. was held on Thursday, May 31st. Community leaders, Camarena Health staff and supporters gathered together…
4th Annual “Health Starts Here” Youth Conference
On Friday, April 27th Camarena Health hosted the 4th Annual Health Careers Start Here-High School Youth Conference. The Conference was facilitated in partnership with Madera County COMPACT, the Madera County…
Women’s Health & Wellness Conference
Camarena Health celebrated National Women’s health week by hosting the third Women’s Health & Wellness Conference that took place on May 11, 2018 at the Pan American Center in Madera,…
SBHC Grand Opening
On Friday April 6th we celebrated the Grand Opening of the first ever School Based Health Center (SBHC) in Madera County. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on location at…
Physician’s Assistant Clinical Residency Program
Physician’s Assistant Clinical Residency Program Camarena Health is affiliated with the A.T. Still University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program as a community health center campus for clinical education. In August of…
Patient Experience Surveys
Patient Experience Surveys As a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), soliciting patient feedback is critical, not only to our growth, but also to demonstrate our commitment to achieve the highest level…
Women’s Health and Wellness Conference
Women’s Health and Wellness Conference National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The week is a nationwide initiative that calls attention to the importance of women’s health. In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, Camarena Health, along with key partners, hosted…
Annual Youth Conference
Annual Youth Conference As a healthcare provider in the Central Valley, we are faced with the reality of having an extreme healthcare professional shortage in primary care. One way we…
Hospital Partners
Hospital Partners Hospital Partnerships The landscape and environment of health care is constantly changing, and in order to maintain a high quality of care for our patients, we must be…
Patient Centered Medical Home
Patient Centered Medical Home In 2016, Camarena Health moved closer to the goal of having each of our sites recognized through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a…
Insurance Enrollment
Insurance Enrollment Many of our patients, including the general community, do not understand or realize the insurance options they have available to them. Navigating through this complex system can be…
Focus Groups
Focus Groups Camarena Health has substantially grown in our ability to serve the various needs of the community by adding new services, expanding and improving existing services, and/or expanding locations.…
2016 Annual Report
We are humbled and astonished, yet again, at the remarkable growth and success another year has brought to Camarena Health. The year of 2016 was a defining year in many ways. In the literal sense, Camarena Health’s Leadership Team and Board of Directors collaboratively defined six Core Operating Values that not only serve as a…
Urgent Care Now Open!
We are proud to announce the opening of the very first Urgent Care facility in the Camarena Health family! As of October 10th, 2016 Camarena Health Urgent Care has opened…
Urgent Care or Emergency Room?
It’s never a fun or pleasant experience to be in a position to need emergency or urgent care services. For this reason, we strive to make your visit as easy,…
2015 Annual Report
2015 was an extraordinary year of exponential growth for Camarena Health. The impact of each area of our focus (community, family and health) has increased tremendously, and we are truly grateful for all of our patients, staff, volunteers and board members who helped make it happen. You can view or download our 2015 annual report…
Reach Out And Read
Program Overview The Literacy Program at Camarena Health was implemented in 2002 with funding from Reach Out and Read and Reading is Fundamental. The program promotes early literacy to children…
Car Seat Classes
Program Overview Camarena Health’s Car Seats Program is an interactive, educational, hands-on class to patients and community members, facilitated by Certified Child Passenger Technicians. The program was developed in 1993…
Behavioral Health-Year One
In January 2015 Camarena Health launched an integrated Behavioral Health Program that saw over 2,300 patients who were able to address their behavioral health conditions and learn skills to cope…
Website Refresh
We are proud to announce the refresh of the Camarena Health Website! Not only is there an updated look and feel that accurately represents our brand and our mission, but…
The Board of Directors
Paulo Soares – Chairman of Board
Nichole Mosqueda – Secretary
Margarita Medina – Treasurer
Edgar Jimenez – Board Member
