Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

What Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley does

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1975 in San Jose, California, providing comprehensive healthcare services to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and the broader underserved community of Santa Clara Valley. The organization serves over 22,000 patients through a team of 275 employees and is governed by a predominantly American Indian/Alaskan Native Board of Directors. Service lines span primary medical care, dental, counseling and behavioral health (including traditional healing services such as sweats and ceremonies), inter-tribal services, WIC nutrition, preventative care, community wellness and outreach, and COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Distribution is via a multi-site San Jose footprint: the Meridian Avenue headquarters, the CWO Fitness Center, the Q Corner, an IHC Counseling Building on Meridian, the Silver Creek clinic, and additional medical clinic sites, supplemented by partner venues such as ConXion to Community and the Intertribal Friendship House.

The underlying technology stack is modest: the core delivery system is an Epic MyChart patient portal for scheduling, records access, and provider messaging, with no proprietary AI/ML models or in-house technology platform documented. Operations are supported by traditional clinical workflows, population health management (overseen by a dedicated Population Health Director), and quality-improvement programs that have yielded NCQA accreditation, FTCA deemed status, BBB accreditation, and the 2025 Health Center Quality Leader and High-Value Care designations.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining federal Section 330 grant funding, Indian Health Service reimbursement, Medi-Cal and other insurance billing, and a $30-$60 sliding-scale fee schedule for uninsured and underinsured patients. Go-to-market is community-led: cultural events, wellness workshops, talking circles, traditional ceremonies, MMIP awareness events, and word-of-mouth referrals within Native American and Alaskan Native communities. CEO Sonya M. Tetnowski (Makah tribal member) holds national leadership positions as President of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and Board President of the California Consortia of Urban Indian Health (CCUIH), and is a Commissioner on the U.S. Department of Interior's Not Invisible Act Commission.

Name

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

Legal name

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

Website

https://indianhealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1975, serving over 22,000 American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and underserved patients in Santa Clara Valley with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Services: Revenue generated from providing healthcare services to patients, including medical, dental, counseling, and wellness services. The center accepts various forms of insurance including Medi-Cal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive outpatient healthcare — primary medical care, dental, counseling and behavioral health, inter-tribal cultural services, WIC/nutrition, preventative care, and community wellness — to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and the greater Santa Clara Valley community across multiple clinic sites. Services are delivered with sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients and accept Medi-Cal and other insurance.

Product overview

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive healthcare services to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and the greater community in Santa Clara Valley. The organization operates as a single unified healthcare delivery system offering integrated Medical, Dental, Counseling & Behavioral Health, Inter-Tribal Services, WIC & Nutrition, Community Wellness & Outreach, and Preventative Care services at multiple clinic sites including Meridian and Silver Creek locations. The center also provides COVID-19 testing and vaccination services and maintains a patient portal (MyChart) for online access to scheduling and health records. Led by CEO Sonya M. Tetnowski, MBA-F, the organization serves over 22,000 patients through a team of 275 employees, grounded in traditional Native culture.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care services provided to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and the greater community, including general dentistry across all aspects of oral health.
• Counseling & Behavioral Health Mental health counseling, behavioral health services, and traditional Native healing services including sweats, ceremonies with traditional healers, and cultural activities as alternatives to substance use, serving adults in the community.
• Inter-Tribal Services Cultural and community services supporting American Indian and Alaska Native populations, including coordination with the Intertribal Health Council and the American Indian Alliance, managed by Inter-Tribal Resource Director Vernon Medicine Cloud.
• WIC & Nutrition Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program providing dietary support, lactation education, and health coaching services, managed by Registered Dietitian Gina Muto.
• Community Wellness & Outreach Community health programs including fitness classes such as Chair Exercise Class, wellness workshops, Talking Circles, Family Fun Nights, Two Spirit Group meetings, and outreach services supporting community wellness.
• Preventative Care Preventive health services including immunizations, health screenings, and wellness checkups to prevent illness and promote community health.
• COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Services COVID-19 testing and vaccination services provided during the pandemic response to protect community health.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Consortia of Urban Indian Health (CCUIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is a member of CCUIH, a consortium devoted to the support and development of quality, accessible, and culturally competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban settings. CEO Sonya Tetnowski serves as Board President.
• National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is a member of NCUIH. CEO Sonya Tetnowski serves as President. NCUIH is an organization devoted to the support and development of quality, accessible, and culturally competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban settings.
• American Indian AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that implements innovative projects that benefit the AI/AN community in Santa Clara County and the Greater Bay Area. Vernon Medicine Cloud serves as an integral part of the Intertribal Health Council.
• Intertribal Friendship HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community events including MMIP report back events at the Intertribal Friendship House location in Oakland.
• ConXion to CommunityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue location for community events and programs including Talking Circles and Family Fun Nights at 749 Story Road, San Jose.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Native American Health Center: Urban Indian health center in Oakland serving American Indian/Alaska Native and broader community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most direct comparable: similar FQHC-equivalent urban Indian model with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services.
• Sacramento Native American Health Center: Urban Indian health center in Sacramento delivering integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and cultural services to AI/AN populations. Closest peer in California in terms of operating model and target community.
• AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement): Santa Clara County-based FQHC-equivalent health and human services organization serving Asian American and broader underserved populations. Comparable FQHC-style community health model in the same geography.
• Bay Area Community Health: Large FQHC serving southern Alameda and Santa Clara counties with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services. Direct peer for uninsured, Medi-Cal, and underserved populations in the same Bay Area region.
• American Indian Health & Services: Urban Indian health center in Santa Barbara serving American Indian/Alaska Native and other community members with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community programs. Directly comparable mission, population, and service mix.
• Gardner Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center in Santa Clara County providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and WIC services to low-income and uninsured residents. Direct local FQHC peer competing for similar patients in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Health Service (IHS): Federal agency responsible for providing health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Sets the funding framework and policy environment in which IHC operates; broad incumbent in Urban Indian health.
• County of Santa Clara Health System: Public county health system operating Valley Medical Center and a network of clinics serving low-income and uninsured residents across Santa Clara County. Broader incumbent providing overlapping primary and specialty care services in the same geography.

Others

• Community Health Partnership: Consortium of community health centers in Santa Clara County that supports FQHCs and similar clinics with advocacy, training, and shared services. Ecosystem participant — not a direct competitor — but a relevant network partner for IHC.
• National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH): National membership and advocacy organization for Urban Indian health programs. IHC's CEO serves as its President; relevant as the policy/advocacy body that represents the sector and channels federal support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ihcsanjose
• Facebookfacebook.com/158201887687980
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indian-health-center

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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