East Valley Community Health Center

What East Valley Community Health Center does

East Valley Community Health Center (EVCHC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1970, headquartered in West Covina, California, and operating 8 health center locations across the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona communities. The organization delivers a comprehensive, integrated care portfolio spanning primary medical care, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health (including medication-assisted treatment), dental, vision, on-site pharmacy, HIV/PrEP services, telehealth, nutrition counseling, and insurance enrollment assistance. Patient access is supported by a Sliding Fee Discount Program, and the organization explicitly does not turn patients away for inability to pay, while accepting Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California. The technology stack is built on third-party platforms: the InteliChart patient portal (24/7 scheduling, messaging, lab results, refills), Phreesia mobile pre-visit registration, and video/phone telehealth, with no proprietary AI or custom-built core systems.

EVCHC's business model rests on three revenue streams: federal FQHC reimbursements (HRSA Section 330 grants, enhanced Medicaid/Medicare PPS rates, 340B drug pricing), patient service revenue from Medi-Cal/Medicare/Covered California and sliding-fee self-pay, and philanthropic grants and donations (e.g., the L.A. Care Oral Health Initiative, ACEs Aware PRACTICE Award, Weingart, California Wellness, and Majestic Realty foundations). The organization is governed by a community Board of Directors, employs 101-250 staff, and is undergoing a planned CEO succession from Alicia Mardini (retiring June 2026) to Lelenia Ramirez effective July 2026.

Operational footprint is being actively expanded: the El Monte Cleaver Clinic added a second floor in December 2024 (pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health), and the organization has accumulated multiple consecutive HRSA quality recognitions (National Quality Leader for Cancer Screening, Health Center Quality Leader Bronze, Access Enhancer, Health Disparities Reducer, Advancing HIT for Quality). Strategic positioning emphasizes a Patient-Centered Medical Home model, integrated care delivery, school- and shelter-based sites, and consortium-based grant capture (notably the PRATS consortium for ACEs screening). The organization does not develop proprietary technology and has no disclosed venture funding, M&A activity, or commercial revenue outside its core safety-net mission.

Name

East Valley Community Health Center

Legal name

East Valley Community Health Center Inc.

Website

https://evchc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

East Valley Community Health Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1970, operating 8 health centers across California's East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona to deliver integrated medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy, and HIV care to underserved populations regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care medical
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health treatment
• Vision care services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Covina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FQHC Reimbursements: Federally Qualified Health Center receiving federal grants and Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements for providing comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations.
2. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from patients covered by Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California insurance plans, and sliding fee scale payments from uninsured patients.
3. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit receiving donations, corporate and foundation grants, and sponsorships for community health programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy, HIV care, telehealth, and insurance enrollment services to individuals and families across the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona communities. Services are delivered through 8 physical clinic locations, school-based sites, and shelter-based sites, with a sliding fee scale and acceptance of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California.

Product overview

East Valley Community Health Center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare services organized around multiple service lines. The core offerings include Medical Services (primary care, women's health, pediatrics), Behavioral Health Services, Dental Care, Vision Care, Pharmacy, HIV Care + PrEP, Telehealth, and Health + Nutrition counseling. These services are delivered across multiple physical locations (West Covina, Pomona, Covina, El Monte, La Puente) as well as through digital platforms including the InteliChart Patient Portal and Phreesia mobile check-in system. The organization provides support services including Insurance Enrollment assistance (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California) and a Sliding Fee Discount Program for uninsured patients. The portfolio integrates in-person clinical care with technology-enabled patient engagement tools to serve the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Comprehensive primary care services including family medicine, women's health, prenatal care, family planning, pediatrics, and chronic condition treatment for patients of all ages. Provided at multiple health center locations.
• Behavioral Health Services Integrated mental health services including individual therapy for adults and children, couple's therapy, family therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), prenatal support groups, grief/loss groups, anxiety/depression groups, enhanced case management, and court-mandated cases.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services for infants, children and adults including child and adult dentistry, oral wellness, teeth cleaning, tooth fillings, extractions, annual exams, and denture services. Services available at West Covina, Pomona, and La Puente locations.
• Vision Care Vision services including comprehensive eye exams, pediatric vision exams, dry eye disease treatment, glaucoma treatment, diabetic vision management, and eye disease therapeutic treatment. Available at Pomona Health Center and RUSD Family Resource Center locations.
• Pharmacy Services Full-service on-site pharmacy at West Covina, Covina, and Pomona Health Centers. Patients can obtain prescription medications, medication consultations with licensed pharmacists, and prescription transfers to other East Valley sites for next-day pickup.
• HIV Care + PrEP Services Specialized HIV/AIDS care including medical and dental care, nurse assessments, treatment education, mental health services, legal aid, substance abuse support, food assistance, benefit application assistance, nutrition counseling, housing referrals, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), confidential rapid HIV testing (results within 1 minute), and PrEP services (injection every 2 or 6 months, or daily pill).
• Telehealth Video or phone consultations with healthcare providers from the comfort of patients' homes. Requires phone, smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop with video/audio abilities and stable internet connection. Appointments scheduled through patient portal or by calling health centers.
• Insurance Enrollment Assistance with health insurance coverage including Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and other public programs. Certified Enrollment Counselors help with new enrollment and benefits review. Services available regardless of immigration status.
• Health + Nutrition Services Registered dietitian services addressing anemia, high cholesterol, childhood obesity, allergies/food sensitivities, diabetes, pregnancy nutrition, high blood pressure, and weight management. Includes nutrition counseling and education on improving eating habits.
• Teen Health Services Confidential teen health services for ages 12-18 without parental consent, including teen pregnancy prevention, birth control, emergency contraception, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, pregnancy testing, and sexual health education. Teen Liaison provides connection to services.
• Patient Portal (InteliChart) Secure 24/7 online and mobile access to health information. Enables patients to complete pre-visit forms, schedule appointments, message care teams, view lab results, and request medication refills. Available via website and mobile apps for Apple and Android devices.
• Phreesia Patient Check-In Mobile patient check-in platform enabling patients to complete pre-visit registration forms from their phone, tablet, or computer. Patients receive secure link prior to appointment to fill out forms and expedite arrival.

Quantifiable outcome

• National Quality Leader recognition for Cancer Screening by HRSA (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• L.A. Care Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2022Major health plan partner providing Oral Health Initiative grant funding. L.A. Care is LA County's largest public health plan serving Medi-Cal members.
• Health NetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 September 2022Health insurance plan partner serving as payer for East Valley health center services.
• Community Translational Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022Part of PRATS Consortium led by East Valley for ACEs Aware PRACTICE award to expand toxic stress screening services.
• Claremont Graduate UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022Academic partner in PRATS Consortium for ACEs screening and response training and research.
• Tri-City Mental Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022Mental health services partner in PRATS Consortium expanding behavioral health integration.
• Cal Poly PomonaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022Educational partner in PRATS Consortium contributing to workforce development and training.
• Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2022Managed care plan partner in PRATS Consortium serving Inland Empire region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AltaMed Health Services: Large Los Angeles-area FQHC providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations — directly comparable as a Southern California community health center operating on the same FQHC reimbursement model.
• Venice Family Clinic: FQHC serving low-income and uninsured residents of Los Angeles County with primary care, dental, vision, and behavioral health — a closely matched community health center peer in the same LA County market.
• Clinica Romero: Federally Qualified Health Center in Los Angeles providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities — directly comparable FQHC serving similar patient populations in LA County.
• San Fernando Community Health Center: FQHC serving the San Fernando Valley with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services — closely matches EVCHC's integrated service model and FQHC payer mix in Southern California.
• Neighborhood Healthcare: California FQHC operating multiple clinic locations across San Diego and Riverside counties providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale — directly comparable multi-site community health center with similar FQHC operating model.
• Family HealthCare Network: Large California FQHC providing primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health across multiple sites in Tulare and Kings counties — closely comparable multi-site FQHC with similar service mix and Medicaid-heavy payer base.
• San Ysidro Health: San Diego-area FQHC with a large network of clinics delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved populations — directly comparable Southern California community health center peer.
• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based FQHC providing multilingual primary care, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to low-income Asian and other underserved communities — comparable FQHC model focused on diverse, Medicaid-heavy patient populations.

Others

• L.A. Care Health Plan: LA County's largest public Medi-Cal managed care plan and a core payer/grant partner of EVCHC. Comparable as the dominant contracting counterparty in EVCHC's payer ecosystem rather than as a direct service competitor.
• California Primary Care Association: Statewide association representing California's FQHCs and community clinics. Comparable as the policy/advocacy ecosystem peer that shapes HRSA funding, scope-of-practice rules, and value-based payment frameworks governing EVCHC's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EastValleyCHC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzofiIJp5SOuq9BNTMwuXqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastvalleyhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-valley-community-health-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastvalleychc

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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