San Fernando Community Health Center

What San Fernando Community Health Center does

San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1924, operating three clinic locations across the San Fernando Valley in San Fernando, Mission Hills, and Panorama City, California. As a patient-centered medical home, SFCHC delivers integrated primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, comprehensive dental services, behavioral health and case management, chronic disease management, immunization, and health and wellness education, serving more than 7,000 patients annually regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay. The organization supplements clinic-based care with a street medicine program, a mobile medical Sprinter van, and telehealth services, and operates specialized programs including LaVida Care (HIV/STI prevention and PrEP/PEP), Care Circle (remote patient monitoring), and a diabetes teaching kitchen.

SFCHC operates on a hybrid revenue model combining patient service reimbursements from Medicare, Medi-Cal HMO, and commercial insurance plans (Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, L.A. Care, Molina, Cigna) with a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, plus grant and foundation funding. Disclosed grants from 2020-2026 include approximately $2M from the State of California (via Assemblywoman Luz Rivas), $1.775M from L.A. Care Health Plan, $382K from California DHCS, $300K+ from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, $183,950 from Direct Relief/Abbott Fund, $150K from Providence Holy Cross, and $75K from Exact Sciences FOCUS. The organization holds five 2023 HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition badges including Gold Health Center Quality Leader and is led by CEO Audrey Simons (since 2013), under whose tenure the organization recorded 284% growth from 2016-2019 and completed its third clinic site in January 2026 inside the Corazon del Valle affordable housing development in Panorama City.

Name

San Fernando Community Health Center

Legal name

San Fernando Community Health Center

Website

https://sfchealthcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Fernando Community Health Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating three clinics across San Fernando, Mission Hills, and Panorama City, California, providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, pediatric, and HIV prevention services to more than 7,000 underserved patients annually on a sliding fee scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Fernando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: SFCHC generates revenue through patient services billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance plans. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale determined by income and family size for uninsured patients.
2. Insurance Plan Reimbursements: SFCHC accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal HMO, FamPact and other commercial plans. The organization is contracted with numerous insurance providers including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, LA Care, Molina, Cigna, and others.
3. Grants and Foundation Funding: As a Federally Qualified Health Center, SFCHC receives grant funding from government agencies and foundations. Recent grants include $100,000 from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, $2 million state funding secured by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas, $382,000 from California DHCS, $75,000 from Exact Sciences FOCUS Program, and $150,000 from Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
4. Dental Services Revenue: Comprehensive dental services including cleanings, deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals, and removable partial/complete dentures. In 2025, dental department served 2,960 patients through 9,992 visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC) is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a patient-centered medical home that delivers integrated primary medical, dental, behavioral health, OB/GYN, pediatric, immunization, and chronic disease management services across three clinic locations in the San Fernando Valley. The center supplements clinical care with specialized programs including LaVida Care HIV/STI prevention, Care Circle remote patient monitoring, Diabetes Teaching Kitchen, street medicine, mobile medical services, and community health worker outreach, with services offered on a sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Product overview

San Fernando Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing integrated healthcare services as a patient-centered medical home. The center operates three locations in San Fernando, Mission Hills, and Panorama City, California. Its core service portfolio includes Primary Care, Pediatric Care, Comprehensive Dental Services, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Behavioral Health and Case Management, Chronic Medical Conditions Management, Immunization Services, and Health and Wellness Education. Specialized programs include the LaVida Care HIV Prevention Initiative, Diabetes Teaching Kitchen, Care Circle remote monitoring, Street Medicine Program, and Mobile Medical Services. The FQHC designation enables the center to provide quality care at affordable prices regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale. Services are integrated across medical, dental, behavioral health, and health education to support whole-person care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LaVida Care: HIV prevention program offering free HIV, STD, and STI testing, PrEP/PEP medications, and support services for sexual health.
• ¡Healthy Hoy!

Products and services

• Primary Care Annual primary care checkups and health maintenance services for patients of all ages, including medical history review, vitals check, physical evaluation, screenings, and treatment of conditions.
• Pediatric Care Medical care for infants and children through age 21, including preventative medicine, treatment of illness and chronic conditions, with focus on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• Comprehensive Dental Services Full range of dental services including exams, cleanings, deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, root canals, removable partial/complete dentures, X-rays, oral cancer screenings, restorative dentistry, and patient education on dental hygiene.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Prenatal care, obstetric services, family planning, contraceptive services, STD testing and treatment, and women's health services including mammogram referrals.
• Behavioral Health and Case Management Mental health services including depression and anxiety screening, crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, and case management for individuals with mental illness.
• Chronic Medical Conditions Management Long-term management and treatment for chronic illnesses including diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and other conditions requiring ongoing care.
• Immunization Services Vaccinations and immunizations for children and adults including flu, tetanus, shingles, COVID-19, DTaP, MMR, HPV, and other recommended vaccines.
• Health and Wellness Education Health education programs including weight management, diabetes self-management (Project ALTO-D), nutrition counseling, diabetes teaching kitchen, FEAST program classes, and lifestyle coaching under the ¡Healthy Hoy! program.
• LaVida Care HIV/STI Prevention Program HIV prevention and sexual health program offering free HIV, STD, and STI testing, PrEP and PEP medications, at-home HIV test kits, and support services regardless of insurance status; includes the CDC-supported HIV Prevention Initiative with California Department of Public Health PrEP-AP coverage.
• Street Medicine Program Mobile medical services program serving unhoused individuals in the service area, with 540 visits and 250 unique patients served through partnerships with North Valley Caring Services, Volunteers of America, and Saint Borromeo Catholic Church.
• Mobile Medical Services Mobile medical van services directly serving unhoused individuals in the San Fernando Valley area, funded by Providence Health Services.
• Community Public Health Teams (CPHT) Partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for public health service delivery, identifying local health priorities and improving community health outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ patients served annually
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Holos CommunitiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Holos Communities developed the Corazón del Valle affordable housing complex where SFCHC's new satellite clinic is located. This nonprofit is dedicated to creating safe and sustainable living spaces. The project reflects the connection between stable housing, accessible services, and community well-being.
• Perkins & WillminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2026Perkins & Will provided pro bono architectural and design services for the Corazón del Valle clinic development.
• Thornton TomasettiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2026Thornton Tomasetti contributed pro bono engineering expertise in collaboration with the Corazón del Valle clinic development.
• tk1scminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2026tk1sc contributed pro bono engineering expertise in collaboration with the Corazón del Valle clinic development.
• PAG ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2026PAG Construction served as the general contractor for the Corazón del Valle clinic construction project.
• San Fernando Police DepartmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2024SFCHC has been an active supporter of Special Olympics for many years, participating in the annual Torch Run fundraising event alongside the San Fernando Police Department.
• Assemblywoman Luz RivasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2023Assemblywoman Luz Rivas secured $2 million in state funding for SFCHC to open a satellite healthcare clinic in Panorama City. As Congresswoman, she continued advocacy to bring federal dollars back into communities for affordable healthcare and housing services.
• LA County Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFCHC's HIV Prevention Program partnered with LA County DPH for the PrEP-Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) which covers costs for uninsured individuals and those with confidentiality concerns. SFCHC also partnered with LA County DPH to provide free in-home HIV test kits.
• Special OlympicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC supports the Special Olympics Torch Run, the largest public awareness campaign and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics, helping provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
• L.A. Condom ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough involvement in L.A. Condom, LaVida Care distributes free condoms at local festivals, college campuses, and health fairs in the community.
• North Valley Caring ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC's street medicine team partnered with North Valley Caring Services to serve unhoused individuals in the service area.
• Volunteers of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC's street medicine team partnered with Volunteers of America to serve unhoused individuals in the service area.
• Saint Borromeo Catholic ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC's street medicine team partnered with Saint Borromeo Catholic Church to serve unhoused individuals in the service area.
• MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC partnered with MEND to provide free COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics in San Fernando and Pacoima areas.
• City of San FernandominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC partnered with the City of San Fernando to host free COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSFCHC proudly supports the CDC's national campaign 'Let's Stop HIV Together' which empowers communities, partners and healthcare providers to reduce HIV stigma and promote HIV testing, prevention and treatment.
• Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouise McCarthy, President and CEO of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles, discussed the vital role of solar power in supporting community health centers like SFCHC, advancing health equity and benefitting the planet.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero: Los Angeles-based FQHC operating multiple clinics serving primarily Latino uninsured and underinsured populations. Comparable in patient demographics, FQHC model, integrated services, and bilingual care delivery in the same LA market as SFCHC.
• El Proyecto del Barrio: LA County FQHC operating four primary care clinics and multiple ancillary sites serving predominantly Latino underserved populations with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and HIV services. Highly comparable in mission, geography, and service portfolio to SFCHC.
• South Central Family Health Center: Los Angeles-based FQHC serving underserved communities with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and HIV services. Comparable in mission, FQHC designation, integrated service lines, and LA geography.
• Venice Family Clinic: Los Angeles-based FQHC founded in 1970 serving ~45,000 patients annually with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Closely comparable to SFCHC in mission (care for underserved populations), integrated service mix, and HRSA quality recognition profile.
• Northeast Valley Health Corporation: San Fernando Valley-based FQHC operating 17+ sites serving ~80,000 patients with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Direct geographic peer to SFCHC with overlapping service area, similar FQHC mission, and comparable multi-specialty integrated model.
• St. John's Community Health: LA-based FQHC operating 20+ sites across South LA with primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and HIV care. Direct peer in scale, geography, integrated service model, and patient demographics to SFCHC.

Regional players

• Asian Health Services: Oakland-based FQHC serving predominantly Asian and underserved populations with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and enabling services. Comparable FQHC integrated care model and underserved population focus, though located in Northern California.
• La Maestra Community Health Centers: San Diego-based FQHC operating multiple clinics serving low-income, immigrant, and uninsured populations with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable FQHC model and integrated care approach but operates in a different region than SFCHC.

Broad incumbents

• AltaMed Health Services: Largest FQHC in Los Angeles County serving 300,000+ patients annually across dozens of sites. Comparable because both are LA-based FQHCs serving predominantly Medi-Cal and uninsured populations with integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services, though AltaMed operates at materially greater scale.

Emerging players

• Golden Valley Health Centers: Central California FQHC operating 45+ sites serving ~160,000 patients with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Comparable FQHC model and integrated care portfolio but operates in a different region with rural-urban mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SanFernandoCHC
• Instagraminstagram.com/sanfernandochc
• Xx.com/sfchealthcenter

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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