We are proud to announce that Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP) has once again demonstrated our unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care by earning the prestigious GOLD Health Center Quality Leader recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement again places us among the top 10% of health centers nationwide and solidifies our position as a leader in community health care excellence.

Standing Out Among Pennsylvania's Best

In a field of more than 50 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across Pennsylvania, we stand as one of only 5 health centers in the state to earn Gold status; a testament to our approach to delivering the highest-quality, accessible health care. Our excellence extends far beyond the Gold designation, with our organization earning multiple awards for 2026.

National Quality Leader Awards

Cancer Screening Excellence: We earned the National Quality Leader award for Cancer Screening. This achievement reflects our outstanding performance in breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, and colorectal cancer screening.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that we have ranked among the top in Pennsylvania for breast and cervical cancer screening; a consistency that speaks to our systematic approach to preventive care.

Behavioral Health Leadership: We continue to demonstrate excellence in depression remission at twelve months, screening for depression and follow-up planning, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

Community Health Quality Recognition

Our whole-person, comprehensive approach to health care was also recognized in the following areas:

Preventive Health: Meeting or exceeding several critical preventive health measures, including dental care for children, nutrition counseling, developmental screenings, and comprehensive cancer screening programs.

Improving Health Care Access: Continually expanding access to care — a particularly impressive achievement given our significant year-over-year increase in total patients served.

Advancing Health Information Technology: Earning recognition for our innovative use of technology in patient care, including telehealth services and enhanced clinical information exchange.

Continuing to Drive VHP’s Mission and Values

"Earning the Gold Health Center Quality Leader badge for three years running is proof: this level of care isn't a moment, it's our standard" says Joseph Yozviak, DO, FACP, AAHIVS, VHP’s Chief Medical Officer. 

"Alongside a second year of national recognition in behavioral health and cancer screening, it reflects our promise — the people who walk through our doors deserve nothing less than exceptional care. That's why we've expanded our care teams where the need is greatest, so more of our neighbors can be seen. As our community grows, so will we — making sure the care you get here is as good as care anywhere in the country."

Looking Forward

These awards represent more than recognition; they represent a promise to our community. Each badge, each ranking, and each percentage point improvement translates to better health outcomes for the thousands of individuals and families who depend on us for their health care needs.

Our consistent recognition from HRSA demonstrates that our success isn't accidental, rather it's the result of our dedicated clinicians, staff, leadership, and our deep commitment to meeting patients where they are.

As we continue our mission of delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve, these awards stand as recognition of work well done and motivation for continued excellence in the years ahead. For the patients, families, and communities who rely on us, these awards represent the assurance that they have access to some of the finest preventative health care in the nation, right in their own backyard.