On January 11, 1972, a group of twenty-four concerned citizens gathered in a local restaurant with the common desire to find a way to alleviate the poor health
conditions of people living in our service area. They voted to create a nonprofit organization known as the
North Central Washington Migrant Health Project to address these health care needs.
On April 1, 1972, they received their first grant of $125,000 to serve Grant, Okanogan, Chelan, and Douglas counties. Early services included screenings by nurses in outreach vans in the orchards and along the roads. Night clinics were held in borrowed churches and offices by contracting with local physicians.
Who We Are
H
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C
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para toda la familia
Columbia Valley
Community Health
We believe in the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Our vision is to be the
Regional Leader
in
providing a high quality, sustainable Healthcare
Home in a teaching, growing environment.
Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) is a dynamic, progressive community health center with locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee and Chelan. CVCH is a modern, well-equipped community health center, with fully integrated EMR, and our services include Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health. We are early adopters of the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model and are accredited by The Joint Commission.
Our Mission:
It is the mission of Columbia Valley Community Health to provide access to improved health and wellness with compassion and respect for all
Our Values:
Respect, Trust, Compassion, Integrity, Quality
History
In the ensuing years, Okanogan and Grant counties developed their own Community Health Centers. The organization’s name changed to Columbia Valley Community Health, and services were expanded to include full-time providers and professional facilities. In addition to the Medical program, the organization added Dental, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and
comprehensive maternity support services.
In the summer of 1998, CVCH moved to 600 Orondo Avenue where additional space allowed for expansion of services to include on site Pharmacy, Radiology, and Chronic Disease Management. In the summer 2001, the Board of Directors voted to expand CVCH clinic services to the Chelan-Manson community which was initiated in October 2001, then moved to a new site at 317 East Johnson Avenue in August 2002. In 2012 we filled a new 15,000 sq. ft. clinic addition with 12 new medical exam rooms and eight state-of-the-art, completely digital dental operatories. We also opened a new Express Care Clinic in East
Wenatchee to provide the residents of Douglas County access to affordable services.
CVCH circa 1990
Family Medicine • Dental • Women’s Health Care • Pediatrics • Prenatal • Behavioral Medicine
Children’s and Adult Behavioral Health • Chronic Disease Management • On-site Lab and X-ray
Pharmacy • Diabetes Management Program • Nutrition Education Services
Integrated Services within our Medical Home
In 2014,
25,957
patients received care at CVCH. Total number of Migrant/Seasonal Workers:10,676
Patients best Served in language other than English:
9,512
In the past 4 years, CVCH has seen a
22%
increase in Medical encounters.Who We Serve
Insurance coverage
Medicaid 53% Private Insurance 21% Uninsured Patients 20% Medicare 6%Age
19 years and under: 40%
20 - 44 years: 36%
45 - 64 years: 20% 65 years and older: 4%
Patient Diversity
Hispanic/Latino: 60%
White/Caucasian: 38%
Other: 2%
Income by Federal Poverty Level
1 - 100% 51%
101 - 200% 41%
Over 200% 8%
92% of our patients are under 200% of the FPL
“I have never gone anywhere where everything
was so integrated, including the dentist and
hygienist. It’s been a very helpful experience to
me, having everything so handy. I have found
the integrated services close knit and it’s given
me a sense of belonging and in turn a sense of
security.”
Beverly, CVCH Patient, Wenatchee
“Three words that define CVCH to me: Mission, compassion, team.” Louise Simons, MD
“The work I am doing now EXACTLY matches my
youthful vision, as it has been my ultimate goal
to work as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner!! Most
importantly, serving those who need my help the
most!!”
Linda Michael, ARNP, Pediatrics
Competitive salary - Average physician compensation exceeded $180,000 in 2014 Employer-paid Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
Dependents covered at 100%
Employer-paid basic Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: 1st year accrue 15 days
One additional PTO day per year of service (max. 25 days)
11 paid Holidays in addition to Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement plan with 150% matching contributions (on the first 3%) $20,000 relocation assistance / signing bonus
Fitness Discounts Cell Phone Discounts
Transportation Discounts: Link Bus Transit
Third world Spanish-language immersion program
Provider Loan Repayment (National Health Service Corps)
Benefits
“As a new graduate Physician Assistant, one of the things that originally attracted me to CVCH was the autonomy and respect given mid-level providers. Tim Seaman, PA, and Andrea Hoey, ARNP have been with CVCH almost since the very beginning, and this has helped the organization develop a culture where mid-levels are afforded maximum autonomy and respect for their experience.”
Casey Wyatt, PA-C
Wenatchee
600 Orondo Ave, 501 Idaho, 140 Easy Way
Medical, Dental, Express Care, WIC, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Medicine, Pharmacy, Lab, X-ray, Outreach, Advocacy
Our Locations:
Chelan
317 E. Johnson
Medical, Dental, WIC Walk-in, Children’s Behavioral Health
East Wenatchee
900 Eastmont Ave
Express Care, Primary Care
230 Grant Rd
Adult Behavioral Health
Wenatchee is GREEN
Hydropower is one of our region’s great resources and the Columbia River is at the core of life in the Wenatchee Valley. The Chelan County Public Utility District harnesses the river’s power and produces the renewable hydro energy that sustains modern life. As they explore alternatives such as solar and wind, the PUD remains committed to prudent energy and water conservation programs.
What began over 40 years ago as a migrant health center, operating out of churches, borrowed offices and vans, is now a pace-setting industry leader. In April 2012, CVCH was the first outpatient clinic in the Pacific Northwest to receive Primary Care Medical Home accreditation from the Joint Commission.
Why is this important?
Because it validates that what we have done, and continue to do, is of the highest quality and is setting standards within the healthcare industry.A “medical home” is a model of care whereby a team of health professionals work together to provide comprehensive, coordinated and accessible patient-centered care. Caring about our patients is the most important job of a medical home. Our primary product is not healthcare; it is relationship building.
Welcome to the Wenatchee Valley
Doing important work where others vacation
300 days of sunshine • Four distinct seasons • Great local
schools • Minimal commute and traffic • Low crime rate
Wenatchee Valley College • Renewable, affordable energy
Healthy tourism • Agriculture and wine country
Our Community
Activities
Town Toyota Center • Performing Arts Center • Icicle Creek Center for the Arts • Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra • Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center • Mission Creek Players • Music Theater of Wenatchee Semi-pro Sports Teams: Baseball, Soccer, Football, Hockey and Roller Derby • Pybus Public Market and Farmers Markets • 39 local Wineries • Art on the Avenues • First Friday Art Walks Festivals • Fairs • Apple Capital Loop Trail: 11-mile water-front paved loop for pedestrians, cyclists and skaters • Ohme Gardens Parks • Cinemas Rocky Reach Dam • Washington State Apple Blossom Festival • Foot, Bike and Trail Races • Half and Full Marathons • Triathlons • Rodeos • Music and SO MUCH MORE!!!
The Water: Wenatchee River, Columbia River and Lake Chelan
Boating • Canoeing • Kayaking • White Water Rafting • Water Skiing Stand-up Paddle Boarding • Tubing • Swimming • Wakeboarding • Fishing
CLIMATE
Annual Precipitation: 11.4 inches
Average snowfall: 21 Inches
Elevation: 1096 Feet
Average High - Low in °F for 2014 HOUSING
Cost of Living Index (US avg =100): 94.9 Median Household Income: $58,360 3-Bedroom House Price $193,000 2 Bedroom Apartment Rent: $895.00
Chelan County
The Mountains: The Enchantments, the Foothills, National Forests
Stevens Pass Ski Resort • Mission Ridge Mountain Resort • Rock Climbing Hiking • Backpacking • Mountain Biking • Snow Skiing • Snowmobiling Snowshoeing • Horseback Riding • Camping
Sports and Recreation
Photos Courtesy of Icicle TV Photo Courtesy of Icicle TV
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MEET OUR FAMILY PRACTICE TEAM
COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH
Malcolm Butler, MD, Medical Director
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine Residency: Ventura County Medical Center Fellowship: Ventura County Family Practice Hometown: Seattle, WA
Caleb Ambrose, PA-C, Family Practice
Graduate School: Duke University Physician Assistant Program Hometown: Kalispell, MT
Brenda Baumeister, MD, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Washington Residency: Rainbow Babies and Children’s University Hospitals of Cleveland Fellowship: Rainbow Babies and Children’s University Hospitals of Cleveland Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Keri Bergeson, MD, Family Practice
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Residency: University of Minnesota, North Memorial Family Medicine Hometown: Grafton, ND
Christine Bosa, ARNP, Family Practice
Graduate School: Seattle University Hometown: Alamosa, CO
Lorena Boyd, ARNP, Family Practice
Graduate School: Graceland University Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Melissa Covenant, ARNP, Family Practice
Graduate School: Gonzaga University Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Amber Figueroa, DO, Family Practice
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Residency: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Hometown: Portland, OR
Andrea Hoey, ARNP, Family Practice
Graduate School: Gonzaga University Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Allie Ivanowicz, PA-C, Family Practice
Graduate School: Emory University Hometown: Black Mountain, NC
509.662.6000 • Wenatchee • East Wenatchee • Chelan • www.CVCH.org
To see a complete list of our medical, dental and behavioral
health care providers, visit our website at www.CVCH.org.
Columbia Valley
Community Health
Karen Kadas ARNP, Family Practice
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University, MSN Hometown: Dalton, GA
Scott Lamb, MD, Family Practice
Medical School: Ross University, Caribbean
Residency: University of Arkansas Medical School, Fayetteville, AR Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Patrick McLaughlin, MD, Family Practice
Medical School: University of Washington Residency: Banner Health - North Colorado Family Medicine Hometown: Elma, WA
Linda Michael, ARNP, Family Practice
Graduate School: Graceland University Hometown: Oroville, WA
Lauren Musick, PA-C, Family Practice
Graduate School: Emory University Hometown: Evergreen, CO
Aura Sanderson, PA-C, Family Practice
Graduate School: University of Washington Medex NW
Physician Assistant Program
Hometown: Chelan, WA
Ken Shermer, MD, Family Practice
Medical School: University of South Alabama Residency: University of South Alabama Hospitals Hometown: Pullman, WA
Louise Simons, MD, Family Practice
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine Residency: Ventura County Medical Center
Fellowship: Ventura County Medical Center OB Fellowship Hometown: Erie, CO
Jennifer Snyder MD, Family Practice
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara Residency: Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program Hometown: Edmonds, WA
Kimberly Steensma, ARNP, Family Practice
Graduate School: University of California-Los Angeles Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Erin Vander Stoep, PA-C, Family Practice
Graduate School: University of Washington Medex NW
Physician Assistant Program
Hometown: Omak, WA
Casey Wyatt, PA-C, Family Practice
Graduate School: University of Washington Medex NW
Physician Assistant Program
Hometown: Boise, ID
