Promise Community Health Center in the top 10% for all health centers NATIONWIDE for quality measures!
Promise received the GOLD award for being a Health Center Quality Leader! We also received two additional badges, Advancing HIT, and Heart Health!
Iowa’s community health centers are at the forefront of promoting the well-being of patients across the nation. Annually, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) acknowledges the remarkable accomplishments of Health Center Program recipients. These achievements span diverse areas such as quality, access, heart health, and health information technology. This year, Promise Community Health Center received three Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges.
Quality care is more than a goal at Promise—it’s a commitment to our community. These awards honor the teamwork and compassion that drive us to support every patient on their path to better health.– Kim Davelaar - Quality Coordinator
Promise Community Health Center also received the Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Award: Recognizing health centers that meet all criteria to optimize HIT services using tools such as telehealth, South Dakota Health Link, automated messaging, and more to increase access to care and advance quality of care.
Promise Community Health Center is also proud to have received the Health Heart Badge: Meeting or exceeding three of the four measure targets, which are based on the Million Heart Goals.
- Tobacco use: screening and cessation intervention
- Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): use of aspirin or another antiplatelet
- Statin therapy for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
- Controlling High Blood Pressure (hypertension control)
I am continually inspired by the dedication of our providers and staff. These awards are a celebration of their hard work, passion, and commitment to ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible.– Kim Davelaar - Quality Coordinator