News release
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc., a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible and compassionate health care to underserved residents of the Santa Clarita Valley, has been honored as Organization of the Year by the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
SDFHC received the award during NASW’s annual recognition event on Sept. 24, hosted by Stephanie Cotcher, clinical supervisor at the William S. Hart Union High School District. The ceremony celebrated individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on their communities, according to a news release from SDFHC.
Over the years, SDFHC has built strong partnerships with organizations such as Bridge to Home, the Hart district, Finally Family Homes, Child & Family Center, Boys & Girls Club, and California Institute of the Arts, the release said. Alongside its five health centers and behavioral health locations across the Santa Clarita Valley, these collaborations have helped reduce barriers to both health care and behavioral health services, the release said.
The award recognizes SDFHC’s more than four decades of commitment to advancing health equity and addressing the social determinants of health for vulnerable populations. The nonprofit organization provides comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services to thousands of individuals and families who might otherwise go without essential care.
“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from NASW,” Philip Solomon, CEO of Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc., said in the release. “This award is a testament to the dedication and compassion of our staff, who work tirelessly to ensure that everyone in our community — regardless of income, background, or circumstance — has access to the health care they need and deserve.”
The NASW Organization of the Year Award celebrates institutions that exemplify the values of social work and demonstrate outstanding service to their communities.
“In a time when behavioral health is so important, not only to the individual but to the Santa Clarita Valley as a whole, our staff work endlessly to provide quality evidence-based care to even the most vulnerable and underserved,” Amanda Hills, director of behavioral health for Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc., said in the release.
“This award affirms the vital role federally qualified health centers like Samuel Dixon play in advancing health and social justice,” Solomon added. “We remain committed to strengthening partnerships and expanding services to meet the growing needs of the Santa Clarita Valley.”
