Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District
- Location
- Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- Grant number
- H80CS26610
- Project director
- Cindy Schmall
Who this health center serves · 2024
The population behind the quality numbers — from this center's HRSA UDS report.
Services
Special populations served
- 165 experiencing homelessness
- 29 migrant/seasonal agricultural workers
- 182 veterans
6 delivery sites · 36,528 patient visits in 2024.
Clinical quality measures · 2024
Self-reported to HRSA on the Uniform Data System (UDS) — covers all the center's patients, every payer. "National median" and percentile are vs all health centers reporting the measure (denominator ≥ 30). How UDS differs from other programs →
Cancer screening
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer screening | 45.9% | 51.3% | Below median · 39th |
| Breast cancer screening | 49.8% | 52.3% | Below median · 45th |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 43.1% | 40.5% | Above median · 57th |
Chronic disease control
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood-pressure control | 67.0% | 66.2% | Above median · 54th |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (>9%) (lower=better) | 26.9% | 27.2% | Above median · 51th |
| Statin therapy | 74.7% | 78.1% | Below median · 33th |
| Aspirin/antiplatelet for heart disease | 34.4% | 75.7% | Bottom quartile · 1th |
Behavioral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression screening & follow-up | 66.6% | 75.3% | Below median · 33th |
Prevention & wellness
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood immunization | 20.1% | 28.4% | Below median · 27th |
| Adult BMI screening & follow-up | 76.8% | 68.5% | Above median · 61th |
| Child BMI counseling | 71.9% | 73.5% | Below median · 47th |
| Tobacco screening & cessation | 86.4% | 85.7% | Above median · 53th |
| HIV screening | 76.3% | 47.0% | Top quartile · 89th |
Maternal & oral health
| Measure | This center | National median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental sealants | 92.8% | 59.6% | Top 10% · 91th pctile |
HRSA quality recognition
Health Center Quality awards, 2021–2025. Quality Leader = top 10/20/30% nationally on clinical quality; National Quality Leader = best-in-class on a clinical domain.
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