{"id":2622,"date":"2026-02-03T17:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T22:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T13:10:03","slug":"excellence-in-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/es\/excellence-in-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Excellence in Care: Shalom Health Care Center Earns Top National Recognitions for Quality and Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2622\" class=\"elementor elementor-2622\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9214de1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9214de1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78fd78b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78fd78b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Shalom Health Care Center, our mission has always been clear: <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"65\">To provide quality health care that is patient-centered, affordable, and accessible for all in our community.<\/b> Today, we are proud to announce that our commitment to that mission has been recognized on a national stage. Shalom Health Care Center has been officially awarded two prestigious honors from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): the <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"427\">2025 Operational Site Visit (OSV) Badge<\/b> and the <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"475\">Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb87589 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb87589\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea7379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fea7379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hcposvbadge-1024x1024-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2624\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hcposvbadge-1024x1024-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hcposvbadge-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hcposvbadge-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hcposvbadge-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hcposvbadge-1024x1024-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91c72f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91c72f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-hiit-badge-1024x1012.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2623\" alt=\"Health Center Program: Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality - 2025 Award Badge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-hiit-badge-1024x1012.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-hiit-badge-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-hiit-badge-768x759.png 768w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-hiit-badge-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/www.shalomhealthcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-hiit-badge.png 1518w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42c3cf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42c3cf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These awards are more than just symbols; they are a testament to the hard work of our staff and our unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of every individual we serve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c37462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c37462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Achieving the Gold Standard: The 2025 Operational Site Visit Badge<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bcf208 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bcf208\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every few years, health centers undergo a rigorous &#8220;Operational Site Visit&#8221; (OSV) by HRSA to ensure they are meeting the highest standards of clinical, financial, and administrative performance. Following our recent assessment, Shalom Health Care Center was found to be in <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"273\">100% full compliance<\/b> with all federal requirements.<\/p><p>In a letter to our leadership, James Macrae, Associate Administrator of the Bureau of Primary Health Care, commended our team for this rare achievement:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57014e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57014e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8faee81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8faee81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><p data-path-to-node=\"6,0\">Dear Health Center,<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6,1\">For more than 60 years, health centers have delivered affordable, accessible, high-quality primary health care to individuals and families across this country. At the heart of this success is the Health Center Program\u2019s commitment to accountability and quality.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6,2\">Following the completion of your organization\u2019s recent virtual Operational Site Visit, it was determined that your organization demonstrated full compliance with all Health Center Program requirements. This achievement reflects a dedication to excellence, operational integrity, and continued service to your patients and community.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6,3\">In recognition of this accomplishment, we are pleased to award your organization the 2025 Operational Site Visit Badge. This distinction honors your steadfast commitment to compliance, quality, and the mission of the Health Center Program.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6,4\">Sincerely,<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6,5\">James Macrae <br \/><i data-path-to-node=\"6,5\" data-index-in-node=\"13\">Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e6876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29e6876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bridging the Gap through Technology: Advancing HIT for Quality<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7c362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e7c362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to our operational excellence, Shalom Health Care Center was recognized for using modern technology to improve patient outcomes. The <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"126\">Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality<\/b> badge is awarded to health centers that leverage digital tools to expand access and improve the &#8220;whole-person&#8221; care experience.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"9\">To earn this recognition, Shalom Health Care Center met rigorous criteria, including:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"10\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Telehealth Services:<\/b> Ensuring that distance or transportation is never a barrier to seeing a provider.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Clinical Information Exchange:<\/b> Seamlessly sharing secure health data with other providers to ensure continuity of care.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Patient Engagement:<\/b> Using HIT to help patients stay connected to their own health journeys.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Social Determinants of Health:<\/b> Collecting vital data on patient health-related needs (such as housing, food security, and transportation) to provide care that goes beyond the exam room.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0590e2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0590e2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Commitment to Health Equity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa8912 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfa8912\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">These awards are a reflection of our deep-rooted commitment to <b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"63\">health equity<\/b>. We believe that every person\u2014regardless of their zip code, income, or background\u2014deserves world-class medical care.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"13\">By maintaining perfect operational compliance, we ensure that our doors stay open and our services remain affordable. By advancing our health technology, we bridge the digital divide and bring specialized care to those who need it most.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd40830 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd40830\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1487723 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"1487723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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