Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR)
The Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges recognize Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes (LALs) that have made notable quality improvement achievements in the areas of access, quality, health equity, health information technology, and COVID-19 public health emergency response for the most recent UDS reporting period.
For more detailed information about the initiative, visit Community Health Quality Recognition Frequently Asked Questions.
We are honored to receive these awards!
Health Center Quality Leaders achieve the best overall clinical quality measure (CQM) performance among all health centers. They are recognized in the following tiers: Gold (top 10%), Silver (top 11-20%), or Bronze top (21-30%).
Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality: Recognizes health centers that meet all criteria to optimize HIT services that advance telehealth, patient engagement, interoperability, and collection of social determinants of health to increase access to care and advance quality of care.
Criteria to earn Heart Health badge:
Meet or exceed three of the four measure targets, which are based on the Million Heart Goals
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home program reflects the input of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and others.
It was developed to assess whether clinician practices are functioning as medical homes and recognize them for these efforts.
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement.
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA’s website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more-informed health care choices. NCQA can be found online at ncqa.org, on Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.
Awards and Recognitions
Quality of Life Award - 2026
Quality of Life Award - 2026 from East Jordan Chamber of Commerce With a mission of "Your Health," focusing on providing affordable, quality, and comprehensive primary care to all community members regardless of their ability to pay. Always working to improve...
East Jordan Family Health Center Congratulates Cynthia Pepin, Behavioral Health Director
East Jordan, MI — East Jordan Family Health Center (EJFHC) is proud to congratulate Cynthia Pepin, Behavioral Health Director, for receiving the Michigan Primary Care Association’s (MPCA) Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership,...
Celebrating Longevity: 2024 Service Awards
At Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers, we believe in recognizing the exceptional commitment of our staff. Each year, we celebrate Service Awards, honoring team members who achieve milestones every 5 years. For 2024, we’re thrilled to celebrate: Anna...
Former Provider and Medical Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award (NACHC)
Congratulations Thomas F. Curtin, MD on your lifetime achievement award from NACHC. Dr. Curtin was a former Provider and Medical Director at East Jordan Family Health Center. From NACHC: At the 2024 Policy & Issues Forum, NACHC honored 15 leaders with Lifetime...
EJFHC receives Silver status in the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program
An Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) is a Community Health Center that creates a culture of advocacy to ensure that policymakers at all levels of government commit to investing in the affordable, equitable, and innovative care that health centers provide. ACE levels...
Outstanding Recognition for Quality, Innovation, and Patient Care
Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers (EJFHC) are celebrating a series of prestigious awards and recognition, solidifying their position as leaders in delivering exceptional patient care. These accolades reflect their unwavering commitment to excellence in a...
Most Overall Improvement Award
At #NextGenUGM23, they awarded the Better Outcomes Quality Improvement Contest’s Most Overall Improvement Award to East Jordan Family Health Center. Their improved outcomes were due to transitioning to a team-based model of care for patients and taking a whole person...
Community Impact Award
Bellaire Family Health Center received the 2023 “Community Impact Award” from the Bellaire Chamber of Commerce for the new 3D Mammography available at both Bellaire and East Jordan. Thank you for the recognition as we strive to offer quality healthcare close to...
Hypertension Control Champion
We have been recognized nationally as a Hypertension Control Champion by the US Dept of Health and Human Services' Million Hearts Initiative! We are honored to have our success in helping patients control high blood pressure recognized by such a prestigious program....
Area Lions Clubs Support the East Jordan Family Health Center Diabetes Program
In a partnership between area Lions Clubs and their District, East Jordan Family Health Center received a donation of $1,200 towards continuous glucose monitors for diabetic patients in need of financial assistance. Partnering together in this donation are the East...
