Clinica Sierra Vista – West Shaw Community Health Center
3645 W Shaw Ave, Ste 101
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About This Location
Clinica Sierra Vista – West Shaw Community Health Center is operated by Clinica Sierra Vista — one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in California and the primary FQHC serving Fresno County's agricultural and farmworker communities. Founded in 1971 as a migrant health clinic, Clinica Sierra Vista has grown to serve 130,000+ patients annually across 40+ sites in the San Joaquin Valley, Central Coast, and Southern California. Like all FQHCs, Clinica Sierra Vista accepts all patients regardless of insurance status, with sliding-scale fees based on household income — a vital resource in a county where agricultural employment and seasonal work often leave families uninsured.
location_city About West Fresno
West Fresno encompasses communities west of Highway 99 along Jensen Avenue, Belmont Avenue, and McKinley Avenue, one of the most historically underserved areas of Fresno. The West Side is predominantly Hispanic and Southeast Asian (particularly Hmong and Cambodian), with significant agricultural worker populations. The area is served by multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) including El Rio Health and Clinica Sierra Vista, which provide sliding-scale care for uninsured and Medicaid patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What communities does Clinica Sierra Vista – West Shaw Community Health Center serve?
Clinica Sierra Vista focuses on medically underserved communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley, with particular emphasis on agricultural workers and migrant farmworker families. Clinica's 40+ sites span Fresno, Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Santa Barbara counties. The Fresno-area locations serve a predominantly Hispanic farmworker and lower-income urban population.
Does Clinica Sierra Vista – West Shaw Community Health Center provide care if I can't pay?
Yes — as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Clinica Sierra Vista uses a sliding-fee scale tied to household income and family size. No patient is denied care for inability to pay. Clinica also has community health workers who can help patients enroll in Medi-Cal, Covered California, or other assistance programs they may qualify for.
What languages does Clinica Sierra Vista – West Shaw Community Health Center serve?
Clinica Sierra Vista provides services in Spanish and English, with interpretation available for Hmong, Mixtec, Zapotec, and other languages spoken by San Joaquin Valley farmworker communities. Spanish-speaking staff are present at most Fresno-area locations.
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