About Sequoia

Committed. Caring. Concerned. Connected to its past with a vision for its future, Sequoia Community Health Centers continues to embrace a population in need and to heal a community at large.

From its humble beginnings 27 years ago in a single downtown Fresno church, Sequoia has grown to seven federally qualified health centers. Expansion, however, has not diluted its steadfast goal to provide quality, affordable health care services to people challenged with economic, social and cultural barriers.

Sequoia was incorporated in 1978 as a nonprofit outreach organization in south Fresno providing blood pressure screening, health assessment training and a summer food program for children. Sequoia began providing patient care services two years later at its current Orange and Butler site. In 2001, with an additional two sites, Sequoia served 20,760 patients for a total of 70,752 patient visits. Just four years later, after adding an additional four sites, Sequoia served 31,926 patients for a total of 119,680 patient visits—a patient increase of 65%.

These increases are not only the result of expanded access through new sites and more providers but also are the result of expanded outreach to a broader spectrum of patient populations.

Mission and Vision

Mission
To provide expert, comprehensive, culturally sensitive and affordable health care as an integral part of the lives of our community and our staff, serving with compassion and dedication.

Vision
The vision of Sequoia Community Health Centers is a community that is healthy, informed and empowered with access to quality health care.