East Valley Community Health Center | Nonprofit | Health care
School-Based Health Center • Pomona, CA • Since 1970
About
East Valley Community Health Center (EVCHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona, California. Key details: - Services: Family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, dental, and vision; patient-centered, sliding-scale fees; accepts Medi-Cal/Medicare and most private insurance; no one turned away for inability to pay. - Community & mission: Provides medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health to a diverse, working-poor population; aims to improve patient and community well-being. - Service area & access: Large, culturally diverse region with over 700,000 people; multiple funding sources, affiliated with local IPAs, and extensive public/private contracts to keep costs low. - Locations: 8 offices in and around Pomona/East San Gabriel Valley (HQ at 420 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina; other sites in Pomona, Covina, La Puente, etc.). - Organization details: Founded in 1970; nonprofit status; headquartered in West Covina, CA; uses a team-based care approach; active in the health care and nonprofit sectors. If you’re seeking affordable, comprehensive care in Pomona or nearby areas, EVCHC offers family, pediatric, women’s, behavioral health, dental, and vision services with a focus on accessibility for uninsured or underinsured individuals.
Clinic Type
School-Based Health Center
Address
420 S. Glendora Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790
Phone
(626) 919-4333
amardini@evchc.org
Opening Hours
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (as listed); other hours not specified
Website
Telehealth
Not specified on page
Emergency Care
Not specified on page
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
No one is turned away because of an inability to pay; East Valley assists with programs for the uninsured according to eligibility requirements
Enrollment assistance (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California), Pay at visit (varies by program)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does East Valley Community Health Center provide?
Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.
Does East Valley accept insurance?
Yes—Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California are accepted.
Is there financial assistance for the uninsured?
Yes, no one is turned away due to inability to pay; assistance with eligibility programs.
What services does East Valley provide?
Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.
Who can receive care at East Valley?
Individuals and families in the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities.
What if I am uninsured?
Certified enrollment counselors assist with Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California enrollment, and other programs; no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
What are the operating hours?
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; hours may vary by site.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.7/5 (360)
- Charity Navigator: 3 out of 4 stars (83%) (N/A)
- Facebook: 90% recommended (15)
Patients praise
- Accessible medical, dental, and vision services for the community
- Long-term positive relationships with specific providers for some patients
- Appreciation for multilingual staff and inclusive service environments
- Improved service quality over time noted by some long-term patients
Common complaints
- Significant difficulties scheduling appointments via phone
- Long wait times for both phone support and in-person services
- Professionalism concerns regarding front-desk staff
- Internal organizational issues such as high staff turnover and management complaints
"First I wait an hour to get on the phone, then when I am told to get in the express lane as a walk in, I do so only for them to tell me we have the shot but our systems down."
— Yelp review"I love East valley Medical in Pomona, I have been a Patient for almost 20 yrs!"
— LocalityBiz review"Impossible to make an appointment via phone and website. No one picks up the phone and no one replies to the appointment request for over a week."
— MapQuest reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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