"Collaboration with other community entities is really critical to growth and produces a richer model which is more affordable." -Andra Lichtenstein, LifeLong Over 60 Health Center

"Collaboration with other community entities is really critical to growth and produces a richer model which is more affordable." -Andra Lichtenstein, LifeLong Over 60 Health Center

"We have found that our optimal clinic design – which typically includes a three provider office and is around 2500 sq. ft. which supports communication and staff work is a U hub form with a centralized nursing station in the middle." -Christina Noguera, Golden Valley Health Centers

"If you are pursuing LEED certification, utilizing an architect that is familiar with sustainable choices and is LEED accredited allowed the planning and design team to choose environmentally-friendly materials, flooring, and furniture." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"All 20, or our 92 square foot exam rooms will be standardized in terms of the location of equipment and supplies as well as the layout." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"To increase behavioral health services, a behavioral health integration model should be embedded. To enhance communication and warm hand-offs between medical and mental health professional the mental health professional should be within the clinic." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"A dedicated room for immunizations will increase the clinic’s productivity as well as maintain staff efficiency." -Anita Addision, La Clinica de la Raza

"Use card-swipe access for all doors within the clinic. This will allow varying levels of access for staff and visitors." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"All furniture and fixed cabinetry should be designed and selected for the correct ergonomic solutions for staff, family, and patients." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"Our project will integrate natural light as much as possible. The front façade contains enlarged windows to allow daylight within the space as well as views to the street. The corridor between the existing building and renovated warehouse will act as a light shaft allowing light to transfer into the interior layout. A skylight will be maintained over the medical assistant’s station to provide natural light in the core of the building." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"Engaged clinic leadership in the financial projections of San Antonio Community Health Center through financial modeling." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

Integrated staff participation in the design project. An interior color preference survey was administered to staff to determine the color palette. The interior space will reflect a home-like environment with a basic yellow undertone (no beige) and earth tones throughout the space." -Anita Addison, La Clinica de la Raza

"Utilizing project managers as an owner’s representative is essential for planning." -Zara Marselien, La Maestra Community Health Center

"Be willing to learn new concepts and dream big." -Zara Marselien, La Maestra Community Health Center

"Make sure to check references on building crew." -LuLu Dee, Bolinas Community Health Center