Virginia Garcia Earns Dual Honors for Care and Culture
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC) is proud to announce two major recognitions that highlight its dedication to excellent community health care and a strong workplace culture:
A Top Nonprofit Employer: Investing in People
- Ranked #31 on the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
This list published by Oregon Business Magazine is based on confidential employee surveys. The ranking reflects strengths in:
- Work environment
- Leadership and communication
- Career growth opportunities
- Benefits and compensation
The recognition reflects the health center’s successful effort to cultivate a supportive, mission-driven, and engaging workplace for its staff
At Virginia Garcia, we are moved by our mission.
“This recognition is a direct reflection of our incredible team,” said Amber Bruner, Director of Communications & Strategy. “Our employees are the heartbeat of Virginia Garcia. Their dedication to our mission—providing high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate care—is what makes us successful. By investing in a healthy and supportive work environment, we empower our staff to provide the absolute best care to our patients.”
Most Admired in Healthcare: Standing Alongside Industry Giants
- Named #6 in Healthcare on the Portland Business Journal’s Most Admired Companies Awards
About the Award: This award is particularly notable because it is determined by a survey of over 2,500 CEO-level executives in Oregon and Southwest Washington. These leaders vote for the companies they most admire within their respective industries, based on factors such as innovation, quality of product/service, and community impact.VGMHC was ranked #6, competing against major health systems and institutions, including OHSU, Legacy Health, and Kaiser Permanente. This elevated ranking demonstrates that the organization’s unique model of community-focused, integrated primary care is respected and admired by top business leaders across the region, recognizing its exceptional value and service quality.
These dual awards acknowledge Virginia Garcia’s holistic dedication to ensuring both its employees and patients receive the investment, respect, and high-quality experience they deserve.
About Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center:
Founded in 1975, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties, with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving health care. The organization currently serves over 50,000 patients across 18 clinic locations, offering medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services.
