Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc.

Board of Directors Chairperson, Gloria Mercado-Fortine receives special recognition from Dave Perry, Assistant Field Deputy for Supervisor Michael Antonovich.

Dave Perry, Assistant Field Deputy for Supervisor Michael Antonovich, conducted the installation of the board members to a new term.

Board of Directors Chairperson, Gloria Mercado-Fortine receives special recognition from Dave Perry, Assistant Field Deputy for Supervisor Michael Antonovich.

Perry congratulated Gloria Mercado-Fortine in her successful first year serving as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and welcomed her into her second year in the same role.

Continuing to assist the Chairperson is Edward Bolden as Vice Chairman of Fundraising, and Mike Fisher as Vice Chairman.

Also continuing in their roles, Dr. David Goldberg remains the Secretary, and P.K. Reibsamen continues on as Treasurer.

Community members remaining in their roles on the Board of Directors were also recognized, including Carolina Orozco, Amanda Calderon, and Irene Leon.

Many of those in attendance took special time out to honor the members of the board for their leadership roles in the organization.

From Left to Right, SDFHC Board Members Amanda Calderon and Carolina Orzco with Dave Perry, Assistant Field Deputy for Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Not pictured: Irene Leon.

Certificates of Recognition were presented to the 2015-2016 Officers and Board of Directors of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers on behalf of our local legislators including Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Congressman Steve Knight, Senator Sharon Runner, Assemblyman Scott Wilk, and the city of Santa Clarita.

The Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, or SDFHC, would also like to thank the Elks Lodge and Exalted Ruler John Rivetti for their support and hosting the event.

About Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc.

SDFHC was established in 1980 and named for long-time Val Verde resident and minister, the late Reverend Samuel Dixon.

As the only non-profit health center founded and based in the Santa Clarita Valley, SDFHC serves the greater Santa Clarita Valley and is governed by a local board of directors, all of whom are Santa Clarita residents.

The mission of SDFHC is to enhance wellness by providing quality primary health care services to unserved and underserved residents, with a special emphasis on serving the uninsured.

Easily accessible services are available for the entire family in both English and Spanish.

Medi-Cal, Blue Cross and Healthy Families are all accepted, and a sliding fee scale is offered, keeping healthcare affordable for all.

SDFHC is supported by countless individuals as well as corporate sponsors who help make affordable health care possible.

Tax-deductible contributions are welcome.

Health services are available at the Val Verde Health Center (661) 257 4008, the Canyon Country Health Center (661) 424 1220 and the Newhall Health Center (661) 291-1777.