Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic renews national accreditation for fourth time

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.– The Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic has renewed its national accreditation for the fourth time from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for another three-year period.

The SYTHC treats more than 20,000 patients yearly with high-quality outpatient services.

“Achieving accreditation from AAAHC is an honor as well as a recognition of the commitment of the SYTHC team members, who dedicate themselves to providing the highest quality care to the more than 7,000 patients we serve,” said Richard Matens, Chief Health Officer for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. “This team truly embodies the clinic’s vision to be a center of optimal health for years to come.