Dr. Kawika Liu named director of Barton's Commuity Clinic

Dr. Kawika Liu is the new director for the Barton Community Health Center. Lui, originally from Hawaii, came to Barton via Ukiah, CA.

He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics but will take on a leadership role at the clinic as well as creating a patient-centered, medical home model (PCMC). PCMC is primary care that is patient-centered, comprehensive, team-based, coordinated, accessible, and focused on quality and safety.

"A patient-centered medical home is a rethinking of the relationship between the healthcare provider and the patient and family, in order to re-center on the patient/family and engage them in the process towards health," Dr. Liu explains. "It is a team-based approach, with the patient at the center of the team. It is intended to offer care over the lifetime that meaningfully engages the patient and provides all team members a role in healing."

Another new appointment is that of Katie Shea as the Patient Experience Coordinator. She will focus on patient satisfaction and implement improved efficiencies and greater employee engagement.