September 20, 2023 10:25 a.m.

On Tuesday, the Oregon Primary Care Association recognized Aviva Health CEO KC Bolton with the 2023 Award for Excellence in the Innovation and Transformation in Leadership category at the organization’s Fall All-peer Group Gathering in Eugene.

An Aviva release said according to OPCA, each year it takes pride in honoring individuals and organizations of the community health center movement in Oregon who do outstanding work to deliver integrated medical, dental and behavioral health services to communities that might not otherwise have access to care.

OPCA said the Innovation and Leadership in Transformation Award highlights individuals or organizations “leading the effort to establish CHC’s as centers for excellence through community partnerships and clinical, operational, and administrative practices”.

The release said since Bolton began at Aviva Health, he has led a variety of successful initiatives, including the opening of a north county clinic in Drain, establishing a free-standing denture lab in Roseburg, and launching a dedicated dental clinic in Myrtle Creek for people in south county.

Aviva said Bolton was also instrumental in starting the county’s first-ever family medicine residency program, oversaw a significant building expansion of the organization’s main Roseburg campus, played a critical role in Douglas County’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has spent a great deal of time and energy fortifying the organization’s culture.

Aviva Health Board of Directors President Ruth Galster said, “We’re incredibly proud of everything KC has achieved so far during his tenure as CEO”. Galster said, “He exemplifies the spirit of this award and continues to work hard to ensure the people of Douglas County have access to quality, compassionate health care and Aviva Health employees have a great place to work”.