

2026 Quality Recognition Badges
Kintegra Health has been recognized for excellence in patient care, earning multiple Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Center Quality Recognition (CHCQR) Award Badges for the 2025 Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting period. These prestigious awards reflect Kintegra Health’s dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, driving innovation, and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.
2026 HRSA Quality Recognition Badges
National Quality Leader, Behavioral Health: Recognizes Kintegra Health’s outstanding performance in behavioral health quality measures and commitment to integrated, whole-person care.
National Quality Leader Heart Health: Honors exceptional achievement in improving cardiovascular health outcomes and advancing preventive care for patients with heart-related conditions.
Health Center Quality Leader, Silver Award: Awarded to health centers that demonstrate exceptional overall clinical quality performance compared to health centers nationwide.
Advancing Health Information Technology: Recognizes leadership in utilizing health information technology to support quality improvement, enhance patient care, and strengthen health outcomes.
These national recognitions reflect Kintegra Health’s ongoing dedication to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare, embracing innovation, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. For more information about CHCQR badges and award criteria, visit the Community Health Center Quality Recognition (CHCQR) Overview page.

Kintegra Health is strengthening access to specialized foot and ankle care with the opening of Kintegra Podiatry – Cox Road in Gastonia. Our podiatry team provides patient-centered care for a variety of foot and ankle needs, helping patients maintain their health, mobility and quality of life.
Kintegra is proud of partner RAMS Kitchen for their amazing work supporting the Blue Cross NC Feed Your Health Program
See full Press release and more information here

2025 Awarded Quality Badges
Kintegra Health has been recognized once again for excellence in care, receiving multiple HRSA Community Health Center Quality Recognition (CHCQR) Award Badges for Program Year 2024. These badges highlight outstanding performance in clinical quality, access, and innovation across health centers nationwide.
The following HRSA Quality Badges were awarded in 2025 for the 2024 UDS reporting period:
- National Quality Leader – Behavioral Health: One of only six recipients in North Carolina.
- Health Center Quality Leader – Gold: Placed in the top 10% of health centers nationwide for quality care. One of only three recipients in North Carolina.
- Improving Access to Care
- Advancing Health IT
New Badges Earned in 2025
- High-Value Care: One of three recipients in North Carolina.
- National Quality Leader – Heart Health: One of seven recipients in North Carolina.
These recognitions reflect Kintegra’s ongoing commitment to expanding access, advancing technology, and improving quality of care for the communities served.
For more information about CHQR Badges and award criteria, visit the Community Health Quality Recognition (CHCQR) Overview | Bureau of Primary Health Care
Kintegra Health has been recognized in the 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population.
Companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings. Even with many employers returning to the office or to hybrid schedules, they have had to adapt their workforces to reflect the ever-changing views of the modern American office. Increased flexibility, work-life balance, and mental health resources have proven to be common trends among Healthiest Employers honorees.
“Our Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America winners demonstrate an unwavering commitment to supporting the health, happiness, and performance of their employees,” said Haley Potoczek, Program Manager at Springbuk. “This recognition celebrates organizations that go beyond programs and policies; they create cultures where employee well-being thrives.”
You may notice a few changes at our practice.

As part of our commitment to providing quality care, your clinical team at WestLife Wellness will transition its primary care practices to Kintegra Health effective October 6, 2025. This transition will provide you with access to expanded support and Kintegra’s broad range of comprehensive services.
For a copy of the Patient WestLife Wellness Letter, click HERE.
What’s Changing?
A new name will appear on our communications:
Kintegra Family Medicine – Collettsville
Kintegra Family Medicine – Happy Valley
We’re switching to a different electronic medical record (EMR) system. You will receive enhanced access to care and support services.
What’s Staying the Same?
Your health remains our top priority.
High-quality care you can count on.
Have questions or concerns? Ask any member of our team.
About Kintegra Health: Kintegra Health is a community-sponsored, family-centered provider of healthcare, health education and preventive care services without regard for the ability to pay. Medical, behavioral health and dental services are offered throughout our service area. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay patients are accepted.

All Davie County locations will open at 12:00 PM on 1/28/26. All other Kintegra locations will operate during normal business hours.
Gastonia, NC — July 28th, 2025 — Kintegra Health is proud to announce the launch of a transformative Reentry Program funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Quality Improvement Fund – Transitioning Justice-Involved Populations (QIF-TJI) initiative. This program is designed to address the urgent and complex health needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.
“Our Reentry Program is a vital step toward health equity and community reintegration”, said Kintegra Health CEO, Robert Spencer.
The Reentry Program will provide:
- Comprehensive care coordination for individuals pre- and post-release
- Access to primary care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment
- Connection to community resources including housing, employment, and transportation
- Data-driven tracking and evaluation to ensure accountability and continuous improvement
Kintegra Health is collaborating with Gaston Correctional Facility, HealthNet Gaston, GEMS and Advance Gaston, to ensure a seamless continuum of care.
HealthNet Gaston’s Executive Director Crystal Walls added, “This program is about more than healthcare—it’s about restoring dignity, stability, and opportunity,”
About Kintegra
Kintegra Health is a community sponsored, family-centered provider of health care, health education and preventive care services without regard for the ability to pay. The organization employs over 1300 people, providing medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health and supportive programs and services in Alamance, Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Randolph, Rutherford, Stanly, Union and Yadkin Counties. For more information, visit www.kintegra.org
About HealthNet Gaston
HealthNet Gaston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to affordable healthcare services to low-income, uninsured Gaston County residents with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Its mission is to support the health and social needs of the underserved members of our community through education, advocacy and resources to promote lasting wellbeing.
HealthNet Gaston serves as the lead agency for the Continuum of Care for Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Counties NC-509. Gaston-Lincoln-Cleveland Continuum of Care (CoC)
HealthNet Gaston is also the Sponsor for the Western North Carolina Youth Homeless Partnership Western NC Youth Homelessness Partnership
For more information, visit: HealthNet Gaston | Helping Gaston County residents in need access healthcare services.
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