CLCHC was founded in December 2018, preserving the legacy of Kristina Sergeyeva who passed unexpectedly in October 2018 at just age 24. Mr. Sergeyev joined forces with Sylvia Caliendo, the wife of Dr. Caliendo who passed away in June 2019 and operated a private practice in Mission Viejo, established in 1994, dedicated to serving the low-income and medically uninsured and underinsured children residing in South Orange County. Kristina, who passed away at just 24 years old, was just beginning her journey in community health having worked at a local community health center and had recently graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Ms. Sergeyeva was also enrolled in a master’s degree program at the time of her death. Mutually, Dr. Caliendo and Ms. Sergeyeva were committed to serving and advocating for the low-income and underserved individuals residing in Orange County. CLCHC is result of the Caliendo and Sergeyev Families commitment to keeping their loved one’s passion and commitment to serving the most at-risk and underserved in South Orange County.
At Celebrating Life Community Health Center (CLCHC), we are committed to defending and promoting the rights of every patient. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that enhances each patient’s self-image while preserving their dignity. At the time of service, all basic rights and responsibilities will be clearly explained to patients.
Access to Care: We ensure that all individuals have impartial access to treatment or accommodations based on their requests and needs, as long as they fall within our clinic’s capacity, availability, mission, and applicable laws and regulations.
Respect and Dignity: Every individual—whether adult, adolescent, or newborn—has the right to receive considerate and respectful care that recognizes their personal dignity and the psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors influencing their perception of illness.
Non-Discrimination: CLCHC provides care without discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and valued at our health center.