Vermont Business Magazine Community Health CEO Mike Gardner and Board Chair Nancy Morlino honored and thanked 39 Community Health employees for their years of service ranging from five to 20 years.
During an annual recognition event, HR Director Sami Davis highlighted the commitment and enduring quality of care that the clinical and administrative workers have shown during their time with the health network that provides medical, dental and behavioral health services at eight locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
“We are so proud and humbled to honor so many dedicated employees who have impacted the lives of thousands of patients and their families across our entire area. It is astonishing to stand alongside of so many employees who have changed our community for the better. We are so grateful for their time, commitment and dedication," she said.
In 2024, Community Health celebrates its 20th year as a one of 11 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Vermont, providing accessible and affordable primary health care to the community. Three employees, Chief Medical Officer Bradley Berryhill, Credentialing Specialist Melissa Bovey and Nurse Practitioner Robin Myers were honored for having been part of the Community Health family for 20 years.
Others honored at this year’s ceremony were:
5 Years of Service:
Deborah Bashaw, LPN, Castleton
Kelsey Bathalon, RN, Brandon
Marissa Benson, RN, Pediatrics
Jan Buxton, Administration
Nichole Campton, RN, Administration
Ayla Carr, NP, Mettowee
Jordan Carr, PA, Castleton
Kenneth Decato, RT, Castleton
Marissa Derderian, MA, Rutland
Jerri-Ann Ellis, RN, Castleton
Cheryl Hadden, Financial Services
Lisa Henry, Medical Records
Brittany Jennings, Dental
Jordan Loomis, Dental
Kimberly Martelle, MA, Mettowee
Ashley Perry, MA, Rutland
Heike Platte, MA, Mettowee
Diana Ricitelli, NP, Nursing Homes
Dean Rinaldo, Administration
Megan Smits, RN, Pediatrics
Anne St. Clair, Pediatrics
Christine Swarm, RN, Castleton
Hannah Tavis, LNA, North Main
Allison Taylor, Castleton
Kelly Wanner, Patient Access Center
Allison Wilcox, LPN, Administration
10 Years of Service:
Czarina Deida, RT, Castleton
Jacqueline Fleck, RN, Rutland
Sarah Graham, LPN, Pediatrics
Meaghan Jacobsen, Dental
Jill McCullough, RN, Pediatrics
Rhonda Parker, LPN, Castleton
Julie Pratt, DMD, Dental
Anne Ruby, RN, Castleton
Lilah Woodard, NP, Rutland
15 Years of Service:
Colleen Mitchell, NP, Castleton
Theresa Saxton, LPN, Castleton
Community Health is Vermont’s largest FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), a network of primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services with offices in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, West Pawlet and Shoreham. Community Dental offices are located in Rutland and Shoreham; Community Health Pediatrics is in Rutland; and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care centers, open 7 days a week, are located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers.
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