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Maria Lorenzo receives Catherine Kennedy Award for Excellence from AIDS-CT

Maria Lorenzo receives Catherine Kennedy Award for Excellence from AIDS-CT

Today, at the AIDS CT Annual Meeting, Maria Lorenzo, a case worker for our Oasis Wellness Center, was recognized with the Catherine Kennedy Award for Staff Excellence.  This award is given for excellence in the HIV field.  Maria was recognized for her years of service, unwavering commitment to our patients, dedication to CHC, and the joy and love with which she always does her job. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her on a daily basis.   Congratulations,…

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Puerto Rican Festival in Meriden

Puerto Rican Festival in Meriden

This Sunday, CHC participated in the Puerto Rican Festival in Meriden.  You can see pictures on our Facebook page Amy Taylor, Vice President Western Region sent the following messages to thank people who participated. I want to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in Sunday’s Puerto Rican Festival in Meriden- Doug, Idiana, Jose, Mike, Migdaliz, Carmen, Jen, and Anika. It was a very successful event with 6 people getting HIV testing and countless people receiving education on safe…

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Introducing a Seventh AmeriCorps Member!

Introducing a Seventh AmeriCorps Member!

This week we are pleased to introduce a Seventh AmeriCorps member, Julia Sisson! She is spending her year of service based with CHC’s ‘Wherever You Are’ program. Read on to learn more:  Hi there! My name is Julia Sisson and I am in the outreach and SOAR case management position with Wherever You Are in Middlesex County. I’m originally from Tolland, Connecticut, but I’ve been away for the past four years studying Psychology and Studio Art at Smith College in…

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Weitzman Weekly

Weitzman Weekly

Spotlight: Khushbu Khatri This week, I had the chance to speak with the first ever AmeriCorps member to serve at the Weitzman Institute (WI). Some may know Khushbu Khatri from her involvement in a multitude of projects but few are fortunate enough to know the woman behind the work. Though she started from the bottom as an AmeriCorps member, she is here now as a vital employee of the WI research team. As she reflects on her experiences as an AmeriCorps member…

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Media Alert – CHC of Waterbury HIV/AIDS Open House on 5/15

Media Alert – CHC of Waterbury HIV/AIDS Open House on 5/15

Community Health Center of Waterbury to Host Open House Promoting HIV/AIDS Services HIV Tests will be performed at the facility and tours will be available WHAT:       The Community Health Center of Waterbury is excited to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS services it provides to members of the local community as part of its Ryan White Program. CHC’s Waterbury site is just over a year old and this open house will look to show guests the quality of the care provided at…

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New Ryan White Program Outreach Coordinator Profile – Doug Janssen

New Ryan White Program Outreach Coordinator Profile – Doug Janssen

Meet Doug Janssen, a new Ryan White Program Outreach Coordinator at CHC, Inc. and Oasis Wellness Center! –          Can you tell us a bit about your educational background? I obtained my BA in Sociology at UCONN, Storrs, and JD at Western New England College (now Univ.) in Springfield, MA. After 18 years as a Bond Claim Attorney at three Surety Companies handling embezzlement and contract surety claims, I quit to start my own custom cabinetry business.  As a cabinetmaker, I became very…

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