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Congratulations to Michele Waldner

July 18, 2013 Sofia Dupi

Today, Mark and Margaret sent the following email to staff celebrating Michele Waldner’s Twenty-Fifth Anniversary at CHC: Dear CHC of Middletown and Clinton staff, On this beautiful summer day, we want to share with everyone an appreciation , and offer congratulations, to one of our CHC staff—Michele Waldner. Twenty five years ago—25 years! – On July 18th, 1988, a young, bright, enthusiastic Michele Waldner joined the CHC of Middletown dental practice as our dental office manager. Michele did a great job…

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s CEO Council

July 17, 2013 Marianne OHare

This week Mark and Margaret speak with surgeon, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong who is Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s new CEO Council on Health and Innovation. Dr. Soon-Shiong discusses the Council’s efforts to construct an information superhighway for healthcare that is poised to revolutionize care delivery, payment models, evidence-based treatments and outcomes in health care.

Dr. Ashish Jha, Professor of Health Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health

July 10, 2013 Marianne OHare

This week, Mark and Margaret speak with Dr. Ashish Jha, Professor of Health Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health and Special Adviser for Quality and Safety to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Jha talks about his research into health care systems that are improving quality while containing costs in this country, and the potential for the Affordable Care Act to help achieve these goals.

Secretary Dan Glickman, Sr. Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center

July 3, 2013 Sofia Dupi

This week, Mark and Margaret speak with former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman, now a Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Mr. Glickman co-chairs the Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative and discusses the Center’s campaign to promote better use of the Farm Bill resources which subsidize farmers as well as those receiving food assistance to more positively impact health costs by targeting drivers of obesity.

Dr. Dipak Patel Selected Onsite Medical Director in Meriden

July 2, 2013 Sofia Dupi

From our Chief Medical Officer: It is with great excitement that I announce the selection of Dr. Dipak Patel as the next OSMD for Meriden! Dr. Patel has been with CHC of Meriden for almost four years, during which he has gained the respect and confidence of his patients, colleagues and peers. He completed his medical school education at NYCOM and then a Family Medicine Residency at Peninsula Hospital Medical Center, where he was a Chief Resident and was chosen…

Remarks on CHC’s Family Wellness Centers – Ruthie Tallents

June 21, 2013 Pat Wildes

The piece below was written by Ruthie Tallents, the HealthCorps Navigator serving at CHC’s Family Wellness Center in New Britain. The end of June will mark 10 months that I’ve been with the New Britain Family Wellness Center at Community Health Center, Inc. As my time as a HealthCorps Navigator comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the short but meaningful time I’ve spent here. The quantity and quality of supplementary programs that CHC offers its patients and…