TORRINGTON, Conn.—Community Health & Wellness has announced that CEO Joanne Borduas has been appointed to the New England Rural Health Association (NERHA) Board of Directors.
As the only regional rural health association in the country, NERHA serves the six states that make up New England: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The organization provides education, training, consulting and advocacy in support of rural health organizations and individuals in the New England region.
Borduas was selected to fill one of Connecticut’s open seats following a competitive nomination process that drew more than 30 candidates from across New England.
After an extensive interview process, the nominating committee voted on the new slate of directors and formally confirmed the nominations Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Borduas has been a strong and committed advocate for rural health throughout her career, serving as president of the Board of Directors for the Community Health Care Association of Connecticut, chair of the Healthcare Council of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and member of the advisory board for Primary Care Benchmarking for the Office of Healthcare Strategy and the Office of Governor Ned Lamont, and was most recently appointed by Governor Lamont to serve a four-year term on the Governor’s Health Care Cabinet, representing Community Health Centers across Connecticut.
“I am honored to have been selected to the New England Rural Health Association Board of Directors as the Connecticut Representative assisting in the important work NERHA does for rural health,” she said. “Rural health centers play a critical role in delivering comprehensive, community-based care in areas where resources are lacking.”
Borduas will step into her role on the NEHRA Board of Directors effective immediately, attending monthly meetings to address rural health priorities.
Community Health and Wellness Center delivers a range of integrated healthcare services including medical, behavioral health, chiropractic and nutrition, as well as an in-house lab and pharmacy. Serving more than 7,000 patients, CHWC operates health centers in Torrington, Winsted, and North Canaan, with School-Based Health Centers in all Torrington schools and three Region One Schools.
For more information, visit www.chwctorr.org.