Medical Providers

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Dr. Rocco Russo, M.D., Medical Director
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Dr. Russo received his postgraduate training in Family Medicine from the Family Medicine Residency Program at Santa Monica Hospital and Medical Center.  From 2008 – 2010 he was an Associate Clinical Professor at the UConn School of Medicine. He has worked in private practice and FQHCs caring for underserved populations. Dr. Russo is fluent in Spanish.
He is passionate about the practice and science of medicine, enjoys meeting new people, and is endlessly entertained by his yellow Lab.  ​

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Darcey Cusano, APRN (Torrington/Mobile Medical Unit)
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Darcey is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, seeing patients ages 14 and older.  She earned her BSN and MSN from Walden University and is currently enrolled in their DNP program. She has worked as an APRN in long-term care, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and as an inpatient hospitalist. Prior to becoming an APRN, she worked as a RN in emergency medicine for several years.
Darcey is dedicated to making an impact in the lives of patients living in rural and underserved communities.  She provides access to healthcare on our Mobile Medical Unit, traveling to rural communities, shelters, and soup kitchens. Darcey also provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance-use disorders.

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Nancy Christiano, NP-C​ (Torrington)
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​Nancy is a graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing Program at the University of St. Joseph and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Fluent in Spanish, her interests include the promotion of health across the lifespan through prevention, chronic disease management, women’s wellness, and pediatrics.  She also has a focus on the health and wellbeing of the immigrant population. Nancy enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. 

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Melanie Mollica, APRN​ (Torrington)
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​Melanie Mollica, APRN, graduated cum laude from Yale University School of Nursing in 2003 and has been in primary care practice in the Torrington area for almost 20 years.  She has special interests in women’s health and mental health and incorporates both traditional and homeopathic medicine into her practice.  She is fluent in Spanish and has developed long lasting relationships with her patients.  She is thrilled to return to CHWC where she can provide high quality care, she can be proud of and that patients deserve. 
When she isn’t working, Melanie is at sports events with her family, which includes her husband, four boys, Great Dane, and Lab. She is also an avid reader, dedicated to cooking, health, and fitness.
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Christina Solomito, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CBS (Torrington)
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“Tina”, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Simmons University in Boston, MA. For the past five years she has been a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Certificated Breastfeeding Specialist. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Tina was a registered nurse in an emergency department and a med/surgical unit. She previously worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in both a pediatric office and family practice office. She has special interests in pediatrics, breastfeeding, and family medicine with promoting health across the lifespan. When Tina is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, twin boys, daughter, and a dog. She enjoys spending time reading, crafting, going to the beach, baking, and skiing. Tina is excited to be working here at The Community Health & Wellness Center and looks forward to treating your family.

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Tiffany Cesca, MSN, NP-C  (Winsted)
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Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Saint Joseph and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Tiffany practiced for several years as a registered nurse in the emergency department.
She is interested in treating underserved populations across the lifespan, with a focus on preventative care and chronic disease management. Tiffany also provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance-use disorders. When Tiffany is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and four dogs.  She is passionate about working with the Winsted community, where she lives, and offers comprehensive care for all. 

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Dr. Christina Lee, M.D. (Winsted)
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Dr. Lee studied medicine at University College Dublin in Ireland and completed her family medicine residency training in New Jersey.  Board-Certified in Family Medicine, she is interested in preventative medicine and women’s health while providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages.
When she isn’t working, Dr. Lee enjoys hiking and exploring nature with her family, traveling, and cooking. 

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Donna Urbinati, APRN
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One of CHWC’s School-Based Healthcare Providers, Donna is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and is certified by the American Academy of Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Syracuse University and her Master of Science/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from Duke University.

Donna has extensive pediatric experience working in pediatric primary/urgent care offices, and authored a publication entitled “The Evolution of the School Nurse Practitioner:  Past, Present, and Future” in the Journal of School Nursing.  In addition, she has worked with the Bureau of Indian affairs and done graduate work in  Jérémie, Haiti.  Her interests outside of her career are cross country skiing, watching college basketball. and animal rescue.