Medical Providers
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Dr. Rocco Russo, M.D., Medical Director
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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Nancy Christiano, NP-C (Torrington)
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)
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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Tiffany Cesca, MSN, NP-C (Winsted)
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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Rebecca "Becca" Malone, APRN, FNP-BC (North Canaan)
Rebecca “Becca” Malone, APRN, FNP-BC, has been practicing as a primary care provider in the Northwest corner of CT since 2009. She was born and raised in Sharon, CT, where she graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and her Master’s Degree in Nursing Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Tampa. After earning her Masters in Nursing Practice Becca moved back to Sharon to start her family with her husband Colin. Since 2009 she has practiced as a Primary Care Provider in family medicine and pediatrics. She concentrates on creating a relationship with her patients where she develops patient-centered preventative care promoting health and wellness of body and mind. She focuses her practice in pediatrics, mental health (anxiety, depression, ADHD), trauma therapy interventions, and addiction. Becca loves spending time with her husband and two children, in addition to her extended family who live locally as well. She enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, reading, walking her dogs, and coaching cheerleading and soccer. |
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Kyle Durand, APRN (Torrington)
Kyle is a graduate of Yale University and is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Kyle served as a hospital RN and earlier as an EMT in Hartford. His special interests include chronic disease management, preventative care, and geriatric medicine. When not working, Kyle enjoys attending sporting events, spending time with family and friends, hiking, and is an avid reader. |
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Catherine "Cay" Hosterman, APRN (North Canaan)
Cay has been a practicing family nurse practitioner for over 20 years. After graduating from Fairfield University in 2001, she worked with a variety of adult populations, has a special interest in women’s health, and for a decade she also focused on adolescent health. Cay has spent time volunteering at an American Indian Reservation in South Dakota, which was an experienced that enriched her practice in regard to culturally sensitive care. Her professional approach involves meeting her patients where they are on their health continuum, being a collaborative partner in their care, and emphasizing the mind-body connection. In her personal life, Cay is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys spending time with her husband, her three children, and their two dogs. |
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Jessica Phillips, APRN (Torrington)
Jessica is a family nurse practitioner who graduated from Chamberlain University. Prior to becoming an APRN she practiced as a registered nurse for nine years in oncology, hospice, and telemetry. She is passionate about patient-centered care and helping people within the community. When she is not working you can find her at the bowling alley, the beach or outside playing with her dogs. |
