​[Northwest Litchfield County, CT, January 16, 2024] – Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC), the northwest corner of Connecticut's sole Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive services, announces Kelly Baxter Spitz as its new Director of Development. This strategic appointment underscores CHWC's commitment to sustainable growth and enhancing healthcare access across the region.
 
Kelly Baxter Spitz, a highly respected development professional, will join CHWC in January, bringing with her a proven track record in philanthropy and a dedicated career spent establishing authentic and lasting relationships with philanthropists in the region and nationally.
 
Joanne Borduas, CEO of CHWC, expressed her enthusiasm about the new addition to the team, stating, "Kelly's appointment is a significant step towards realizing our vision of bringing high-quality healthcare to the residents of the northwest corner of Connecticut. Her expertise and passion for health equity align seamlessly with CHWC's mission. Together, we look forward to expanding access and building a stronger, healthier community, particularly by improving health outcomes and increasing accessibility for all."
 
Kelly's appointment comes at a crucial juncture for CHWC as an organization. In recent years, government funding for community health centers has become less consistent. As a response, CHWC is proactively diversifying its revenue sources and positioning itself for sustainable growth to support our rural communities.
 
Kelly's leadership at Volunteers in Medicine in Great Barrington, MA, where she played a pivotal role in launching a $10 million campaign, highlights her ability to drive successful fundraising initiatives. Her dedication to health equity as a human right makes her a perfect fit for CHWC's mission.
 
"I am honored to join CHWC and believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their financial circumstances. I look forward to collaborating with Joanne Borduas and the entire CHWC team to expand access to healthcare for the residents of the northwest corner of Connecticut," says Kelly.
 
This appointment sets the stage for CHWC's commitment to strengthening its philanthropic efforts as it explores new avenues of community support. Kelly will play a crucial role in driving CHWC's mission to provide quality healthcare to the region.
 
For media inquiries or more information about this announcement, please contact:
 
Kimberly Rock
Communications Consultant/Strategic Advisor
Community Health and Wellness Center
[email protected]
 
About Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC):
Community Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and the sole Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in the northwest corner of Connecticut, providing comprehensive services. CHWC delivers a range of integrated healthcare services, including medical, dental, chiropractic, nutrition, podiatry, and behavioral health, as well as an in-house lab and pharmacy. CHWC participates with most state and commercial insurance plans, utilizing a sliding fee scale to ensure accessibility for individuals of all financial backgrounds. Serving over 6,000 patients, CHWC operates health centers in Torrington, Winsted, and a newly built center in North Canaan. The organization extends its impact by offering physical and mental health services through school-based health centers in all Torrington schools, with plans to expand to three schools in the Region One school district.
 
https://www.chwctorr.org/
 
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​Grants will support training for community health workers.

Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data Grants

HARTFORD, CT, Dec. 21, 2023--These grants are intended to support health care organizations implementing standardized collection of patients’ self-reported data on race, ethnicity, and language preference (REL). This data is important for identifying and addressing disparities in care and outcomes. 
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Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington, Torrington, $48,200
This grant will be used to conduct community and staff focus groups to help understand the barriers to collecting REL data. Training will also be provided to staff and board members about REL data. Data collected from focus groups will then be used to build a community-focused campaign about the community health center’s REL data collection.