Community Health & Wellness Center CEO Joanne Borduas Appointed to Governor Lamont's Health Care Cabinet

(Torrington, CT) – November 21, 2024 – Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) is pleased to announce that CEO Joanne Borduas, BSN, MSN, MBA, has been appointed by Governor Ned Lamont to the Health Care Cabinet (HCC) as a representative of Community Health Centers across Connecticut, pursuant to CGS § 19a-725. Joanne will serve a four-year term beginning this month and ending in November of 2028.
 
About the Health Care Cabinet (HCC)
The Health Care Cabinet (HCC) was created to advise the Governor and Lieutenant Governor alongside the Office of Health Reform & Innovation on health-related issues such as federal health reform implementation and development of an integrated healthcare system in Connecticut. The cabinet convenes working groups to make recommendations regarding the development and implementation of service delivery and healthcare provider repayment reforms including multi-payer initiatives, medical homes, electronic health records, pharmaceutical pricing and evidence-based healthcare quality improvement.
 
The cabinet consists of 38 members including government officials, leaders in medical practice, insurance, labor representatives, small businesses leaders, mental health & addiction services, and public health. The cabinet meets bi-monthly and abides by a set of six operating principles.
 
Through this cabinet, the committee will put forth recommendations to address key healthcare challenges in Connecticut with details to address them through legislation, funding initiatives or restructuring of current efforts according to the 2024 Health Care Cabinet Report. The report also details various subcommittees devoted to issues like the rural health care crisis, mental health and the affordability and accessibility of urban health care.  
 
“I am honored by the appointment to Governor Lamont’s Health Care Cabinet..” said Borduas. “This appointment ensures that I will be the voice for our patients, staff and Community Health Centers across Connecticut in addressing the challenges faced in the health care industry. I’m looking forward to tackling challenges like the rural health care crisis, pharmaceutical pricing, and Medicaid reimbursements”
 
“Joanne has extensive experience working within the healthcare community in Connecticut and her appointment to this group will provide valuable insight in our efforts to strengthen and improve our state's healthcare system,” Governor Lamont said. “I appreciate her willingness to serve as part of this cabinet.”
About Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC):
Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and the only 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 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 about CHWC and our services, please visit www.chwchealth.org.
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