Community Health & Wellness CEO Appointed to New England Rural Health Association Board of Directors

[TORRINGTON, CT] Community Health & Wellness is thrilled to announce 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 on the 25th of February.

“We at the New England Rural Health Association are thrilled to welcome Joanne Borduas to represent Connecticut on the NERHA Board of Directors.” Said Andy Lowe, Executive Director, NERHA. “Joanne has been a strong champion of rural health in Connecticut and beyond for many years. As the CEO at CHWC, Joanne has demonstrated a commitment to and passion for rural health that will make her a wonderful addition to our Board. Joanne’s experience and contributions will help us achieve our mission of improving the health and wellness of New England’s rural communities.” Lowe said.

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 CT Chamber of Commerce, member of the Advisory Board for Primary Care Benchmarking for the Office of Healthcare Strategy and the Office of Governor Ned Lamont, and 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,” said Joanne Borduas. “Rural health centers play a critical role in delivering comprehensive, community-based care in areas where resources are lacking. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the region to advance policies and partnerships that support rural providers and improve overall health outcomes for the patients, families and the communities we serve.”

Borduas will step into her role on the NEHRA Board of Directors effective immediately, attending monthly meetings to address rural health priorities.

CHWC looks forward to seeing the impact that Borduas will have on rural communities across New England.
 
About Community Health & Wellness Center
Community Health and 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, behavioral health, chiropractic, and nutrition, as well as an in-house lab and pharmacy. 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.
www.chwctorr.org
About New England Rural Health Association
The New England Rural Health Association has worked to improve health and wellness in rural New England since 1997. Serving over 600 members and reaching over 6,000 stakeholders across six states, NERHA builds partnerships and programs that expand and strengthen workforce, promote access, and foster sustainability in rural health.