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Northwest Litchfield County, CT, April 15, 2024 — Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC), the sole Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive services in the northwest corner of Connecticut, announced a generous gift for the launch of its new regional health care center in North Canaan. The Northwest CT Community Foundation (NCCF) has awarded a significant multi-year grant of $75,000 to aid in acquiring essential medical equipment for the center.
CHWC’s new Regional Healthcare Center for the Northwest Corner will offer integrated medical and behavioral health services. The initiative aims to address the pressing crisis in rural healthcare, including the lack of providers, limited access to care, and transportation challenges, impacting both financially stable families and those less fortunate. CHWC CEO Joanne Borduas stated, “The grant from the Northwest CT Community Foundation arrives at a crucial juncture as we prepare to open our new Regional Healthcare Center in North Canaan on May 13th. This support will be instrumental in ensuring top-quality medical and behavioral health services for our community by helping us acquire the necessary equipment needed to care for patients. We are grateful for NCCF’s commitment and support in this critical initiative to improve healthcare access in our rural community.” NCCF’s president, Guy Rovezzi said, “Improving the lives of the people of the Northwest Corner is core to our mission at NCCF. With that as our guiding principle, we are proud to be a part of this essential initiative to address a critical need for accessible healthcare in our rural community.” In becoming a founding funder, The Northwest CT Community Foundation joins the State of CT, Foundation for Community Health, Sharon Hospital/Nuvance Health, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and BTCF’s Fund for the Northwest Corner in supporting this transformational initiative. Funders will be acknowledged at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 10th, followed by a public open house on Saturday, May 11th from 10 am – 1 pm. Appointments will be available beginning May 13th. As CHWC moves forward with this groundbreaking project, the organization is eager to engage with the community, honor its dedicated supporters, and motivate additional partners to join this transformative endeavor. For media inquiries or more information about this announcement, please contact: Kimberly Rock Communications Consultant/Strategic Advisor Community Health & Wellness Center [email protected]. About Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC): Community Health & 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. About Northwest CT Community Foundation: Established in 1969, the Northwest CT Community Foundation serves 20 towns in Northwest Connecticut. Its total endowment, comprised of more than 280 funds, has grown from initial assets of $15,000 to more than $150 million. Last year, combined grants and scholarships totaled in excess of $5 million. Comments are closed.
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469 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 489-0931 Fax (860) 489-3325 Monday to Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm Thursdays, 8:30am-8:00pm |
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