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Rebecca Childs Derhak, FNP
Richmond — This September, staff of the Richmond Area Health Center are happy to welcome Rebecca Childs Derhak, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Childs Derhak earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Wilkes University. Previously, she earned her Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Southern Maine Community College. Childs Derhak’s wide variety of experience — including labor & delivery, breastfeeding counseling, and rehabilitation care for patients experiencing homelessness — will make her a great addition to the Richmond team.
When asked about her approach to care, Childs Derhak said, “As a Family Nurse Practitioner, my approach to care is rooted in a belief that every patient has a unique story. It is my privilege to listen, support, and collaborate on personalized care that honors their values and experiences. I strive to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where patients can feel seen and heard, where I can foster both physical and emotional wellbeing.”
Childs Derhak joins the existing Richmond clinical team — Doctor of Podiatry, Daniel Keane; Physician Associate, Cory Miller; Family Nurse Practitioners, Andy Alexander, Monica Gambi Lado, and Melissa Hackett; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Theresa Rush; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Aga Smith.
Founded in 1977, Richmond Area Health Center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers — headquartered in Waterville, Maine. HealthReach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating twelve family medical practices with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved. In 2025, HealthReach proudly marks 50 years of delivering high-quality healthcare to the rural communities of Central and Western Maine since its founding in 1975! HealthReach services include general primary and preventative healthcare, including behavioral, substance use disorder, dental, and podiatric care services. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers, and there are no eligibility requirements to access care through HealthReach; all are welcome. An Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured people. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with your healthcare and medication costs, including enrollment support for Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.
The above is issued in furtherance of HealthReach Community Health Centers’ federally funded health center project. In 2025, HealthReach is projected to receive $4,436,654 in federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 12% of project costs. Of total project costs for 2025, HealthReach estimates 88% to be financed with non-governmental sources.
The contents above are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views of or an endorsement by, HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government.
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