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HealthReach clinician, Denise Thorn, and canine therapy assistant, Tuck Thorn, to begin providing Animal-Assisted Therapy in Bethel

Aug 28, 2023

Denise Thorn, LCSW, CCS, and Tuck Thorn, Therapy Assistant

Bethel – Would you like to experience the benefits of healthcare alongside a four-legged friend? Have you ever wanted to incorporate animals into your mental health and therapy journey? Now is your chance!

HealthReach is excited to announce that Denise Thorn, LCSW, CCS, and her trained dog, Tuck, will begin offering Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) at our Bethel Family Health Center. Tuck recently achieved full certification for therapy duty and is excited to begin service for our patients.

Tuck has been trained through Mission Working Dogs, a non-profit organization that trains dogs for service, therapy, and facility work. Their mission is to improve the lives of community members living with disabilities, providing them with properly trained service dogs to help them live more independently, and providing therapy dogs to support the mental wellbeing of Mainers in nursing homes, hospitals, and schools. HealthReach appreciates such an excellent, community-focused mission in the pursuit of health and wellbeing for our neighbors and communities!

Thorn says, “I have always felt that animals bring such comfort and support to humans in our personal lives – why not incorporate them into therapy? When Tuck joined my family, I started the process of working with HealthReach to develop a policy that would allow us to offer Animal-Assisted Therapy. I am grateful to HealthReach for supporting this service, which will be so beneficial to our patients!“

Talk to your clinician today if you feel that this therapy approach is right for you. We’d love to hear from you!

Bethel Family Health Center, founded in 1977, is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers – a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to residents from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by 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, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

HealthReach welcomes new Physician Assistant, Jessamy Hathaway

May 19, 2023

Bethel – This June, staff at Bethel Family Health Center are pleased to welcome Jessamy Hathaway, licensed Physician Assistant, to the team.

Jessamy earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. Previously, she earned her Midwifery Certificate from Birthwise Midwifery School in Bridgton, and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine at Orono. Jessamy has a wealth of experience in women’s health, along with a variety of other specialized fields within healthcare – including emergency care.

Jessamy shares, “I believe that an open and trusting relationship between patients and healthcare providers is essential to promote the wellbeing of any community. I enjoy providing individualized care in a supportive environment. I encourage my patients to take an active role in achieving their healthcare goals through both education and shared decision making.”

Jessamy joins Bethel Family Health Center’s incredible clinical team – Dr. Kevin Finley; Social Workers Leslie Lufkin, Katharyn Sloma, and Denise Thorn; and Nurse Practitioners Brittany Bennett, Carly Hanson, and Joanne Nicastro. Our skilled clinicians offer medical and behavioral health services for patients of all ages.

Bethel Family Health Center, founded in 1977, is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to citizens from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by 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, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

HealthReach celebrates 2022 as a Year of Excellence, thanks its stellar team

Jan 9, 2023

WATERVILLE – As we look forward to the New Year, it is always good to reflect on the past – to learn what lessons we can, and to recognize success so it can be expanded upon. The staff of HealthReach Community Health Centers are pleased to celebrate many successes from 2022. Here are a few recognitions we are proud to share with our communities:
• HealthReach as an organization was once again recognized by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), as a Health Center Quality Leader, and for
Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality.
• Dr. Amy Madden, HealthReach Medical Director, was recognized by Home Hope & Healing as their Physician of the Month for the month of May 2022. We are pleased to see Dr. Madden’s dedication to her patients and quality of care recognized by external partners.
• Rep. John “Jack” Ducharme III, HealthReach Board member, was recognized by the Maine Primary Care Association and received the MPCA 2022 President’s Award for his efforts to support community health centers across Maine. Jack rallied members of the Maine House of Representatives to improve the financial sustainability of rural healthcare.
Our special thanks go to Amy, Jack, and the rest of the HealthReach team for their extraordinary accomplishments in 2022. Our patients are lucky to have you in our community!

Residents of Central & Western Maine have enjoyed quality care at HealthReach practices for nearly five decades. If you are seeking a new healthcare provider and health home, consider your local HealthReach health center in Albion, Belgrade, Bethel, Bingham, Coopers Mills (Whitefield), Kingfield, Livermore Falls, Madison, Rangeley, Richmond, or Strong.

HealthReach Community Health Centers is a group of twelve Federally Qualified Health Centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to citizens from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by 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, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Bethel Family Health Center welcomes Nurse Practitioner, Brittany Bennett

Dec 20, 2022

BETHEL – This December, staff at Bethel Family Health Center are happy to welcome
Brittany Bennett, Nurse Practitioner, to the team.

Brittany earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Previously, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. Brittany draws from a solid background in family practice, pediatrics, and urgent care, and brings experience in infusion therapy.

Brittany shares, “My philosophy is to take a holistic approach in care, giving preference to non-pharmacologic therapies in my patients’ treatment plans. I do not treat diseases, I treat people who have diseases, so I always involve patients in their own plans of care. I strive to meet each patient where they are at – emotionally, physically, and financially.”

Brittany joins physicians Catherine Chamberlin and Kevin Finley; family nurse practitioner Carly Hanson; psychiatric nurse practitioner Joanne Nicastro; and licensed clinical social workers Leslie Lufkin, Katharyn Sloma, and Denise Thorn.

Our clinicians offer medical and behavioral health services for patients of all ages.
Residents of Bethel and nearby towns have enjoyed quality care at Bethel Family Health Center since its founding in 1977.

Bethel Family Health Center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a group of twelve Federally Qualified Health Centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to citizens from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by 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, HHS, or the U.S. Government.