Feb 5, 2026
Madison — This March, staff at the Madison Area Health Center are happy to welcome Heather Stevens, AGNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Heather Stevens, AGNP
Stevens earned her Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree from Purdue Global University. Previously, she also earned both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue Global University. In her new position, Stevens will apply 20+ years of nursing experience in chronic disease management, preventative care, symptom management, and patient/family education to serving HealthReach patients. In addition to her previous nursing experience, she also completed clinical rotations for her FNP degree at HealthReach’s Belgrade and Lovejoy Health Centers. Her range of experience, paired with familiarity with the HealthReach community, will make her a great addition to the Madison team.
Of her care philosophy, Stevens said, “High-quality care begins with listening to my patients and partnering with them to provide individualized, evidence-based care with the same compassion I would want for my own family.”
Stevens joins the existing Madison clinical team — Family Nurse Practitioner, JoHanna Davis; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Bell Bragg; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Madison Chadbourne; and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Lauren Emery.
Founded in 1977, Madison Area Health Center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers — headquartered in Waterville, Maine. HealthReach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating eleven family medical practices and one school-based health center with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved communities of Central and Western Maine. HealthReach delivers high-quality, accessible healthcare services, including general primary and preventative healthcare, behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, 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 received approximately $4,436,654 in federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 12% of project costs. Of total project costs for 2025, HealthReach financed 88% 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.
Jan 30, 2026
Luigi Santilli, FNP
Madison — This February, staff at the Madison Area Health Center are happy to welcome Luigi Santilli, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Santilli earned his Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Husson University. Previously, he also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Maine at Fort Kent and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Maine Augusta. Santilli’s nearly 8 years of medical experience includes emergency and ICU care, infusion, and travel nursing. Santilli also completed clinical experience for his FNP degree at HealthReach’s Sheepscot Valley Health Center. His extensive range of experience, paired with familiarity of the HealthReach community, will make him a great addition to the Madison team.
Of his new position with HealthReach, Santilli said, “I am looking forward to bringing a patient-first mindset to the healthcare community. I wish to be diverse in my practice and care for the community that I love in a direct and impactful way.”
Santilli joins the existing Madison clinical team — Family Nurse Practitioner, JoHanna Davis; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Bell Bragg; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Madison Chadbourne; and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Lauren Emery.
Founded in 1977, Madison Area Health Center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers — headquartered in Waterville, Maine. HealthReach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating eleven family medical practices and one school-based health center with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved communities of Central and Western Maine. HealthReach delivers high-quality, accessible healthcare services, including general primary and preventative healthcare, behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, 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 received approximately $4,436,654 in federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 12% of project costs. Of total project costs for 2025, HealthReach financed 88% 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.
Oct 28, 2025
Kimberly Newby, FNP
Bingham — This December, staff at the Bingham Area Health Center are happy to welcome Kimberly Newby, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Newby earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Husson University. Previously, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the the University of Maine at Fort Kent and her Associate’s degree in Nursing from the University of Maine at Augusta. Newby’s wealth of medical experience includes time spent in surgical nursing, primary care, and specialty care settings, with experience in pain management, chronic disease management, and more. Her extensive experience will make her a great addition to the Bingham team.
Of her new position with HealthReach, Newby said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Bingham Area Health Center. I look forward to working with the people in the greater Bingham area on their health goals.”
Newby joins the existing Bingham clinical team — Doctor Abigail Cross; Physician Assistant, Cory Miller; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Bell Bragg; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Leah Agren.
Founded in 1975, Bingham Area Health Center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers — headquartered in Waterville, Maine. HealthReach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating eleven family medical practices and one school-based health center. The HealthReach mission is to serve 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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Oct 14, 2025
Dennis Fitts, FNP
Livermore Falls — This October, staff at the Western Maine Family Health Center are happy to welcome Dennis Fitts, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Fitts earned his Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, he also earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. Fitts’ wealth of medical experience includes time spent in acute surgical nursing, hospital settings, and a variety of phases of care. His extensive experience will make him a great addition to the Western Maine team.
Of his new position with HealthReach, Fitts said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Western Maine Family Health Center in Livermore Falls. It’s an honor to support the health of my neighbors in such a beautiful part of the state.”
Fitts joins the existing Western Maine clinical team — Family Nurse Practitioners, Joline Sage, Cecile Sullivan- Rohrbach, and Michelle Sweetser; Physician Assistant, Cory Miller; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Adamen; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tabitha Sagner.
Founded in 1987, Western Maine Family Health Center is a part of HealthReach Community Health Centers — headquartered in Waterville, Maine. HealthReach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating eleven family medical practices and one school-based health center. The HealthReach mission is to serve 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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Sep 16, 2025
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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