Jul 2, 2025
Alexa Koenig, PA
Coopers Mills — This July, staff of the Sheepscot Valley Health Center are happy to welcome Alexa Koenig, PA, to their professional healthcare team.
Koenig earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from The University of New England. Previously, she also earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Biology from the University of New England. Koenig’s wealth of medical experience includes a variety of care types and settings — including general surgery, family medicine, pediatrics, and urgent care. Her wide range of experience coupled with her passion for serving rural communities will make her a great addition to the Sheepscot team.
When asked about her approach to care, Koenig said, “It is an absolute honor to care for the people and families in this community. I’m passionate about getting to know my patients and being someone they can count on. As a new provider, my goal is to offer care that feels personal, supportive, and rooted in the needs of our community.”
Koenig joins the existing Sheepscot clinical team — Doctor of Podiatry, Daniel Keane; Physician Assistants, Cory Miller, Brooke Perez, Craig Urwin, and Zachary Wissman; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Melanie Morin; and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Kristina Mont.
Founded in 1980, Sheepscot Valley 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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Jun 25, 2025
Sharon Lopez, FNP
Belgrade — This July, staff of the Belgrade Regional Health Center are happy to welcome Sharon Lopez, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Sharon earned her Master of Nursing degree from Purdue University Global. Previously, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of New Brunswick in Frederickton. Sharon’s wealth of medical experience includes a variety of care types and settings — including travel nursing, home healthcare, postpartum and neonatal care, and hospital intensive care. With her wide range of experience and knowledge, Lopez will be a wonderful addition to the Belgrade team.
When asked about her approach to care, Lopez said, “True healing goes beyond medical treatment; it involves genuine caring for a patient’s wellbeing.”
Lopez joins the existing Belgrade clinical team — Doctor Amy Madden; Doctor of Podiatry, Daniel Keane; Family Nurse Practitioners, Abigail Dalzell-Dixon and Andrew Twaite; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Theresa Rush; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rita Alfonso LaBarbera.
Founded in 1977, Belgrade Regional 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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Jun 25, 2025
Sarah Hiebert, FNP
Bethel — This July, staff of the Bethel Family Health Center are happy to welcome Sarah Hiebert, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Hiebert earned her Master of Nursing degree from Purdue University Global. Previously, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Western Governors University, and her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing & Health Professions. Sarah’s wealth of medical experience includes time spent in diverse primary care settings, including rural healthcare. She prioritizes patient education and building trusting relationships with patients from all walks of life. Hiebert’s expansive knowledge and experience will be of great service to Bethel Family Health Center’s clinical team.
Hiebert shares, “Building strong, trusting relationships with patients is something I’m deeply passionate about. Helping adults manage a wide range of health needs — whether it’s staying on top of preventive care, dealing with chronic conditions, or finding mental health support — feels incredibly meaningful. Guiding people through the challenges of aging and lifestyle changes, and supporting their overall wellness, is at the heart of my work. My approach is holistic, with a focus on both physical and mental health. My goal is to empower each person to make confident, informed choices about their wellbeing. I’m excited to be returning to the Bethel Family Health Center and to serving the community I’ve always considered home.”
Hiebert joins the existing Bethel clinical team — Doctor Kevin Finley; Nurse Practitioners, Brittany Bennett and Carly Hanson; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Adamen; and Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Leslie Lufkin and Denise Thorn.
Founded in 1977, Bethel Family 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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Jun 25, 2025
Dr. Paul Gloe
Strong — This July, staff of the Strong Area Health Center are happy to welcome Dr. Paul Gloe to their professional healthcare team.
Gloe earned his Doctorate degree from the University of Washington. Previously, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from Sheldon Jackson College. Gloe’s wealth of medical experience includes a variety of care types and settings — including emergency care, family medicine, and extensive time spent in rural medicine settings. By the time he begins delivering care at Strong, Gloe will have completed the first year of a two-year Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship, courtesy of the University of Arizona. This fellowship teaches an evidence-based approach to combining traditional medical care with complimentary medicine, consideration for the mind-body connection, and knowledge of the benefits of nutrition and exercise. With Gloe’s wide range of experience and training, he will be a wonderful addition to the Strong Team.
Gloe shares,
“I am so excited to be bringing my family to Maine… specifically, I am overjoyed to be bringing my wife back home to Maine after 25 years in Alaska. My wife was born and raised in Lewiston, and she has deep multi-generational roots in both the Maine and New Brunswick areas.
My approach to each patient is to take the time to genuinely listen, meet people where they are at, offer compassionate guidance, and help empower individuals to invest in their own health. My place as a physician has always been as a rural Family Medicine provider, and I feel privileged to share with my new community what my training has taught me — but, even more important than what my training has taught me, to share what my patients have taught me as I have practiced rural medicine.”
Gloe joins the existing Strong clinical team — Physician Assistant, Madelyn Besse; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amy Peters; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cinder Savage.
Founded in 1986, Strong 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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Apr 16, 2025
Rachel Palmer, FNP
Coopers Mills — This May, staff of the Sheepscot Valley Health Center are happy to welcome Rachel Palmer, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Rachel earned her Master of Nursing degree from Herzing University in Milwaukee, WI. Previously, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Maine at Fort Kent, and her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from the Maine College of Health Professions. Rachel’s wealth of medical experience includes a variety of care types and settings — including in-patient physical rehabilitation, community program planning, and primary care nursing. We are certain that with her wide range of experience and knowledge, she will be a wonderful addition to the Sheepscot team.
Rachel shares, “I am deeply committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care that focuses on building lasting, trusting relationships with individuals and families across their healthcare journey. My approach emphasizes preventive care and health promotion, believing that empowering patients with knowledge and support leads to better health outcomes and improved quality of life. I am thrilled to join the HealthReach team, where I can continue my passion for delivering accessible, compassionate care while making a meaningful difference in our community’s health and wellbeing.”
Rachel joins the existing Sheepscot clinical team — Doctors, Daniel Keane and Ann Schwink; Physician Assistants, Brooke Perez, Craig Urwin, and Zachary Wissman; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Melanie Morin; and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Kristina Mont.
Founded in 1980, Sheepscot Valley 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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