Jun 24, 2026
Bethel — This August, staff at the Bethel Family Health Center are happy to welcome Physician’s Associate, Michael Matassa, to their professional healthcare team.
Michael Matassa, PA
Matassa earned his Master of Science Physician’s Assistant degree from the University of New England. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Practice Provider Hospital Medicine Fellowship at MaineGeneral Medical Center. Matassa’s experience is primarily in internal medicine, where he managed complex and multisystem disorders across a wide spectrum of conditions. He is also experienced in family medicine, managing medical emergencies, and performing small procedures. Matassa’s range of experience and familiarity with Maine’s patient population will make him a great addition to the Bethel team.
Of his new position with HealthReach, Matassa said, “I am excited to provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care to the community I love and am proud to call home.”
Matassa joins the existing Bethel clinical team — Doctor Kevin Finley; Family Nurse Practitioners, Brittany Bennett, Carly Hanson, and Valerie Hart; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Adamen; Licensed Master Social Worker, Cindy Black; 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 11 community health centers and 2 school-based health centers, with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved. 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 $4,436,654 in federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 12% of project costs. Of total project costs for 2025, HealthReach estimates 88% 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Strong — This July, staff of the Strong Area Health Center are happy to welcome Dr. Virginia Leone to their professional healthcare team.
Virginia Leone, MD
Dr. Leone earned her Doctorate degree from New York Medical College and Masters of Public Health from San Diego State University. Her wealth of medical experience includes work at a Federally Qualified Health Center in California, where she offered full-scope family practice and obstetric care. In addition to her certification in Family Medicine, she is board-certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine.
Leone shares, “I am so excited to be returning to Maine and joining the HealthReach family. From summers with my extended family in Edgecomb to my undergraduate years at Bowdoin, I have been lucky enough to experience what makes Maine such a special place and am glad to be part of the community once more.
I feel strongly that medicine is not “one size fits all” and take great pride in working with my patients to develop a relationship based on communication, connection, and trust. Everyone has different health goals, and I aim to make sure that each person who comes to the office feels genuinely heard so we can work together to make those goals a reality. With my additional training in preventive medicine, I make it a particular priority to identify potential health issues before they occur so that each patient I treat can live their healthiest life.”
Leone joins the existing Strong clinical team — Doctor Paul Gloe; Physician Associate, 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 11 family medical practices and 1 school-based health center with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved. 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 $4,436,654 in federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 12% of project costs. Of total project costs for 2025, HealthReach estimates 88% were 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.
Jun 2, 2026
Coopers Mills — This July, staff of the Sheepscot Valley Health Center are happy to welcome Faith Sager, LMSW, to their professional healthcare team.
Faith Sager, LMSW
Sager earned both her Master of Social Work degree and her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Sager’s wealth of experience includes re-entry assistance at the Franklin County Correctional Facility in Columbus, intimate knowledge of Medicaid federal requirements, coordination of support services, and case management. We are certain that with her wide range of experience and knowledge, she will be a wonderful addition to the Sheepscot team.
Sager shares, “I believe meaningful care starts with genuine human connection and creating a space where people feel comfortable, supported, and heard. My approach focuses on building trust, meeting clients where they are, and helping individuals build on their strengths while working through challenges. I am passionate about providing compassionate, person-centered behavioral healthcare and am excited to join the HealthReach team to support accessible, community-centered care while continuing to grow alongside such a dedicated team.”
Sager joins the existing Sheepscot clinical team — Doctor of Podiatry, Daniel Keane; Physician Assistants, Cory Miller, Alexa Shea, Brooke Perez, Craig Urwin, and Zachary Wissman; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Melanie Morin; and Family Nurse Practitioner, Rachel Palmer.
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 11 family medical practices and 1 school-based health center with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved. 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 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.
Apr 2, 2026
Bethel — This April, staff at Bethel Family Health Center are happy to welcome Valerie Hart, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Valerie Hart, FNP
Hart earned her Master of Nursing – FNP degree from Husson University. Previously, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from The University of Maine, Fort Kent. Hart’s wealth of experience includes a background in triage, staff development, and coordinator roles. She is also certified in wound care and infection control. Hart’s expansive knowledge and experience will make her a great addition to Bethel Family Health Center’s clinical team.
Hart shares, “Starting my role at Bethel Family Health Center feels like a natural extension of the life I’ve already built here. This community is my home, and it means a great deal to be able to care for the neighbors, families, and familiar faces I see every day. My hope is that patients feel genuinely supported, listened to, and welcomed each time they walk through our doors. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the place I love and to continue growing in the community where I have lived, worked, and raised my family.”
Hart joins the existing Bethel clinical team — Family Nurse Practitioners, Brittany Bennett and Carly Hanson; Doctor Kevin Finley; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amanda Adamen; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Leslie Lufkin and Denise Thorn; and Licensed Master Social Worker, Cindy Black.
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 11 community health centers and 1 school-based health center, with the mission of serving the otherwise medically underserved. 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 $4,436,654 in federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 12% of project costs. Of total project costs for 2025, HealthReach estimates 88% 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.
Mar 10, 2026
Madison — This March, staff at the Madison Area Health Center are happy to welcome Stacy Dill, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Dill earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Husson University. Previously, she also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University, and an Associates in Nursing from the University of Maine at Augusta. Over 10 years of medical experience, including home health and hospice,
Stacy Dill, FNP
family medicine, and dementia care, makes Dill a fantastic resource for our Madison community. Dill also completed clinical experience for her FNP degree at HealthReach’s Lovejoy and Bulldog Health Centers. Her extensive range of experience, paired with familiarity with the HealthReach community, will make her a great addition to the Madison team.
Of her new position with HealthReach, Dill said, “I look forward to caring for patients in our rural communities by providing compassionate, evidence-based care and building trusting, long-term relationships that truly support their health and well-being.”
Dill joins the existing Madison clinical team — Family Nurse Practitioners, JoHanna Davis, Luigi Santilli, and Heather Stevens; 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.
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