Press Releases

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Patty Boltin to Join Staff at HRHCare Health Center at Amenia

Amenia, NY – HRHCare Community Health is pleased to announce that Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Patty Boltin, MSN, MPH, RN, CPNP, will be joining the staff at the HRHCare Health Center at Amenia. Working in the Pediatrics Department at the HRHCare Jeannette J. Phillips Health Center at Peekskill for more than 11 years, Ms. Boltin will begin seeing patients in Amenia this April. “I am really looking forward to working in the Amenia community,” said Ms. Boltin. “I am excited to have the opportunity to provide high quality pediatric care to these children and their families.” In addition to her work […]

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Agricultural Workers Receive Free Health Assessments at the Second HRHCare Day of Health Held at Pindar Vineyards

Bilingual Team of HRHCare Physicians Extends Critical Health Care Access for New York’s Underserved Populations. Peconic, NY – HRHCare, one of the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country with more than a 40-year history of providing high-quality health care to underserved populations, hosted a Day of Health for agricultural workers on the North Fork. Reaching one of the state’s most typically underserved populations, last Thursday’s Day of Health at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, was the second such event in less than six months. The two events combined have served more than 100 workers. “The HRHCare Day […]

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Patchogue Phlebotomist to Receive March 2016 Planetree Award for Excellence in Patient Care

Patchogue, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Maria Pabon, a phlebotomist at the HRHCare Health Center at Patchogue, will be presented with the March 2016 Planetree Spirit Award for excellence in patient care. The HRHCare Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all. Maria Pabon has been a dedicated worker in the medical […]

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HRHCare Signs Agreement with Creative Healthcare to Supply Performance Improvement Solutions

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare and Creative Healthcare have signed a formal agreement whereby Creative Healthcare will provide performance improvement training and support to HRHCare that will allow the organization to leverage Lean methodologies. Lean is a leading process improvement methodology used by world-class companies to achieve significant improvements in quality, service, productivity and customer satisfaction. It uses a variety of sophisticated statistical tools and skills, integrated with a standardized methodology, to measure, analyze, improve and control processes. “We are delighted to include HRHCare among the growing number of organizations in the health care industry that are taking a positive step […]

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HRHCare to Provide Free Health Assessments and Primary Care Services to Long Island Agricultural Workers at Second ‘Day of Health’

HRHCare’s Agricultural Health Fund Increases Health Care Access for Agricultural Workers and Their Families. Riverhead, NY – HRHCare, one of the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country with a 40-year history of providing high-quality health care to underserved populations, announced today that it will be hosting its second ‘Day of Health’ at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, NY on March 10, 2016. Throughout the day, a bilingual HRHCare team will provide free health assessments and other primary care services to local agricultural workers representing farms throughout the North Fork. Some of these services will include: Consultation with […]

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HRHCare Director of Communications and Advocacy Emily Fetterhoff Honored as National Association of Community Health Centers Outstanding Advocate

Award from National Health Center Group Honors HRHCare Staffer for “Distinguished Service and Contributions” to Community Health Care Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, announced today that Emily Fetterhoff, its Director of Communications and Advocacy, has been named an Outstanding Advocate by the National Association of Community Health Centers. The award, a monthly recognition given to community health leaders across the country, celebrates the innovative outreach practices Emily has brought to her role at HRHCare. “I’m thrilled to see NACHC honor Emily for her tireless commitment to quality healthcare for […]

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HRHCare Joins Health Care Transformation Task Force

Alliance of Private Sector Leaders Spearheading Adoption of Value-Based Payment Models Peekskill, NY– HRHCare, one of the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country with a 40-year history of providing high-quality health care to underserved populations, announced today that it has joined the Health Care Transformation Task Force, a partnership of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers and patient organizations. With more than 40 organizations representing patients, payers, providers and purchasers, the Task Force aims to align private and public sector efforts to transform the U.S. health care system. By developing and disseminating strategy, operational and policy […]

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Eastern Dutchess Operations Manager to Receive February 2016 Planetree Spirit Award

Amenia, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Phyllis Roosa, Operations Manager for the HRHCare Health Centers at Amenia, Dover Plains and Pine Plains, will be presented with the February 2016 Planetree Spirit Award for excellence in patient care. The HRHCare Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all. A graduate of Becker College […]

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HRHCare Executive VP and Director of Hispanic Health Honored by Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare Community Health, a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that HRHCare Founding Mother and Executive Vice President of Community Development the Rev. Jeannette Phillips and Director of Hispanic Health Wilfredo Morel were recently honored during the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce annual awards ceremony. The Annual Chamber Awards recognizes those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to their local community. Receiving the Quality of Life Award on behalf of HRHCare, the Rev. […]

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HRHCare Awarded $2 Million to Prevent and Control Chronic Disease in New York State

New York State Government Places Trust in HRHCare to Fight Toughest Long-Term Health Challenges Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, announced today that it has received a $2.05 million grant from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch the Hudson Community Health Alliance, a coalition including the Rockland and Westchester County Departments of Health to help prevent and control chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The funding will allow for the implementation of strategies that promote health, support and reinforce healthful behaviors, […]

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