Community Health Center of the New River Valley welcomes Jean R. Duetsch, MSN, CPNP-PC, IBCLC.
Duetsch received her Master of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University in 2021 and will complete her Doctor of Nursing Practice in May, 2023. She also holds degrees from the University of Delaware School of Nursing and William & Mary. She is licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, and is an International Board-Certified Lactation.
An active local volunteer, her service includes Montgomery County Christmas Store, St. John Neumann Academy, Women’s Resource Center, Pregnancy Resource Center, and various other local groups.
“We are excited for Jean to join our staff,” said Michelle Brauns, CEO of CHCNRV. “She has demonstrated a high level of commitment to both the community and her profession. She brings a unique skill set and perspective that our patients will find valuable.”
Duetsch is passionate about pediatric health and served as a lactation consultant before becoming a nurse practitioner. She believes healthcare providers should prioritize listening, educating, and providing respectful, family-centered solutions and support.
Duetsch has lived in the New River Valley for nearly 25 years and previously worked at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery.