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Community Health Center of the New River Valley awarded planning grant to create a dental residency program.
The grants represent the first time funding has been directed to community entities to build residency programs, which have traditionally been located in hospitals. The new program’s focus is two-fold: to support and train community-based providers in their own environment, and to create a stronger health care workforce. The Community Health Center of the New… Continue Reading
March 16 Open House – Pulaski County School Based Health Center!
Save the date: Mission Jazz coming April 20!
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Dentist Stephen Tupman joins the Community Health Center of the New River Valley.
Stephen C. Tupman, DDS has joined the dental practice of the Community Health Center of the New River Valley. Dr. Tupman is seeing patients in our Dublin office. “Dr. Tupman is an experienced dentist who takes a collaborative approach with his patients,” said Michelle Brauns, CEO of The Community Health Center of the New River… Continue Reading
Community Health Center of the New River Valley welcomes Jennifer L. Johnson, MSPA, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Community Health Center of the New River Valley welcomes Physician Assistant Jennifer L. Johnson, MSPA, PA-C, CAQ-Psych to our Christiansburg location. Johnson has more than ten years of experience working in an integrated healthcare team setting. Her background includes working as a PA in Roanoke and Beckley, WV. “We are pleased to welcome Jennifer to our… Continue Reading
Jean R. Duetsch, MSN, CPNP-PC, IBCLC joins CHCNRV
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 &… Continue Reading
Community Health Center of the New River Valley welcomes Rosana López Haugh, LCSW
Community Health Center of the New River Valley (CHCNRV) welcomes Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rosana López Haugh. She has spent more than two decades in social work. Haugh came to the New River Valley in 2016 and most recently worked in crisis intervention and emergency. She has extensive experience working with children and adults, providing… Continue Reading
CHCNRV and UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Awarded Grant for Colorectal Cancer Screening Research
The Community Health Center of the New River Valley (CHCNRV) and the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACC) have been awarded a 3-year, $600,000 grant from the Jeffress Trust Grant Program to partner to advance health equity and improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates. Their research project, titled “Improving Implementation of Evidenced-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices… Continue Reading