A Message from the Chief Executive Office

Thank you for taking the time to visit our site and learn about the wonderful things we do for the communities we serve.

I am honored to be the CEO of an organization where people come to work with a pride and determination to deliver quality health care with a “patient first” philosophy that strives to meet the diversified needs of both our patients and the communities we serve.

​As a company, we continue to build on innovation, creativity, and technological advances to better serve our communities. For years to come, we will continue to uphold our longstanding values of patient-centered care, entrepreneurial leadership, teamwork and integrity.

We will be here for you and we will always be reminded of our special responsibility to make people and communities healthy, whether it be in our day-to-day business or in times of crisis.

Sincerely,
Joanne Borduas 
Chief Executive Officer

Our Mission

Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) is committed to keeping communities healthy. In a compassionate, high quality and patient-centered environment, services are accessible and provided without discrimination, with cultural competence, and where all people matter regardless of their ability to pay. Through coalitions, advocacy and sound fiscal management, these services will be sustained over time. 

Our Vision
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CHWC will offer and continue to develop a range of healthcare services for the underserved throughout northwest Connecticut. It will achieve the reputation of provider of choice for affordable, high quality services that achieve positive patient outcomes. A welcoming and caring environment will be experienced by all patients and their families.

​An organizational culture will exist that attracts and retains skilled, dedicated employees. Sound fiscal management practices will ensure long-term viability. CHWC will collaborate and advocate with other organizations to increase the region’s capacity to meet health and wellness needs. 

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