Wheeler's Values In Action | | Waterbury Team Members Graduate from Leadership Greater Waterbury Program | | |
Congratulations to Adilsa Lopez, integrated care supervisor, and Joseph McKeon, lead peer specialist, from our Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Center on graduating from the Leadership Greater Waterbury personal and professional development program.
Hosted by the Waterbury Regional Chamber, the 10-week program helps participants build community awareness, strengthen leadership skills, and foster lasting connections among emerging civic, professional, and community leaders.
| | Waterbury Healthcare Panel Discussion | | Senior Director of Health Center Operations in Waterbury, Amanda Pratte, MBA (second from left at table), recently joined fellow local health care leaders for a panel discussion with the Waterbury Regional Chamber's Leadership Greater Waterbury Class of 2026 during Health Services Day. Panelists discussed some of the most important issues facing our community: access to care, the connection between physical health, mental health, and social needs, workforce and capacity challenges, and the policy changes that could make the biggest difference for Waterbury residents! | |
Meet Wheeler's Newest Trustee,
Michael Kennedy, CPA
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Meet the newest member of Wheeler's volunteer Board of Trustees, Michael Kennedy, CPA, who supports our mission through the insight gained in 35 years of management and executive experience in accounting, treasury, taxes, mergers and acquisitions, and government regulation. "Not-for-profits get it done," he believes.
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| | Foster Care Team at Hartford Yard Goats | | New Employees of the Quarter Recipients | | We appreciate the talent, dedication, and contributions of our team, and we routinely award “Employee of the Quarter” designations to employees who have gone above and beyond in their roles. This quarter, we recognized Senior Director of Health Center Operations, Stephanie Carroll; Senior Director, Mariana Paxton; Desktop Support Analyst, Zachary Feinauer; Recruiting Manager, Marissa Moker; and Lead Supervisor, Ashley Walsh. | | Northwest Village School Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday | | |
Our students at Northwest Village School honored the very best of the USA at a special 250th birthday celebration that included Billy Joel songs, a Lego miniature of the Statue of Liberty, nods to great inventions like the telephone, and much more!
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| | 2026 Annual Staff Gathering | | We had a beautiful day for our annual staff outing held at Farmington Polo Club. It's a day our staff can relax and have fun with each other. | | Wheeler 2026 Pride Month Events | | Throughout the month, we celebrated Pride Month with our patients, staff, and community partners across the state. In September, we'll host two more Pride events at our Waterbury and Hartford Family Health & Wellness Centers. | |
Wheeler Sponsors 35th Annual
Juneteenth Celebration
| | Pictured above (l-r): Joanne Janes, MS, associate director, Marketing Communications; Whitney Wilfred, LCSW, integrated care supervisor; Monique Daley, EdD, CDP, diversity officer; Keturah Kinch, MPA, senior director; and Sonia Duarte, client care coordinator. | | We were so proud to sponsor the 35th Juneteenth Celebration hosted by The Amistad Center for Art & Culture at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. | | $1.4 Million State Grant Expands Public Access to Naloxone | | |
More Connecticut residents will have access to naloxone spray (NARCAN®) in several locations in the state, thanks to a two-year $1.4M grant from the Connecticut Opioid Settlement Fund to Wheeler’s Connecticut Clearinghouse. Naloxone is now housed at four of Wheeler’s community health centers in Bristol, Waterbury, Plainville, and Hartford through this effort, as well as New Britain through a separate initiative, and scheduled for installation in municipal and community-focused locations across Connecticut.
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| | Farm to Family Summer Produce Distribution | | |
Our summer produce distribution has begun thanks to our partnership with Holcomb Farm and a network of other local farms with support from Connecticut Department of Agriculture. We will provide free and fresh produce to our patients at each of our Family Health & Wellness Center every Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00pm, while supplies last.
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| | Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry and More in New Britain | | |
We are so appreciative for our friends from Mott Corporation for helping at our mobile pantry distribution at our New Britain Family Health & Wellness Center. The last two events also showcased Cigna, 2-4-1 Sports, Connecticut Clearinghouse, and Read to Grow Bookmobile. Below is our next event happening in New Britain:
Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry
Friday, July 10
10:45am-11:30am
40 Hart Street, New Britain
While supplies last
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| | Growing Hope All Summer Long | | As summer begins and our community comes alive with sunshine and new possibilities, we’re reminded that every child, family, and individual deserves the chance to thrive. Your support helps Wheeler provide care, stability, and hope when it’s needed most—creating opportunities that can change lives long after the season ends. Together, we’re building brighter futures and making this a summer of possibility for those we serve. | | | | |
