Ribbon-cutting, open house set for CHWC

Ribbon-cutting, open house set for CHWC

Joanne Borduas, center, CEO of Community Health & Wellness Center, is joined by Kelly Baxter Spitz, right, director of development for CHWC, and Jill Cancellieri, director of philanthropic services for the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, during an informal tour last week of the new North Canaan health center, slated to open in May.

Debra A. Aleksinas

NORTH CANAAN — Community Health & Wellness Center’s (CHWC) new regional health care center in North Canaan is on track to open this spring.

According to Joanne Borduas, the organization’s CEO, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Friday, May 10, with the presence of elected officials, key funders and tours of the facility to mark the “significant milestone.”

On Saturday, May 11, CHWC will host an open house for the public.

“This event aims to welcome the community, showcase our state-of-the-art facility and allow residents to learn more about the comprehensive services we will offer,” said Borduas.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for the public to engage directly with our team, ask questions and understand the positive impact our new health care center will have on their lives.”

Borduas noted that the “increased capacity and enhanced capabilities of the new center will significantly reduce waiting times for appointments, ensuring more timely and accessible health care for our community members.”

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