Community Care of West Virginia
Community Care of West Virginia ( CCWV ) is a Federally Qualified Health Center with various locations across West Virginia . CCWV has 16 community health center locations , six 340B pharmacies , 50 school-based health sites and one dental office .
CCWV is a leading provider of health care with a team of professionals that truly care about chronic disease management and quality care outcomes .
Its mission is to help communities live the healthiest lives possible by meeting both the immediate and long-term health care needs of every patient .
“ Community Care of West Virginia has always utilized data to make informed decisions . Daily review of the financial , quality , productivity and patient data helps determine what Community Care services need for expansion and innovation to provide the best access for our communities ,” says Patricia Collett , deputy CEO for CCWV .
Continuous analysis and inspection of care are what allows CCWV to provide accessible , high-quality , culturally appropriate and cost-effective health services .
“ Effective communication and collaboration with our local partners , including health departments , hospitals , other community health centers , school systems and city and state governments , is how we meet the needs of our communities ,” says Collett . to the high need for behavioral health services in the community .
“ I ’ m committed to helping our school systems and community through our behavioral health services , which include substance use disorder treatment for the healing of our current generation and the success of our future generations . Increasing the number of qualified professionals is a step toward meeting those needs ,” says Collett .
Collett doesn ’ t stop at serving her community through health care but continues to be involved in the community through other avenues as well . Collett has spent the last 20 years volunteering at 4-H summer camps and served as treasurer for the 4-H Foundation Board for Randolph County . She currently serves as a board member for Randolph County Parks and Recreation , overseeing the 4-H camp , Camp Pioneer . Other organizations that Collett has worked with include the Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon , Think Kids and The Salvation Army .
Collett enjoys partnering with these organizations because it allows her to have an impact on the next generation of leaders .
“ The next generation is our future , and for some , their background — whether it ’ s their home situation , learning disabilities or support system — may affect their future success . Mentoring , to me , is a way of showing kids that hard work and dedication make anything and everything , possible ,” says Collett .
Through mentoring kids and caring for the needs of every one of her patients , Collett connects to the community of West Virginia .
“ I was born and raised in rural West Virginia , and I never had the desire to leave . I have always seen the natural beauty of our state and people and the commitment to hard work and community ,” Collett says . “ Growing up witnessing this firsthand , I understand our culture and communities and want to help make that positive difference with my team for future generations .” •
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