WATERVILLE — As the staff of HealthReach Community Health Centers looks forward to the new year, it is always good to reflect on the past — to learn what lessons we can, and to recognize success so it can be expanded upon. The staff is pleased to celebrate many successes from 2022, according to a news release from Jessica Billington, communications specialist, HealthReach Community Health Centers.

Here are a few recognitions:

• HealthReach as an organization was once again recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, as a Health Center Quality Leader, and for Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality.

• Dr. Amy Madden, HealthReach medical director, was recognized by Home Hope & Healing as their Physician of the Month for the month of May.

• Rep. John “Jack” Ducharme III, HealthReach board of director, was recognized by the Maine Primary Care Association and received the MPCA 2022 President’s Award for his efforts to support community health centers across Maine. Ducharme rallied members of the Maine House of Representatives to improve the financial sustainability of rural healthcare.