3 new board members join Orleans Community Health

MEDINA – Orleans Community Health has announced the selection of three new members to the board of directors.

Jacquelyn Bixler, Matthew Kennedy and Mary Williams were named to the board at the June 27 meeting.

“Jacquelyn, Matthew and Mary are all great additions to our already strong board,” said Shannon Blount, who was re-elected as chair of the board of directors. “While each of these individuals bring experience with different backgrounds, they also bring a strong passion for making Orleans Community Health and our community a better and stronger place.”

In addition to Blount and the three new members, the 2022-23 Orleans Community Health board of directors includes Hector Fuentes, vice-chair; Kevin Foley, secretary; April McGaffick, treasurer; Richard Elman, MD, medical staff president; Lynne Johnson; Aaron Knights; Jenifer Maynard; Joseph Misiti, MD; and Dale Sponaugle, MD.

Marc Shurtz, CEO/CIO of Orleans Community Health, praised outgoing board members Dawn Meland and Cindy Hewitt, who have given years of dedication to Orleans Community Health.

“Exciting times are continuing at Orleans Community Health,” Shurtz said. “There’s no question that this group of community leaders and health professionals are going to continue to help push us in the right direction.”