The Medicaid Outreach Program

Through a grant with The Department of Social Services, there are Outreach Eligibility Workers (OEWs) at each CHC in the state. The purpose of this program is to improve access to health services for families and children eligible for Medicaid assistance. The ultimate goal of these outreach workers is to increase the identification of eligible families with children and get them enrolled in the HUSKY program.

OEWs help clients at health centers enroll in the HUSKY program. They also provide referrals to other services a client may need, like food or housing assistance. Community Health Center Association provides educational training for OEWs on chronic disease, preventive health, maternal and child health, health literacy, cultural sensitivity, communication skills, and outreach strategies to target populations. OEWs participate in local health fairs, health initiatives such as flu or immunization clinics, and other community events. Many of the OEWs are bilingual and have cultivated acceptance and trust within their local communities, allowing them to outreach special populations.

Program Contacts

Administrative Office:

Community Health Center Association of Connecticut
375 Willard Ave
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860) 667-7820
Fax: (860) 667-7835
Program Manager: Petagaye Nembhard, M.P.A.
Contact Us

Community Health Center OEW Contacts

Optimus Community Health Center
Leticia Colon
Shadeth Ortiz
982 East Main Street
Stratford, CT 06608
203-579-5000

Charter Oak Health Center
Cameron Rice
21 Grand Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-550-7500

Community Health Center, Inc.
Sue Greeno
635 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860-347-6971

Community Health Services
Lecretia Morris
Zenia Oslan
500 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT 06120
860-808-8700

East Hartford Community Health Center
Valeri Bozzi
94 Connecticut Boulevard
East Hartford, CT 06108
860-528-1359

Fair Haven Community Health Center
Anne Somsel
Victoria Restrepo
374 Grand Avenue
New Haven, 06513
203-777-7411

Generations Family Health Center Melissa Bonsall
1315 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
860-450-7471

Hill Health Center
Rene Dinkins
Jean Castillo
400-428 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
203-503-3000

Norwalk Community Health Center
Larry Cross
Patricia Cruz
Mindy Garcia
121 Water Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
203-899-1770

Southwest Community Health Center
John Pagluiso
Elizabeth Villanova
361 Bird Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-330-6000

StayWell Health Center
Christine Bianchi
Ruth Suarez
80 Phoenix Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-756-8021

United Community & Family Services
Ann Marie Mackin
Vevalee Valentin
47 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360-2315
860-892-7042

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