MAD RIVER VALLEY HEALTH CENTER 2009 Annual Report < previous | next >

The Health Center has now been open for 4 years. Over the past year the volunteer Board has:

• Collaborated with several Valley organizations, to bring health related programs to our Community, including the second annual Valley Walk & Roll Festival, Safe Routes to School, and the Kids' Fun Run at the Mad Dash. Organized the first annual Bike Swap, enabling 32 community residents to enjoy 'new' bicycles. Hosting and participating in launch of Mad River Cancer Support Group.
  
• Promoted long-term financial stability though debt management and completed the collection of the fourth of five year pledges.
  
• Completed a landscaping project to enhance the outdoor environment, including the new South entrance seating area, while maximizing the value of donations by the Valley Rotary Club and others.
  
• Developed agreements for off-site parking to accommodate parking during snow emergencies.

At this time, we are actively working with CVMC on the recruitment of a physician and nurse practitioner to increase the amount of primary care available within the community, including an expansion plan for the first floor of the health center and a new community meeting space on the second floor. We are also working to ensure that available space is fully leased in the near future.

Financial support from Valley towns enables the MRVHC, Inc. to achieve its mission and best serve the community. Specifically, the Health Center is:

• A modern, community owned health center in keeping with the character of the Valley
  
• A custom designed medical office space leased to a variety of healthcare providers. An active and growing resource for a wide variety of Community Health Education services and workshops.