A Note from the Executive Director |
Greetings, I am delighted to be writing to you again after a fun and fulfilling spring and summer at the Healthcare Consortium! From welcoming new members to our Network, Board, and staff to our 25th anniversary of the Children and Adult Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) in early August, the past six months have felt both jam-packed and deeply rewarding. Now, as we transition into the fall, we’re focused on buckling down to the hard work of raising funds to operate another year of CARTS, further building out our structure and team to support new programs, and expanding our network of partners and supporters. It feels like an exciting and hopeful time around here, and you can bet we’ll keep you posted as it all unfolds! THANK YOU for being a valued part of our community and for staying abreast of all that’s happening at the HC! All the best, Claire Parde Executive Director |
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Impact Report for the 6 months
between April and August 2024 |
Highlights & Announcements |
— Celebrating 25 Years of CARTS — |
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On August 1st, the Healthcare Consortium celebrated 25 years of our Children and Adult Rural Transportation Service (CARTS) at Upper Depot Brewery in Hudson, NY. It was an incredible evening as we gathered CARTS riders and drivers, board members, staff, partners, supporters, community leaders, and friends to celebrate this remarkable achievement! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the festivities, with special thanks to Bill Gerlach, from the Home for the Aged, and Greg Mosley, CARTS Driver Extraordinaire, for offering such kind words during the program. As we enter our next 25 years of service, we are more energized than ever to connect you to your care!
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— Tobacco Free-Action has a New Home — |
After more than two decades managing Tobacco-Free Action of Columbia and Greene Counties, through which we worked on policies that reduced exposure to secondhand smoke, made tobacco products less visible and accessible, and tobacco use more expensive, less convenient and less socially acceptable, the Healthcare Consortium is passing the torch. Effective July 1st, the Tobacco-Free Action Program transitioned to HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, as part of Tobacco-Free Action Communities (TFAC), serving Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, and now, Columbia, and Greene Counties, too. We look forward to seeing all this program will continue to achieve at its new home!
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— New Team Members & Promotions — Say “hello” to the newest members of our team: - Greg Pettyjohn, Director of Finance
- Peter Destyl, Navigator
- Shefat Mahmud Rad, Program Assistant
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Here’s a fun and easy way to support the Healthcare Consortium and its work!
Please join us on
Thursday, October 10th 5:00 - 8:00 pm for a charity night at the Night School (21 2nd St, in Athens) to benefit The Healthcare Consortium! Our Charity Night Sponsor will donate: - $1 for every slice purchased
- $8 for every pie
- $1 for every appetizer
- $2 for every drink
The Healthcare Consortium’s Executive Director, Claire Parde, will be on hand for the duration of the event to answer your questions and maybe even share a pint.
We hope to see you there! |
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— We're Hiring! —
The Healthcare Consortium is seeking a part-time and full-time Navigator. More information and an application can be found here.
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As the Rural Health Network for Columbia County, The Healthcare Consortium convenes health and social care providers to ensure that we foster positive and productive working relationships, exchange information, and promote collaboration on a regular basis. Each newsletter, we will profile one of our Network Members, highlighting their work in our community. |
— Columbia County Recovery Kitchen — |
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Our Network Member Columbia County Recovery Kitchen is 501-c3, volunteer-driven organization that prepares and delivers over 1,800 meals per week to vulnerable adults and children throughout Columbia County at no cost. With the generous support of donors and local farms, Columbia County Recovery Kitchen is able to prepare fresh, healthy meals for those in need. |
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"The Healthcare Consortium has a longstanding reputation for providing vital services to our County. Through strong partnerships, accessibility to other agencies, and deep knowledge of our community's needs, we have been able to significantly expand our outreach. Joining forces with the Consortium opens up exciting opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of organizations, all working towards enhancing the lives of our residents." — Jolene Race, Executive Director
Columbia County Recovery Kitchen
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Get in touch with Columbia County Recovery Kitchen:
If you or someone you know needs help accessing nutritious food, please contact Pam Kline: If you are interested in lending a hand or learning more about our organization, please reach out to info@columbiacountyrecoverykitchen.org for volunteering opportunities. |
The Healthcare Consortium is thrilled to spotlight our new Director of Finance, Greg Pettyjohn. As the Director of Finance, Pettyjohn will play a critically important role in the administration of the agency, with responsibility for overseeing all fiscal functions on behalf of the organization including budgeting, accounting, and reporting to the staff, funders, and Board. He is currently working and learning alongside our longtime Director of Finance, John Ray, in preparation for John's retirement later this year. |
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Upon his start, Pettyjohn shared:
Before applying, I was already familiar with the CARTS program, and I really admired it — my grandmother was an avid and long-time volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels, and I often accompanied her on trips delivering meals to those in need — but when I read The Healthcare Consortium's core value that access to healthcare is a fundamental right of every individual, I was sold. |
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I've had some serious health problems myself and have been helped by organizations like the Healthcare Consortium, so I thought it was a good opportunity learn more about our healthcare system and, more importantly, give back to those who helped me. I'm grateful I've been given the opportunity to work for such a super organization! |
Pettyjohn began his nonprofit career as a Trustee and Treasurer at the Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS), later transitioning to Director of Finance. He gained valuable experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising, and programming. Additionally, Pettyjohn and Executive Director Lisa Weilbacker implemented a Fiscal Sponsorship for the African American Archive of Columbia County, a crucial program in deepening our understanding of the history of enslaved people in the Hudson Valley. As an organization we are thrilled to have Pettyjohn on our staff. Claire Parde, Executive Director of the Healthcare Consortium, shared: |
“Sometimes, it feels like the Universe provides, and that’s how I feel about Greg joining the team at the HC. We needed a person who could allow our long-serving, indefatigable, and ever-lovable John Ray to retire, but we wanted a person with not just the required finance knowledge and skills, but also the strong sense of purpose that is so essential for all of us who work at the HC. Greg’s got that, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Welcome aboard, Greg!” |
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