Why we believe

Christine O’Toole

Behavioral Health Counselor (LPC)

I believe in the mission of Chiricahua “Health for All” because all human beings are deserving of good health. I love that Chiricahua strives to provide the very best healthcare for every individual they serve.
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Tawnya Smith

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe in “Health for All” because it eliminates health disparities by allowing individuals to improve their health and well-being.
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Antoinette M. Martinez

Behavioral Health Counselor

Everyone deserves to be heard and to be healthy. It is important for someone to know they have a team to support their decisions about their health as well as provide services to help them along in their journey.
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Jorge Luis Soto

General Dentist

I believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare – regardless of socioeconomic status.
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Deanna Merrill

Nurse Practitioner

I believe quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone. As a resident of Cochise County, I understand the issues regarding access to healthcare that can occur living in a rural community. My goal is to be a ...
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Adam Brake

Chief Financial Officer

I love to be a part of great teams, and I believe that Chiricahua has a team that can be on the leading edge of healthcare. I believe we can find a way to give quality healthcare in instances where others would turn ...
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Hannah Ruben

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Chiricahua’s mission, Health for All, reinforces that all Cochise community members and beyond deserve compassionate healthcare. I am so excited to learn what is most important to my pediatric patients and families ...
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Dawn Azbill

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe in the mission of Chiricahua to provide high-quality healthcare to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Chiricahua’s actions and community involvement speak volumes, and I am proud to be a part of such ...
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Lilia Lara

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe that there should be healthcare for all. CCHCI has this mission and is doing everything to provide healthcare for everyone. I am happy to be a part of a great team that is working towards the same goal.

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Rebecca “Becky” Satter

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe that Cochise County is a better, healthier place because of CCHCI. Having access to healthcare services is a right that the entire community has. I am proud to be associated with an organization that so ...
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Jamie Armenta

Pharmacist Float

I am excited to be in an environment that allows Health for All and will go above and beyond to provide the care. Chiricahua is providing health care services to patients that may have otherwise given up on getting ...
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Britt Hanson

Board Member

Everyone should have access to quality health care. Chiricahua has proved itself an innovative leader in delivering on this mission in Cochise County. I’m proud to be a member of its Board, hoping to preserve what ...
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Gino Bardi Lola

Pediatrician

I believe that everyone deserves great medical treatment and when I got to know Chiricahua I saw that the vision aligned with my beliefs. I think the community is great and I'm excited to start practicing here.
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Anahi Huang

Community Pediatrician

I stand by Chiricahua's vision because I truly believe that every single individual deserves quality health care.
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Gabrielle Lugo

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

I believe in the mission of CCHCI because all people deserve high quality health care regardless of social, economic, or immigration status.
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Glenn D. Tanita

Clinical Psychologist

Health for all means breaking down barriers to quality behavioral health services for everyone. I am excited to bring my experience as a psychologist to compassionately treat individuals at CCHCI.
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Najayyah Many Horses

Board Member

As a volunteer and President of the Community Food Pantry of Benson’s Board, I am able to meet and interact with many people. Through those brief interactions a lot is learned about the people and their needs. ...
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Jessica Watters

Family Practice Physician

I deeply believe that everyone should have access to quality, compassionate healthcare that they can afford, no matter their life situation. I am so excited to get to be part of the high-quality compassionate care ...
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Victoria Ochoa

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe in helping people of this community and providing care for all, regardless of whether they can pay. I enjoy the teamwork that comes with CCHCI to meet the mission of providing health for all.
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Nicole Baldenegro

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe in CCHCI's mission to care for patients with the goal of building healthy communities. I grew up in Douglas so i would love to be able to give back to the community that has given me so much.
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Brittany Soch

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Every child, regardless of family situation, deserves to have the tools to create a healthy life. Experiences in our childhood shape how we interact with others and how we view ourselves. I work for CCHCI so that I ...
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Anita Baca

Board President

I grew up in Bisbee and no matter where I moved as a young adult, this was home to me. The community has given so much to me and to be able to give back is important. Contributing to the mission of CCHCI through ...
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Mignonne Hollis

Board Treasurer

Access to quality healthcare is a pillar of any healthy community. As an economic developer the mission of CCHCI could not be more important. This vital service is the most critical in rural communities. It allows ...
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Mark Savage

Board Vice President

The mission of ‘Health for All’ speaks to me because it addresses one of our most basic shared human needs. Growing up professionally as an emergency responder, I was provided the opportunity and privilege of being ...
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Dennis Walto

Chief of External Affairs & Foundation Executive Director

I love that at Chiricahua the mission of "Health for All" is not just spoken, but lived; I love that we go the extra mile to make sure access to our high quality health services are available wherever you live, ...
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Connie Herrera

Family Medicine Physician

My interest in medicine first started when I was volunteering for a clinic that was strictly for those without insurance and mostly Spanish speaking patients. Since that time, I have felt deeply compelled to serve ...
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Jaimie Callison

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I believe in "Health for All" because every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. "Health for All" is a way Chiricahua excels at treating every person with dignity and respect by providing care ...
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Ariel Palter

Family Nurse Practitioner

I believe that being able to pursue anything in life all starts with a foundation of health. And having a strong foundation of health requires access to high quality, reliable, and affordable preventative and ...
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Karina Bechtold

Director of Advanced Practice - Adult and Family Medicine, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner

I am proud to work at a community health center, where we don't focus on the patient's ability to pay and where we work as a team to bring the highest quality medical care to ALL patients. Everyone is welcomed and ...
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Cody Elmer

Clinical Pharmacist

As a resident of a rural community in Cochise County, I have fallen in love with the area and the people that reside here. I understand the challenges associated with bringing healthcare to a rural population. My ...
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Jonathan Rutherford

Comprehensive Psychiatric Program Manager, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

This organization was founded on the principle of bringing quality health care to even the most needy and vulnerable. While anyone can experience behavioral health difficulties, it is especially prevalent among ...
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Yulemi Velazco

Pediatrician

I believe that healthcare is a basic human right and I want to provide care for those who have limited access. I am proud to work at a place like CCHCI, that truly strives to achieve its mission.
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Bagambhrini “B” Gerace

Family Practice Physician

The mission of CCHCI is founded on the absolute certainly that all individuals are worthwhile and important, regardless of their ability to pay, their background, their beliefs, their identification, or their path. ...
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Randal Christensen

Chief Clinical Information Officer, Pediatrician

I have had the pleasure of working in non-profits for the entirety of my professional career. From the start of my college experience to now I have seen the remarkable things that people can achieve when supported ...
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Sarah Elmer

Pharmacist

Growing up in a rural community and now finding myself residing in a rural community as an adult, I love that Chiricahua’s mission is to provide “Health for All.” This is such an incredible mission, and it can mean ...
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Emily Harris

Director of Community Health

With a passion for and background in public health, I believe in CCHCI's mission as it promotes equitable access to healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay. Breaking down barriers to accessing health ...
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Tandie Myles

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I believe in health for all because I feel like it is a universal right for every individual. Every individual in any country should be able to receive adequate health care for all their needs: physical, social, ...
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Carter Mayberry

Family Practice Physician

I believe in Health For All because as a Christian, I strive to follow Christ's example and teachings in how I think about, speak about, speak to, and treat others. I strive to treat others as I would want to be ...
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Joshua Jean

Family Practice Physician

I believe in Chiricahua's focus on bringing health to all people/communities. Different locations, staff, and providers all connected by desire to provide health to all populations.
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