For over 140 years, UCFS has embraced life and faced challenges that were a reflection of the community we serve. We continue to focus our resources on areas of greatest need; build partnerships when demand is beyond our capacity to fulfill alone and have had a lasting impact on thousands of lives that entrust us to provide quality and compassionate care. UCFS is an organization that is designed to change, adjust and meet the needs of the communities we serve. We are proud to provide the following programs and services:
- Adult and Pediatric Primary Medical Care
- Women’s Health Services
- Geriatric Assessment & Management Program
- Dental Services
- Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
- Community Based Behavioral Health Services
- Community Outreach Services
- Eldercare Services
Mission Statement
Vision
UCFS will be Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered health care.
Mission
UCFS improves the health and well-being of the community.
Values
We believe in:
- meeting the needs of the community and the expectations of our clients.
- providing the highest quality care.
- treating everyone with respect and dignity.
- providing culturally competent and linguistically appropriate services.
- working collaboratively with the community.
- valuing our employees, rewarding integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence.
- being fiscally and professionally accountable.
- advocating for our clients, our services and our community.
Board of Directors
Abby I. Dolliver, Chair
LeeAnn Gomes, 1st Vice Chair
Jessica Quinn, 2nd Vice Chair
Deborah Kievits, Secretary
Leo Chupaska, Treasurer
Dr. Robert Strick, Immediate Past Chair
Irene Bessette
Nicholas (Nick) Caplanson
Caroline (Cari) Fortin
Connie Hilbert
Charlene Jones
Patrick McCormack
Paul Mathieu
Jacqueline (Jacki) Patenaude
Jocelyn Williams
Senior Management
Jennifer Granger
President/CEO
phone: (860) 822-4143
Cara Westcott
Chief Operating Officer
phone: (860) 822-4364
William Rush
Chief Financial Officer
phone: (860) 822-4153
Ramindra Walia, MD
Chief Medical Officer
phone: (860) 822-4209
Janis Davis
Vice President of Eldercare Services
phone: (860) 889-1252
Jennifer Bevacqua
Vice President of People
phone: (860) 822-4144
James Gregware
Vice President of Information Technology
phone: (860) 822-4452
Pamela Allen Kinder
Vice President of Business Development
phone: (860) 822-4146
Deberey Hinchey
Vice President of Behavioral Health
phone: (860) 822-4237
Sharon Laliberte
Compliance Officer
phone: (860) 822-4148