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caring for patients | BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Why we believe

Cassandra Steiner

Nurse Practitioner

I firmly believe that health care and access to it is a human right and
Chiricahua’s mission of “HEALTH FOR ALL” wonderfully reflects this concept. I
feel honored to be a part of an organization that is so ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Cassandra >

 

Why we believe

Patrick Thurber

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Everyone has a different, personal definition of “health.” Whatever that
definition may be, I believe that all of us deserve choices when it comes to our
physical and mental health, as well as someone who we trust ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Patrick >

 

Why we believe

Chris Roll

Board Member

Having lived and worked in remote areas and areas with limited medical services,
I recognize the value of the services that CCHCI provides to both rural and
urban areas of Cochise County. Ensuring that health ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Chris >

 

Why we believe

Jamie Fitzpatrick

Family Nurse Practitioner

: I believe I the Mission of CCHCI: “HEALTH FOR ALL” because every single person
deserves the best care possible no matter what their personal story may be.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Jamie >

 

Why we believe

Veronica Azemawah

Pharmacist in Charge - Douglas

Healthcare is a fundamental human right and I think everyone should have access
to quality healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. Chiricahua’s mission
of “Health for All” helps fulfil this right by striving ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Veronica >

 

Why we believe

Tamra Springer

Revenue Cycle Manager

Everyone should be entitled to good health and to be treated with respect.
Wonderful things can happen when people are truly seen and appreciated.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Tamra >

 

Why we believe

Gouni Bouraima

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric – Mental Health

Health for all is a concept that promotes all people's right to access quality
healthcare. It emphasizes the need to make healthcare accessible to everyone
regardless of their social and economic status, race, ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Gouni >

 

Why we believe

Elda E. Orduño

Director of Risk Management

Everyone has an inherent right to healthcare. No one should be denied healthcare
because of who they are or what they do. People should not suffer due to an
inability to afford or qualify for healthcare.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Elda >

 

Why we believe

Danielle Taylor

Pharmacist

As healthcare providers, it is our duty to care for patients. However, sometimes
financial barriers prevent people from getting the care and medications they may
desperately need. Chiricahua’s mission of “Health for ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Danielle >

 

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Christine >

 

Why we believe

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Tawnya >

 

Why we believe

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Antoinette >

 

Why we believe

Jorge Luis Soto

General Dentist

I believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare – regardless of
socioeconomic status.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Jorge >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Deanna >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Hannah >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Dawn >

 

Why we believe

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT Lilia >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Rebecca >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Jamie >

 

Why we believe

Britt Hanson

Board Vice President

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Britt >

 

Why we believe

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Gino >

 

Why we believe

Anahi Huang

Community Pediatrician

I stand by Chiricahua's vision because I truly believe that every single
individual deserves quality health care.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Anahi >

 

Why we believe

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Gabrielle >

 

Why we believe

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Glenn >

 

Why we believe

Najayyah Many Horses

Board Member at Large

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. ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Najayyah >

 

Why we believe

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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Victoria >

 

Why we believe

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, ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Dennis >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Connie >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Jaimie >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Ariel >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Karina >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Cody >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Jonathan >

 

Why we believe

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. ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Bagambhrini >

 

Why we believe

Randal Christensen

Chief Clinical Information Officer

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Randal >

 

Why we believe

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 ...
LEARN MORE ABOUT Sarah >

 
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 * Sarah Elmer
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 * Cassandra Steiner
 * Patrick Thurber
 * Chris Roll
 * Jamie Fitzpatrick
 * Veronica Azemawah
 * Tamra Springer
 * Gouni Bouraima
 * Elda E. Orduño
 * Danielle Taylor
 * Christine O’Toole
 * Tawnya Smith
 * Antoinette M. Martinez
 * Jorge Luis Soto
 * Deanna Merrill
 * Hannah Ruben
 * Dawn Azbill
 * Lilia Lara
 * Rebecca “Becky” Satter
 * Jamie Armenta
 * Britt Hanson
 * Gino Bardi Lola
 * Anahi Huang
 * Gabrielle Lugo
 * Glenn D. Tanita
 * Najayyah Many Horses
 * Victoria Ochoa
 * Dennis Walto
 * Connie Herrera
 * Jaimie Callison
 * Ariel Palter
 * Karina Bechtold
 * Cody Elmer
 * Jonathan Rutherford
 * Bagambhrini “B” Gerace


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BISBEE — Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc. continues to serve the
communities of Cochise County, and thanks to an $80,000 grant from the Freeport
McMoRan Foundation, Copper Queen branch, a training center to serve countywide
needs will open next year. The official name is Freeport McMoRan Training Room
and it is in the same historic building as the pharmacy on Arizona Street. On
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Stopping the violence before it starts
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domestic violence in the United States, according to domesticviolence.org, a
non-governmental organization that aims to provide information to survivors of
domestic violence. A program started by Chiricahua Community Health Centers in
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for the Community Food Pantry of Benson. Najayyah was recognized as one of
Cochise County’s most influential persons. This honor, compiled by the committee
through Herald/Review Media, celebrates 19 community leaders who’ve made lasting
positive impacts. Najayyah Many Horses’ tireless dedication and exceptional
contributions have left a profound mark on our community and our organization.
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LOCATIONS




Benson
Benson Family Health Center

335 S. Ocotillo Ave, Benson, AZ 85602
520-586-4040

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Benson
Benson Pharmacy

335 S. Ocotillo Ave.
Benson, AZ 85602
520-586-4699

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Bisbee
Bisbee Family Health Center

108 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-3309

DETAILS >

Bisbee
Bisbee Infectious Disease Program

310 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-1820

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Bisbee
Bisbee Pharmacy

307 Arizona Street
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-4660

DETAILS >

Douglas
Douglas Administration and Call Center

1205 F Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-1429

DETAILS >

Douglas
Douglas High School Student Clinic

Douglas High School
1550 15th Street,
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-1429

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Douglas
Early Childhood Center of Excellence

1151 16th St.
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-5437

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Douglas
Ginger Ryan Clinic

1100 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-3285

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Douglas
Pediatric Center of Excellence

815 15th Street,
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-5437

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Douglas
Douglas Pharmacy

1111 F Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-6860

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Elfrida
Cliff Whetten Clinic

10566 N. Hwy 191,
Elfrida, AZ 85610
520-642-2222

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Sierra Vista
Buena High School Student Clinic

Buena High School
5225 E. Buena School Boulevard,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Family Dental Center

115 Calle Portal
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Adult Clinic

155 Calle Portal Suite 300
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Vista Pediatrics Clinic

155 Calle Portal, Suite 700
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-0203

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Sierra Vista
Chiricahua at SEABHS

4755 Campus Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Pharmacy

155 Calle Portal Suite 600
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-515-8678

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Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Center

77 Calle Portal
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-3011

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Willcox
Willcox Mobile Medical Clinic

1140 W. Fremont Street
Willcox, AZ 85643
520-766-1051

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County Wide
Mobile Medical/Dental Clinics

Serving all of Cochise County.
520-642-2222

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After Hours Advice
After Hours Advice
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Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. is a mission driven Federally
Qualified Health Center and a tax exempt not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Founded in 1996 as a small, rural health clinic operating in a community center,
Chiricahua has since grown to become the largest primary care organization in
southeastern Arizona, serving more than 31,000 patients annually. Chiricahua
operates fifteen fixed-site medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy
clinics, and eight mobile-medical and mobile-dental units, that serve patients
throughout the more than 6200 square mile borderlands of Cochise County.



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Registered Charity Number: 86-0814898 - For Tax-deductible donations in AZ, the
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respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical
malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.