Carolina Health Centers is proud to recognize four outstanding team members as this year’s Employee of the Year Award recipients. These individuals exemplify excellence in their respective departments and reflect the very best of our organization’s mission and values.• Family Medicine Employee of the Year: Maria Briceno• Pharmacy Employee of the Year: Shavonda Gary• Pediatric Employee of the Year: Jennifer Harrison• Administration Employee of the Year: NaToya Leverette
Each of these honorees has consistently gone above and beyond in their roles, demonstrating exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to serving our patients and communities. Their leadership, positive attitude, and dedication not only strengthen our organization but also inspire colleagues across all departments.Please join us in congratulating these remarkable team members. We are truly grateful to have them as part of the Carolina Health Centers family and thank them for the meaningful impact they make every day.
Carolina Health Centers is pleased to welcome Dr. Rufus Wofford as our new Chief Operations Officer.Dr. Wofford brings a wealth of experience and a strong background in healthcare leadership to our organization. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and has dedicated his career to advancing patient-centered care within the community health setting. Most recently, he served at a Community Health Center in Columbia, South Carolina, where he held several key leadership roles, including Behavioral Health Counselor, Director of Behavioral Health, and Chief Experience and Strategy Officer.Throughout his career, Dr. Wofford has demonstrated a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and enhancing the patient experience. His diverse expertise and strategic vision will play an important role in strengthening our operations and supporting our mission.Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Wofford. We are excited about the leadership, insight, and energy he brings to Carolina Health Centers.
Kim Anderson, Financial Analyst/Program Manager at Carolina Health Centers, recently represented our organization at the 340B Health Winter Conference—an annual gathering focused on education, advocacy, and advancement of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.During the conference, Sue Veer was recognized for her pioneering contributions to the 340B Program. As a trailblazer and passionate advocate, Sue played a significant role in shaping and strengthening the program, helping expand access to affordable medications for underserved communities nationwide.Her legacy continues to inspire our work each day at CHC. The principles she championed—equity, access, and responsible stewardship—remain deeply embedded in how our teams serve patients and manage resources. We are proud to carry that legacy forward in our ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality care.
Leaders from Carolina Health Centers recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Policy & Issues Forum—an important event that brings together community health advocates from across the country to discuss key legislative priorities impacting the patients and communities we serve.While on Capitol Hill, our team had the opportunity to meet with Tim Scott, Sheri Biggs, and Lindsey Graham to advocate for policies that strengthen access to affordable, high-quality healthcare in our region.We extend our sincere thanks to the following leaders who represented CHC and championed the needs of our communities:• Abby Banks, Chair of our Board of Directors and Greenwood County Public Information Officer• Miriam Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer• Dr. Dominic Mellette, Chief Pharmacy Officer• Rachel Manner, Director of Development• Jessica Jacobs, Director of Behavioral HealthTheir engagement on Capitol Hill reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the voices of our patients and communities are heard at the national level. We are proud of their leadership and advocacy on behalf of Carolina Health Centers.
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