Giving Back to the
Community
Beyond healthcare services, Community
Health Centers strives to be an
active, visible and engaged member of
the communities they serve.
“It is my personal belief that if you
are a business or organization that is
based in a community, then you need to
take on the responsibility of being an active
leader in improving the overall wellness
of your community,” says Margaret
Brennan, President/CEO of Community
Health Centers. “This is very important
to me not only as a leader but
also personally as an individual in our
community. I am very fortunate that our
employees share in this passion.”
Board and team members participate
in numerous programs and events
to give back to the community.
“Whether it be volunteering at a local
food pantry or helping build a home
for Habitat for Humanity, or taking part
in a community parade to recognize and
celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., we
proudly share in the excitement and importance
of these events,” says Brennan.
What It’s All About
Community Health Centers is
prideful of the fact that they help to improve
quality of life within the region.
Providing healthcare means much
more than just treating the sick. It’s
about overall wellness and education.
It’s about prevention and convenient
access. It’s about supporting
mental, emotional and physical
health. It’s about being there when a
friend or neighbor needs you most.
That is who Community Health Centers
is and strives to be.
For more information or to
schedule an appointment, visit
www.chcfl.org or call 407-905-8827.
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MARGARET BRENNAN TO RETIRE AFTER
DISTINGUISHED HEALTHCARE CAREER
Community Health Centers, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer Margaret
Brennan has announced that she will be retiring early next year.
One of the region’s largest non-profit organizations, Community Health Centers,
Inc., employs over 540 team members and cares for 70,000 patients annually
throughout Central Florida. While under Brennan’s leadership, the organization
has achieved significant growth while providing quality, compassionate primary
healthcare services to Central Florida’s many diverse communities.
Brennan’s health centers have earned many industry quality awards and was
chosen as a Best and the Brightest Company to Work For by the National
Association for Business Resources (NABR). They were also recognized
for three consecutive years as an Orlando Sentinel Top 100 Company for
Working Families. They also earned accreditation from the Accreditation
Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). In addition, Brennan has
been instrumental in launching the organization’s Hospital Transition Program,
which ensures a seamless transition of care for patients from the hospital to
primary and specialty care providers.
“I’m extremely proud of what we have been able to accomplish at Community
Health Centers,” says Brennan. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to lead a
community-driven organization dedicated to serving patients, in the neighborhoods
they live and trust. Our tireless work in providing healthcare excellence has been a
bridge over economic, cultural and geographic turbulence.”
Brennan is a strong believer in giving back to the communities in which she lives
and works. She has served as a board member for PCAN, Dental Care Access
Foundation, Sexual Assault and Treatment/Victim Services, Special Care Inc., West
Orange Health Alliance, and the University of Central Florida School of Nursing
Advisory Board.
As a registered nurse, she was a member ber of Sigma Theta Tau International,
the National Omicron PSI Honor Society ty and the American
College of Health Improvement. Additionally,on
ally, she was a
a
Home Town Health Care Award recipient ent
t and, most
recently, recognized as one of the Orlando ndo
o Business
Journal’s CEOs of the Year for 2019.
“I would like to offer my personal and
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professional appreciation for the leadership
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ership
and guidance that Margaret has provided
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during her time with Community Health
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Centers,” says Board Chair Nathaniel
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Friends. “Our communities are healthier
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because of the outstanding work and
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dedication of Margaret and her teams.ms.
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has been a true visionary and her legacy gac
cy will
will
continue to shine for many years.”
Following her retirement, Brennan says
sa
ys
she looks forward to remaining an
active and visible part of the Central
ral
Florida community, where she intends
nds
s
to continue volunteering. She looks
forward to traveling and spending
time with husband John and
extended family.
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