Press Release

Release Date: June 30, 2008
HRCHC Contact: Communications Department
Telephone: (207) 861-3466
Email: Communications@HealthReach.org

Strong Area Dental Center Welcomes New Dentist

WATERVILLE AND STRONG -- Connie Coggins, President/CEO of HealthReach Community Health Centers is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Alexcovich, DMD to the dental staff at Strong Area Dental Center. Dr. Alexcovich, a National Health Service Corps Scholar, will begin practicing as the new dentist at Strong in July. She received her undergraduate degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2002 and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2007. Dr. Alexcovich is a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Women Dentists.

Dr. Alexcovich shared her reasons for moving to Maine and choosing to practice in Strong: “Since doing a SEARCH summer program in Maine during dental school, I have wanted to work in Maine. When the opening in Strong came up, I jumped. This job allows me to fulfill my obligation to the National Health Service Corps and live in a wonderful place. Everyone I have met in the Strong and Farmington area has been extremely nice and welcoming.  I also look forward to participating in the many outdoor activities that this region of the country affords. I hope to build a strong dental practice in the area where I can utilize all of my skills.”

Dr. Alexcovich joins Sharon Smith-Bouchard, RDH, who has been providing hygiene services since 2002. In addition, Ann Schwink, DO, physician and Madelyn Besse, PA-C, physician assistant provide healthcare at Strong Area Health Center to area residents from Avon, New Vineyard, Phillips, Strong and other towns in Franklin County.

Strong Area Health & Dental Center is one of the practices of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a system of eleven federally qualified health centers in central and western Maine. Dedicated providers deliver first-class healthcare to citizens in over 80 rural communities. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, major insurances and offers an Affordable Care Program based on family size and income to uninsured and underinsured residents. A private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a 30-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants and individual donations.