The Wright Center for Community Health
Our Mission
To improve the health and welfare of our community through responsive whole-person health services for all and the sustainable renewal of an inspired, competent workforce that is privileged to serve.
In support of our mission, The Wright Center:
- Co-creates transformational healthcare teams of leaders who empower people, families and communities to own and optimize their health
- Develops and operates a network of community health centers throughout Northeast Pennsylvania that includes primary and preventive care, behavioral health, dental and addiction and recovery services.
- Addresses barriers to health equity to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes
- Trains healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered primary and specialty care in a patient-centered medical home model approach
- Promotes the meaningful use of health information technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of care, increase coordination with other providers and provide patients with access to their health records – all while maintaining the highest levels of privacy and security of personal health information.
- Offers needs-responsive, community-based health promotion and outreach programs
- Promotes workforce diversity and provides a work environment that encourages the personal and professional development of our employees at all levels.