staffing changes

Andy Barnes, APRN, will be joining Community HealthCare System full-time in February 2021. Barnes previously worked on an as-needed basis and provided care in the Emergency Department and family practice clinics at CHCS for two and a half years and continues with Stormont Vail Emergency Room, where he has been for more than 15 years. In his new role at CHCS, Barnes will work three days a week in Centralia Clinic and Onaga Clinic, plus continue to be on call one weekend per month.

“We...

Amy Jones, APRN and full-time provider at Community HealthCare System’s Centralia Clinic, will be transitioning to PRN status at the end of January 2021. This means that although she will continue to substitute from time to time, she is retiring from full-time duty at the clinic.

Jones has been with CHCS for 17 years. During her time at the Centralia Clinic, she has provided excellent care to patients of all ages, but she is particularly fond of the elderly. Jones loves to help...

Community HealthCare System is pleased to announce that Andrea Lutz, doctor of physical therapy, will transition into a new role as Director of Ancillary Services in the next month.

Lutz will oversee a number of departments in her new position: Dietary, Radiology, Laboratory, Rehabilitation and Fitness, Community HomeHealth, Community Home Care Equipment, Respiratory Care, and Pharmacy. Lutz previously served as manager of Rehabilitation and Fitness.

Todd Willert,...

Community HealthCare System is pleased to announce that Merica Surdez, APRN, will transition into a new role as Chief of Provider and Clinic Operations effective immediately. 

Surdez will serve as a liaison with medical staff and will manage operations at the seven CHCS clinic locations in Onaga, St. Marys, Holton, Westmoreland, Frankfort, Centralia, and Corning.

Todd Willert, CHCS CEO, said Surdez is a great fit for the position. “Merica’s knowledge of our...