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PrimeCare Medical Inc., 3940 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA (2026)

04/09/2026

We would like to take a moment to recognize nurse Heidi Gonzalez for her outstanding professionalism and commitment to patient care. During a recent urgent situation, she demonstrated exceptional awareness, stayed calm under pressure, and took swift action to ensure a patient received necessary care. Her ability to recognize the seriousness of the situation and advocate effectively speaks volumes about her clinical judgment and dedication. Heidi, thank you for making a positive difference!

Pictured are HSA Lisa Hagens, Behavioral Health Supervisor Kasey Jones, Heidi Gonzalez, Regional Manager Ashley Fisher, and Ops Specialist Becky Ulrich.

04/07/2026

It is with great pride and appreciation that we recognize the outstanding individuals nominated for this year’s staff awards. These nominations reflect the dedication, compassion, and professionalism that define excellence in correctional health care. Each nominee represents the very best of our mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a challenging and unique environment.

🌟Correctional Health Care Excellence Award🌟
This award honors a nurse who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and compassion in delivering correctional health care services. This individual consistently goes above and beyond in their role, contributing to the well-being of incarcerated individuals, the improvement of team dynamics, and the advancement of correctional health care. Nominees are:
Ashli Hollobaugh - Butler County Prison, PA
Sandi Win - Ordnance Road Correctional Center, MD
Ashley Olin - Mercer County Prison, PA
Amanda Robertson - Sullivan County Jail, NY
James Link - Bucks County Correctional Facility, PA
Tabitha Kamau - Montgomery County Correctional Facility, PA
Coreena Valentino - Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center, NY
Sue Woznichak - Corporate Office
Amanda Coulter - Butler County Prison, PA
Madison Comins - Jefferson County Correctional Facility, NY

🌟Robert Nichols Behavioral Health Services Award🌟
This award recognizes a member of the behavioral health services team who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, innovation, and compassion in delivering behavioral and mental health services. This individual consistently goes above and beyond in their role, contributing to the well-being of incarcerated individuals, the improvement of team dynamics, and the advancement of mental health care. Nominees are:
Shadeya Walker - Charles County Detention Center, MD
Chelsea Pickens - Monroe County Jail, NY
Kourtney Wood - Putnam County Correctional Facility, NY
Tiffany Betts - Washington County Detention Center, MD
Lisa Chernoff - Charles County Detention Center, MD
Sandra Swartley - Berks County Jail, PA
Angena Mombrun - Baltimore County Detention Center, MD
Tyeca Reviere - Baltimore County Detention Center, MD
James Stanat - Franklin County Jail, PA
Kara Heitzman - Lebanon County Correctional Facility, PA
Kimberly Wilson - Blair County Prison, PA
Annie Frioli - Blair County Prison, PA
Jeffery Leer - Lebanon County Correctional Facility, PA
Benjamin Voight - Franklin County Jail, PA
Alexander Hamm - Franklin County Jail, PA
Jamie Littrell-Vazquez - Centre County Jail, PA
Sametris Ferguson - Flagler County Detention Facility, FL
Abbey Cassidy - Lebanon County Correctional Facility, PA
Devan Royal - Fayette County Prison, PA
Haylee Zinn - Washington County Detention Center, MD
Susan Bronski - Monroe County Correctional Facility, PA
Nikki Samuels - Berks County Jail, PA

🌟PRIME Peer Recognition Award🌟
This award celebrates a correctional health care professional who exemplifies PrimeCare Medical’s core values of Professionalism, Resilience, Innovation, Mission, and Excellence (PRIME) through their actions and interactions. This individual is selected by their peers for their exceptional teamwork, dedication, and positive impact on both colleagues and patients. Nominees are:
Bethany Kusner - Butler County Prison, PA
Bertina Torres - Monroe County Jail, NY
Stephanie Petrosino - Monroe County Correctional Facility, PA
Brittany Stickler - Ulster County Correctional Facility, NY
Lindsay Faust - Montgomery County Correctional Facility, PA
Amanda Robertson - Sullivan County Jail, NY
Fredrica Clarke - Columbia County Jail, PA
Tiffany Betts - Washington County Correctional Facility, PA
Ron Dellarose - Fayette County Prison, PA
Coreena Valentino - Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center, NY
Cindy Showman - Somerset County Jail, PA

Award recipients will be announced during our Correctional Health Care Professionals Week held in May. To all nominees, thank you for your dedication and the meaningful difference you make every day. Your work does not go unnoticed, and your contributions strengthen our entire organization.
Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved recognition!

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Emily Scordellis, PsyD, CCHP, and Tommy Williams, BSN, RN, CCHP, for their latest publication in the NCCHC’s CorrectCare magazine. The article, Aligning Perspectives, focuses on one of the most important (and often challenging) dynamics in correctional health care: bridging the gap between medical and mental health teams to better serve the patients in our care.

https://ncchc.org/wp-content/uploads/Spring-2026-CorrectCare-1.pdf

03/30/2026

Celebrating the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of our doctors working in correctional health care—Happy Doctors’ Day! Thank you for your commitment to the health and well-being of others!

03/16/2026

Recently, our team at Monroe County Jail in NY received a letter of gratitude from a patient who wanted to recognize the care he received from the nursing staff:

“I did not know I was diabetic until I came to MCJ. During my intake interview my BG was over 400. Prior to this I had all the symptoms but was unaware of it. I rarely got out of bed and could not walk without a cane or walker. I quit working in June of ’25 because I was losing use of my hands and feet. I simply resolved to the fact that ‘this is how it’s all gonna end.’ Very troubling for me as a well-respected local chef at only 60 years old.

"Your entire nursing staff has worked tirelessly dialing in proper care for me and ensuring my numbers are within the correct margins — in essence, nothing short of saving my life or at least extending it. Since being here I now have feeling and use of my hands and feet again, no issues walking, and I’m working my butt off in both Booking and Reception as a Trustee. From the first nurse who insisted on me getting blood work, to the young ladies who track me down in Booking to check my BG levels — nobody ever forgets me. You all have jump-started my life again. I feel amazing and confident I can return to work and earn an honest living.

"You’re some of the hardest working people I know, and all so incredibly kind to me. You’ve totally made a difference in this old guy’s life. I’m truly grateful. THANK YOU!”

Stories like this also highlight the importance of proactive medical screening in correctional settings. During the intake process, our medical teams routinely screen for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other serious health concerns so that treatment can begin immediately when needed. Many individuals enter incarceration having had limited access to consistent health care, and undiagnosed or poorly managed conditions are unfortunately common.

Moments like this remind us why correctional health care matters. Compassionate care can truly change lives. We are proud of the MCJ nursing team for the difference they make in the lives of others!

03/13/2026

Last month, members of our Butler team—Dave Jageman, Ashli Hollobaugh, Samantha Reigh, Staci Lu, Amanda Coulter, and Lenora Carson—were busy saving lives.

In the span of a single week, the team responded to an overdose, a cardiac arrest, and an attempted su***de. In each instance, the patient had no pulse. Each time, the team arrived quickly, worked together, and took action. And each time, they were able to resuscitate the patient.

Regional Manager Dawn Salsberry shared, “It’s incredible to witness such consistent, life-saving efforts. I truly believe this team saved three lives. It’s a blessing to have even one positive outcome from events like these—but to have three is almost unheard of. I am so very grateful to have this team.”

Thank you to everyone involved. Your skill, dedication, and teamwork made a difference when it mattered most! (Pictured: Dave, Ashli, Samantha, and Staci.)

03/12/2026

This past weekend, PrimeCare Medical of New York, Inc. sponsored the 3rd Annual Guardian’s Cup hockey tournament and kickoff party. The event raised $38,043 this year, bringing together both active and retired responders and veterans, with the objective of generating funds for the New York Law Enforcement Assistance Program (NYLEAP). NYLEAP provides critical mental health and well-being resources to law enforcement and first responders across New York State. Pictured are Regional Manager of Behavioral Health Nadly Thompson, Nurse Stephanie Curreri, and Operations Specialist Brian Curreri.

03/02/2026

March is Social Work Month. We would like to recognize the compassion and expertise of our social workers in correctional health care who serve who in an extremely challenging environment. Every day, you advocate for individuals whose voices are often unheard. You help patients navigate trauma, addiction, mental illness, and complex social barriers — all while working within a rigid system. Your work is not always visible, but its impact is profound. A crisis de-escalated. A patient connected to treatment. A plan created for continuity of care beyond incarceration. Moments of respect and empathy that remind people of their humanity when they need it most. Correctional social work requires resilience, professionalism, and extraordinary compassion. It demands the ability to see possibility where others may only see circumstance.

Thank you to our correctional health care social workers for the difference you make in the lives of others. Your work matters. Your presence matters. And the lives you touch extend far beyond the walls where you serve.

02/23/2026

This past weekend, PrimeCare Medical was proud to be well represented at Penn State THON, thanks to the generous support of our CEO, Tom Weber, and his wife, Colleen Weber. THON is the world’s largest student-run philanthropic organization, and it raised an incredible $18,841,726.53 this year to fight pediatric cancer — contributing to a lifetime total of more than a quarter of a billion dollars in support of children and families through Four Diamonds. We are honored to stand alongside students, families, and community partners who dedicate themselves to this extraordinary cause. Events like THON are powerful reminders of what can happen when leadership, compassion, and collective commitment come together — all For The Kids. Pictured are Tom and Colleen with Jeffry Walsh, this year's development director, on the floor at the Bryce Jordan Center.

02/18/2026

👏Congratulations, Cynthia McCrea! 🌟

Cynthia was recognized yesterday at the Butler County Prison Board meeting for going above and beyond in assisting a mental health patient. She worked diligently to ensure the individual received the best possible care, including coordinating with outside agencies to secure appropriate placement. She was commended not only for her clinical and professional efforts, but also for her kindness, compassion, and patience.

Cynthia exemplifies the integrity, professionalism, and humanity that define our mission and the standard of care we strive to uphold every day.

02/17/2026

⭐️Well done, Amanda Weise!⭐️

In correctional health care, excellence is often demonstrated in moments that can make the difference between crisis and safety. Recently, following a court appearance in which a patient received two life sentences without the possibility of parole, Amanda conducted a post-court evaluation. During their conversation, she observed concerning behaviors, including the patient becoming hyper-fixated on returning to his cell to pack his belongings himself. Trusting her clinical instincts and experience, Amanda made the decision to place the patient on Level 1 status and requested that custody staff conduct a thorough search of his cell before allowing him access. Her concern was that the patient might attempt self-harm given the devastating news he had just received. During the search, staff discovered a bag containing multiple medications, including a crushed medication. This was especially significant as the patient had recently been transported to the ER following a near overdose involving medications.

Amanda’s calm decision-making, situational awareness, and commitment to patient safety likely prevented a life-threatening event. Her actions reflect exceptional professionalism, resilience under pressure, and clinical expertise. Please join us in recognizing Amanda for her outstanding judgment and dedication to protecting the safety and well-being of her patient.

02/16/2026

In correctional health care, supporting mental wellness is an essential component. Through her leadership of the Mindfulness Matters group, Devan Royal is making a meaningful impact on the individuals she serves. This group operates within the IGNITE (Inmate Growth Naturally & Intentionally Through Education) program—an initiative designed to promote personal growth through structured, intentional education and skill-building. Using psychoeducation focused on mindfulness, breathing techniques, and common mental health symptoms experienced in correctional settings, Devan equips participants with practical, evidence-based tools they can apply in their daily lives. As a certified yoga instructor, she approaches each session with thoughtful intention, ensuring the environment remains safe, structured, and trauma-informed. Patients have shared that Mindfulness Matters has improved their quality of sleep, reduced anxiety and PTSD symptoms, decreased anger, and strengthened their coping skills. Just as importantly, the group has enhanced rapport and trust — encouraging individuals who might not typically seek support to feel more comfortable reaching out.

Devan’s Mindfulness Matters group reflects the heart of correctional health care—meeting people where they are and equipping them with tools that promote growth, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Thank you, Devan, for igniting positive change!

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