HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) announced the addition of three new staff members.

Stephanie Walsh-Roumiantseva is a family nurse practitioner; Taryn Donnelly is a physician’s assistant, and Carrie Gill is a licensed professional counselor.

Walsh-Roumiantseva started at the Honesdale Family Health Center on August 1. She will be splitting her time, offering primary care in Honesdale and at the Hamlin Family Health Center. Stephanie completed her master’s degree in nursing at the University of Scranton; she also has 10 years of experience at Geisinger Community Medical Center, working as an RN in the ICU and cardiothoracic ICU.

But at Wayne Memorial, “the close community and family atmosphere is so enjoyable,” she said.  Although she’s only been with WMCHC for a short time, “It’s a refreshing change,” she said. “When I did my clinical hours here, I just knew!”

On August 8, Donnelly began at the Honesdale Pediatric Center. She earned a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation science at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Arcadia University this past May. “I loved being a student here in Pennsylvania, and pursued coming back after school,” Donnelly said.

She worked and volunteered at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospitals in hematology/oncology and cardiology.  As a pediatric physician assistant at WMCHC, Donnelly provides health care to infants and children under the age of 18.   

The Honesdale Behavioral Health Center welcomed licensed professional counselor Carrie Gill as its newest therapist earlier in the summer.

Gill is part of a multi-disciplinary team offering outpatient services to adults and children for the treatment of mental health disorders. She holds both a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Loyola University, and she completed post-master’s work at Marywood University in clinical mental health counseling. She has been working in the behavioral health field, serving Honesdale and surrounding communities for nine years.

Gill was most recently employed as an outpatient therapist/school-based therapist for Friendship House, providing individual and family counseling within Wayne Highlands, Western Wayne and Wallenpaupack school districts.

Recognizing mental health as a growing concern everywhere, and as a native of Honesdale, Gill said she feels very strongly about serving locally as a provider with WMCHC. “We have a great team with varying expertise that enriches each provider and encourages continued professional growth,” she said. “Our community is very fortunate to have such a wonderful resource for mental health services right in their backyard.”

WMCHC, a federally qualified health center clinically affiliated with Wayne Memorial Health System, accepts most private insurance, managed care plans and medical assistance. A sliding fee based on income is also offered to those who qualify.

Visit wmchc.net for more information.