"I went on several mission trips to different countries, working in underserved area. These experiences really opened my eyes. I wanted to be someone who could make a difference by listening to and supporting patients"Growing up, Amy Melendez participated in several...
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Meet Jessica Rucker, MSN, FNP-BC, Sodus Community Health
Jessica Rucker, MSN, FNP-BC, Sodus Community Health Jessica first became interested in healthcare when her grandfather had open heart surgery. Watching the nurses care for him and return him to a healthy, active lifestyle impacted her career choice. Jessica is a...
Meet Ann Scharett, Dental Hygienist, Sodus Community Health
Ann Scharett, Dental Hygienist, Sodus Community Health
Meet Heather Burchell, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Heather Burchell, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Sodus Community Health Heather earned her master's degree at St. John Fisher Univeristy as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She comes to us with several years of experience working with people who have...
Meet Family Nurse Practitioner, Paige Stanley, Sodus Community Health
Paige Stanley, FNP, Sodus Community Health Paige Stanley is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for others. Finger Lakes Community Health provides her with a unique opportunity to reach many individuals from all walks of life. She takes a...
From a mid-west farm to Upstate New York for Family Medicine. Meet Dr. Rachel Long
Meet Dr. Rachel Long, Board Certified in Family Medicine. She began her career in medicine with the desire to serve those most in need. Joining the National Health Service Corps while in medical school gave her the opportunity to experience this first hand. Originally...
Proud to have the versatile Ellen Hey as part of our care team.
Proud to have the versatile Ellen Hey as part of our care team!
They call him “Dr. Tony. ” Meet our Chief Dental Officer.
Tony Mendicino Jr., Chief Dental OfficerEarned the Dr. Gary Ogden Rural Health Practitioner of the Year Award, the Dr. Elmer Green Oral Public Health Award, and a winner of the 2024 Teledentistry Innovation Award also known as The Tellies! Most people dread going to...
Complex dental challenges keep Dr. Lehfeldt motivated to treat patients.
Christopher Lehfeldt, DDS, Sodus Community Health Dr. Lehfeldt was born deaf and wore hearing aids before upgrading to a cochlear implant. He noticed early on that people would cover their mouths while speaking because they were self-conscious of their bad or missing...









