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9Oct, 2025
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Heart City Health Announces Promotion of Amanda Swords to Director of Operations

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Heart City Health is excited to announce the promotion of Amanda Swords to Director of Operations. Amanda has been a key part of the Heart City Health team and is known for her strong leadership, communication, and genuine care for both patients and staff. In her new role, she’ll guide daily operations across all Heart City Health locations and programs, helping to ensure every patient receives the best possible care every time they walk through our doors.  “I am truly honored to step into the role of Director of Operations […]
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1Oct, 2025
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Heart City Health Expands Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Local Students

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Heart City Health (HCH) is proud to invest in the next generation of healthcare professionals through its growing Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. By partnering with local schools, HCH provides students with hands-on experience in real-world healthcare environments while fostering professional growth, confidence, and career readiness. Building Future Leaders The program immerses students in multiple areas of healthcare, from front desk operations and medical records to nursing, behavioral health, women’s health, and specialized departments such as pharmacy, lab, and health IT. This rotation approach ensures students gain a well-rounded understanding of […]
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25Jul, 2025
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Heart City Health Names LaLaesha Black as Chief Executive Officer

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Elkhart, IN — Heart City Health is proud to announce the appointment of LaLaesha Black as its new Chief Executive Officer. Black, who has been a dedicated leader within the organization for nearly a decade, most recently served as Chief Operating Officer since 2020. As COO, Black strengthened Heart City Health’s operations by managing funding, leading business development and marketing, and overseeing key departments like facilities, IT/HIT, and operations. She served as project manager for the development of the new Dental and Women’s Health sites, co-authored the NACHC COO Competencies […]
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16Jul, 2025
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Heart City Health Welcomes Amanda Pietsch as New Chief Financial Officer

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Elkhart, IN — Heart City Health is proud to announce the hiring of Amanda Pietsch as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With nearly two decades of experience in financial management, public sector leadership, and healthcare finance, Pietsch brings a depth of expertise that will help strengthen Heart City Health’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality care to the community. Pietsch most recently served as Vice President of Finance for AC3 Health, a healthcare technology startup, where she led budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic planning efforts. She previously held leadership positions […]
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11Jul, 2025
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Kelsey Jackson Named Director of Quality at Heart City Health

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Heart City Health is proud to recognize Kelsey Jackson’s promotion to Director of Quality. This new title reflects her dedication and the vital role she plays in supporting the organization’s commitment to excellence. In her role, Kelsey oversees the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with state and federal standards, and works across departments to strengthen internal systems and processes. Her work is essential to maintaining the high standards Heart City Health strives for in every aspect of operations. Kelsey’s leadership and attention to detail continue to […]
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18Jun, 2025
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Heart City Health Welcomes Congressman Rudy Yakym for a Tour and Conversation on Mission and Needs

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  Heart City Health was honored to welcome Congressman Rudy Yakym for an insightful and engaging visit to our Simpson location in Elkhart. Guided by our Interim CEO Lalaesha Black, Congressman Yakym toured the facility, met with staff, and engaged in meaningful conversations about the realities and rewards of working at a community health center. During his visit, Congressman Yakym took the time to speak directly with team members from various departments. Staff shared what their day-to-day responsibilities look like, the challenges they encounter, and—perhaps most importantly—what they love most […]
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9Jun, 2025
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Healthfest 2025: A Celebration of Wellness and Community

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Heart City Health invites you and your family to Healthfest 2025 on Saturday, August 9th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Woodland Crossing (154 W. Hively Ave., Elkhart). This free, family-friendly event, hosted in partnership with the City of Elkhart, is packed with health resources, fun activities, and back-to-school support. Help your kids start the school year strong with: Free backpacks filled with school supplies Free hot dogs and chips for all attendees Fresh haircuts to get kids classroom-ready Free vision screenings from Boling Vision Center Get active and […]
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11May, 2025
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Heart City Health Honored with Two Awards at the Indiana Immunization Coalition Ceremony

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Heart City Health is proud to announce it has been recognized with both The Callie Van Tornhout Award and The Kristen Forbes Award at the Indiana Immunization Coalition (IIC) Award Ceremony, held on May 8, 2025. These honors celebrate Heart City Health’s dedication to improving immunization rates and protecting the health of children and adolescents in Elkhart and surrounding communities. The Callie Van Tornhout Award is presented to clinics and healthcare practices that achieve excellent vaccination coverage among children ages 19 to 35 months. This distinction requires meeting high benchmarks […]
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1May, 2025
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Heart City Health Supports Women’s Cardiovascular Health as Key Sponsor of Go Red for Women Luncheon

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Elkhart, IN — Heart City Health proudly served as a leading sponsor of the 2025 Go Red for Women Luncheon hosted by the American Heart Association at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart. The event united community leaders, healthcare professionals, and advocates to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Lalaesha Black, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Heart City Health, was a featured speaker at the luncheon. In her remarks, she highlighted the importance of championing women’s health and the critical need […]
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22Apr, 2025
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Heart City Health Welcomes Dr. Xin Huang to Pediatrics Team at Simpson Location

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Elkhart, IN — Heart City Health proudly welcomes Dr. Xin Huang as the newest pediatrician at its Simpson location. Dr. Huang brings a deep commitment to children’s health, a strong foundation in pediatric medicine, and a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care to families throughout the Elkhart community. Dr. Huang earned her Bachelor of Medicine from Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangdong, China. She completed her Pediatric Residency at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and most recently completed a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Her medical training also […]
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