{"id":6130,"date":"2021-06-21T02:21:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T02:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strategicarc.biz\/MHEDS\/?page_id=6130"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:15:56","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mheds.org\/staging\/1268\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our Mission<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bounceIn” css=”.vc_custom_1674020881572{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]\n

To enable all who wish to achieve complete mental, physical and social well-being by providing equitable, culturally sensitive, patient-centered health care, regardless of their ability to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Learn More About Our Team at MHEDS<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bounceIn” css=”.vc_custom_1668704632544{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]\n

We serve Erie by delivering quality, personalized healthcare to diverse individuals and families in the region. We feel it is a privilege to ensure that you have access to great medical and preventative care, regardless of your ability to pay.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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At MHEDS, we serve the Erie Region by delivering quality, personalized healthcare to an at-risk and diverse populace.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We feel it is a privilege to ensure that those in need have access to top-quality medical and preventative care, irrespective of their ability to pay.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find our committed staff providing support and education to patients and the community at large. We strive to deliver the absolute best in curative and preventative services to all those we serve.<\/p>\n

MHEDS was formed as a collaboration between the Erie Diocesan Mission Office and the Erie Council of Churches. Since our founding in 1972, our work has focused on offering solutions to multicultural and underprivileged communities in the Lake Erie Region.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who We Serve” tab_id=”who-we-serve”][vc_column_text]\"\"The City of Erie is the 4th largest city in Pennsylvania, with a population of approximately 95,000. Erie is home to some of America\u2019s poorest zip codes, with a staggering 91% of city households earning less than $25,000 annually.<\/p>\n

Erie is a melting pot of cultures drawing immigrants from all over the world. Nearly 86% of patients served by MHEDS have a native language other than English. It is not uncommon to hear our valued patients speaking languages such as Nepali, Arabic, Swahili, Ukrainian, Russian, or Spanish.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a given year, MHEDS will serve thousands of patients \u2013 with the vast majority (roughly 78%) insured through CHIP or Medicaid. Our patients rely on us to diagnose and treat conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, mental & oral health concerns, and many more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7685″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Recognition” tab_id=”recognition”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Office of Refugee Resettlement<\/h2>\n

An Office of the Administration of Children and Families<\/em><\/p>\n

Not only do we work to delight our patients, but other entities are also taking note of our staff\u2019s tiresome efforts! In 2021, the Pennsylvania Office of Refugee Resettlement awarded MHEDS its Excellence in Community Engagement Award for valuable contributions in serving the refugee population.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]\n

American Heart Association and American Medical Association<\/h2>\n

MHEDS has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning Silver recognition as part of the Target: BP\u2122<\/a>. The Silver Award recognizes practices that have demonstrated a commitment to improving blood pressure control through measurement accuracy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”7120″ alignment=”right” css=””][vc_single_image image=”7503″ css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Board of Directors” tab_id=”board-of-directors”][vc_column_text css=””]Dylanna Jackson<\/p>\n

Blanca Velez<\/p>\n

Grant Filbeck<\/p>\n

Timothy Pelkowski<\/p>\n

Alex Lisichenko<\/p>\n

Thomas Saunders<\/p>\n

Heather Hart<\/p>\n

Allan Krayeski<\/p>\n

Naomi Frost<\/p>\n

Matthew Lasher<\/p>\n

Lena Surzhko Harned[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Administration” tab_id=”administration”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9166″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1781206081536{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Alivia Haibach<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9164″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1781205622260{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Sue Chute, MPH, PT<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Chief Operations Officer<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9165″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1781205898055{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Todd Szoszorek<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Chief Financial Officer<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9142″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1781206351715{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Maggie Biebel, DO<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Chief Medical Officer<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9167″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1781206678971{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Angela Cerrie, RN<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Chief Quality & Compliance Officer<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9169″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1781207011625{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Stacey Boothe<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Chief Information Officer<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9170″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1781207265060{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Tammy Melnik<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]\n

Revenue Cycle Management & Practice Manager<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Careers \/ Volunteer” tab_id=”careers”]

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Loan Repayment<\/h4>We are a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Health Service Corps Site and a Pennsylvania Primary Care Loan Repayment Program Practice Site.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Volunteer<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Many healthcare professionals donate time and expertise to MHEDS to deliver health education workshops and…<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Opening: Family Medicine Physician<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a need for a Family Medicine Physician. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Opening: Medical Assistant<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a need for a Medical Assistant. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Opening: Front Desk Associate<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a\u00a0need for a Front Desk Associate. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/a><\/div>

Opening: Physician Assistant<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a need for a Physician Assistant. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/a><\/div>

Opening: Part-Time Primary Care Provider (MD, DO, CRNP, PA)<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a need for a Primary Care Provider. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Opening: Health Center Triage Nurse<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a need for a Health Center Triage Nurse. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Opening: MHEDS Practice Coordinator<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

MHEDS has a need for a Medical Practice Coordinator. Apply now!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i>MHEDS Brochure<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Annual Reports” tab_id=”annual-reports”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

\"MHEDSLetter to the Community<\/h2>\n

The rich history of MHEDS began almost 50 years ago as a joint project of the Erie Catholic Diocese Mission Office and Erie Council of Churches. The founding organizations were resolved to provide health education to African American and Hispanic farmworkers. Over time, as the community\u2019s health needs became clearer, primary health care services were added. Services expanded as MHEDS became the grantee for Pennsylvania\u2019s Region V refugee health screens.<\/p>\n

Today, we are woven into the fabric of the Lake Erie region and stronger than ever. On January 1, 2019, MHEDS entered the Federally Qualified Health Center system as an FQHC Look Alike. As a Look-Alike, MHEDS enjoys many benefits of being part of the system. We value those benefits by meeting rigorous compliance standards that ensure our patients continually receive high-quality, equitable care. It has been an honor to serve as a medical home for such a diverse group of individuals in the Erie community. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we thank you for your support over the past 49 years and welcome you to celebrate with us next year as we turn 50.<\/p>\n

To view our annual report, with a detailed view of the organization\u2019s strategic highlights, our patient population, financial highlights, and much more, please download the PDF file below.[\/vc_column_text]

<\/i>Annual Report 2025<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>Annual Report 2024<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>Annual Report 2022<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>Annual Report 2021<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Audited Financial Statements” tab_id=”financial-statements”]

<\/i>2025 Form 990<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>2024 Form 990<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>2023 Form 990<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>2022 Form 990<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>2021 Form 990<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>2018 Form 990<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tour][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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