With a career rooted in pharmacy and health care operations, Jaz Wilder has not only experience, but a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to managing the 340B program.
Meet Carolyn Edwards, MSN (she/her), clinical research nurse at the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice.
Meet Kara Bednar, LPC (she/her), one of our team of Behavioral Health Consultants at the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice.
Meet Brenda Ruiz, RMA, family planning counselor at the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice. In her highly specialized and sensitive role, Brenda provides individual counseling, education, support, and guidance to clients regarding reproductive health options. Brenda helps clients make informed decisions about their health needs, including contraception methods, pregnancy testing, pregnancy prevention, pregnancy choices, sexual health and STI prevention.
Amanda Tjaden, CRNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with seven years of clinical experience in varied settings including walk-in clinics, family practice and community health.
In her role as medical director, Dr. Baranoski oversees all medical and clinical operations of the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice. She is a dedicated, board-certified physician in internal medicine and infectious diseases, committed to providing high-quality care for individuals living with HIV and other infectious conditions.
As a case manager at Caring Together, Jamerah McBride brings a personal and passionate approach to her role. Her commitment to holistic care and her belief in the power of small but meaningful progress make her a vital asset to the Caring Together team. In the following Q&A, Jamerah shares more about her background and offers insight into the role that case managers play in the journey to recovery.
Marie is the first line of communication at the Dorothy Mann Center, where she manages all incoming traffic (via phone and in-person) and performs all pre-appointment verifications that aid in avoiding post-appointment errors.
"At an appointment with me, patients can expect that we will get to know each other well very quickly. We will work together to achieve shared goals. Patients will get prompt responses to their calls or messages, and they will know their lab results within 24 hours of those being drawn. They will see that the providers and staff make a great team, and that we welcome them into our internal medicine family. Our goal is for every patient to appreciate that we know who they are, and we care about their well-being!"
As a peer support specialist at Caring Together, Yvette Thomas brings an empathetic and passionate approach to her role. Her commitment to supporting recovery and her "progress and not perfection” mantra make her a vital asset to the Caring Together team.
As a clinical pharmacist, Inae plays a crucial and multifaceted role in patient care at The Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice. Her work in an outpatient clinic setting allows her to closely collaborate with providers and clinical staff, ensuring that patients receive the best possible outcomes from their medication therapy.
Vanessa K. Ferrel, MD, MPH, completed postgraduate medical training in primary care and social internal medicine and obtained board-certification in internal medicine. Dr. Ferrel is passionate about employing the practices of health equity, social medicine and antiracism to achieve liberation for marginalized and oppressed people.