You are! Members come in all ages, from all backgrounds, and from all corners of the community. We are interested in what you have to say!

RVHCC "Definition of Health" The Healthy Communities' definition of health is broad: it includes physical, mental, and spiritual health, economic, creative and recreational opportunities, and a clean environment.

• Young people
• Local Government
• Business
• Civic groups
• Faith communities
• Health and education
• Local newspapers and radio
• Recreational groups and facilities
• Arts organizations
• Grass roots organizations
• Youth Groups
• Parents
• Farmers
• Neighbors

Creating a healthy community is up to all of us! RVHCC encourages people to get involved in activities with families, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Opportunities abound for us to strengthen our community and connection to one another.

Local youth participate in community events
to promote good health and wellness

  RVHCC Staff

2009 River Valley Chamber of Commerce
~Winners~
Non Profit of the Year!!

Pictured left to right is Judy Tabb, Carol Emery, Patty Duguay and Sandra Palmer.

Judy Tabb; Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant -
                          Contact Judy at: rvhcc@gwi.net
Carol Emery; Healthy Maine Partnerships Program Manager -
                          Contact Carol at: rvhccemery@gwi.net
Patricia Duguay; RVHCC Executive Director -
                          Contact Patty at: rvhccduguay@gwi.net

RVHCC MISSION STATEMENT To achieve measurable improvement in the quality of life in the River Valley towns of Northern Oxford County through coordinated, ongoing community health promotion.

Board of Directors

Jane Bubar, Chair,
Deb Gorham, Vice-Chair
Richard Lovejoy, Treasurer
Lynne Ramsey, Secretary
Paul Jones
Kim Sparks
John Welsh
Brenda Gammon
Elissa Thibodeau
Bill Hine
Scott Reed
Sheryl Briggs
Dr. Brian Dressel
Chris Wainwright
Wayne Drake
Jeanne LaPointe