About Us

Mission Statement
“To promote access to quality and affordable health and social services for western Arkansas.”
Vision Statement
“Our communities will reflect health, happiness and success with children who grow up with “hope.”
Since founded in 1998 as a home visiting program, we have been able to provide much-needed health and social services to families from every lifestyle.
What We Do
Healthy Connections, Inc provides the following services:
In 2007, Healthy Connections received a new grant to open another community health center in Mt. Ida-the Montgomery County Community Clinic. M.C.C.C. opened in December of 2007 and is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary and preventative medical services. The Clinic also provides diabetic services (DIMES program) and dental services.
Board of Directors
- Derwood Brett, Chairman
- Linda Barnes, Vice-Chair
- Sally Hatch, Treasurer
- Bonnie Carr, Secretary
- Al Gathright
- Pat Loftin
- Sonia Bunyard
- William Edwards II
- Joe Corocoran
Management Team
- Tony Calandro, Chief Executive Officer
- Deedee Ozanich, Chief Operations Officer
- Gretchen Cannon, Chief Financial Officer
- Doreen Tapley, Director of Outreach
- Dutch DeVries, Chief Information Officer
About Us

Mission Statement
“To promote access to quality and affordable health and social services for western Arkansas.”
Vision Statement
“Our communities will reflect health, happiness and success with children who grow up with “hope.”
Since founded in 1998 as a home visiting program, we have been able to provide much-needed health and social services to families from every lifestyle.
What We Do
Healthy Connections, Inc provides the following services:
In 2007, Healthy Connections received a new grant to open another community health center in Mt. Ida-the Montgomery County Community Clinic. M.C.C.C. opened in December of 2007 and is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary and preventative medical services. The Clinic also provides diabetic services (DIMES program) and dental services.
Board of Directors
- Derwood Brett, Chairman
- Linda Barnes, Vice-Chair
- Sally Hatch, Treasurer
- Bonnie Carr, Secretary
- Al Gathright
- Pat Loftin
- Sonia Bunyard
- William Edwards II
- Joe Corocoran
Management Team
- Tony Calandro, Chief Executive Officer
- Deedee Ozanich, Chief Operations Officer
- Gretchen Cannon, Chief Financial Officer
- Doreen Tapley, Director of Outreach
- Dutch DeVries, Chief Information Officer