The Wright Center names CRNP for Mid Valley Practice

Maggie Dempsey, R.N., BSN, MSN, of Dunmore, has joined The Wright Center for Community Health as a certified registered nurse practitioner at the Mid Valley Practice, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. She will see patients of all ages.

Dempsey received a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from Drexel University and Master of Science in nursing degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining The Wright Center for Community Health, she worked as a registered nurse at medical centers in Philadelphia and Scranton.

She holds a certification as a family nurse practitioner from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as well as certifications in basic, coronary, and advanced life support from the American Heart Association. As a certified registered nurse practitioner, Dempsey will provide primary health care services, including the assessment and management of patient care through The Wright Center’s patient-centered medical home model that places patients at the forefront of their care and delivers high-quality, affordable health care with a coordinated team-based approach.

The Wright Center for Community Health provides integrated care at convenient locations in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne counties. The nonprofit’s network of nine primary care clinics provides patients with the convenience of going to a single location to access medical, dental, behavioral health, and addiction and recovery services, as well as other supportive service lines. With a sliding-fee discount program available, The Wright Center reduces barriers to care by ensuring health care is affordable for everyone in need, regardless of their ability pay.

Patients can schedule appointments at the most convenient location by using the express online scheduling service at TheWrightCenter.org. To learn more about The Wright Center’s mission and integrated health care services, call 570-230-0019 or visit TheWrightCenter.org.