Manager Of Physician Relations & Community Health

Garnet Health, formerly the Greater Hudson Valley Health System, is pleased to announce that Moira Mencher, MBA, has been promoted to Manager of Physician Relations and Community Health.

Ms. Mencher joined Garnet Health as Physician Liaison in 2019 and has developed an effective Physician Relations Program that promotes working relationships between Garnet Health, members of the medical staff, their office staff and physicians within the community. Ms. Mencher has also worked closely with the Community Health Department to include physicians in community health initiatives.

In her new role, Ms. Mencher oversees physician relations and community health, and is facilitating the synergy of these two departments. She works with community organizations in Sullivan and Orange Counties to integrate and align Garnet Health System’s Community Health programs with community health initiatives as outlined by each county’s Community Health Needs Assessment and the System’s Corporate Community Health Plan.

Additionally, Ms. Mencher collaborates with community partners to improve the health of Sullivan and Orange Counties through innovations in education, patient care, research, community and physician engagement. She provides integrated research, planning and leadership in the development of community health initiatives and identifies community health program grant funding opportunities.

Ms. Mencher previously worked at Good Samaritan Hospital as a healthcare analyst. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication and a Master of Business Administration Degree in human resources and healthcare management.