NORWICH - Byron M. Harrington, President of the Board of Directors at Chenango Valley Home (CVH), located at 24 Canasawacta St., Norwich, has announced the most recent appointment to their board: Julie A. Briggs from Sherburne.

Briggs has very high qualifications from her Nursing career of over 40 years. She was director for Chenango Memorial Long Term Home Health Care Program and the Director of Nursing for CMH Nursing Home. She recently retired after 17-plus years at SUNY Upstate Medical University as Director of Quality and Patient Safety.

he currently resides in Sherburne with her husband. In her leisure time she enjoys gardening, quilting and outdoor activities.

fter 130 years as an Adult Home, Chenango Valley Home is currently evolving into an Assisted Living Residence for Senior Citizens of the greater Chenango County area by expanding their current 28 room facility to 40 rooms.

Briggs will play a major role within CVH as it enters this next phase of the home and as it explores the possibility of adding a Memory Care Unit. Her career will be a valuable asset for CVH regarding regulatory, healthcare standards and survey processes.

he entire Board is very pleased that she is joining us.

- Information from CVH