Honesdale, PA – (October 30, 2025) — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) celebrated six new graduates – the largest class yet — of its medical assistant training program with a ceremony on October 29th at the Hamlin Family Health Center. Graduates’ family members, preceptors and coworkers also attended the virtual commencement. WMCHC has been offering this unique educational / employment opportunity in partnership with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) since 2022. Students are offered externships, skill labs, free tuition and employment with WMCHC during an eight-month training period. Online instruction is conducted through NIMAA. MAs are required to pass a certification exam and remain employed by WMCHC for 18 months to qualify. Anyone interested in being part of the cohort starting March 2026 should email peregrian@wmh.org by November 11th and upload a resume.

Shown left to right, are Jo-Ann Sames, RN, site facilitator, NIMAA and practice manager, Forest City Family Health Center, WMCHC; graduates Felicia Jennings, Taylor Coutts, Michele Merone, Rachel Davis, Ben Griffin, and Kimberly Rosario.