Dr. Baker begins as Dental Director
We welcome Dr. Suher Baker BDS, DMD, MS, MBA as Brooker Memorial’s new Dental Director. Dr. Baker got right to work in January meeting with employees and seeing patients. The response from patients has been fantastic! One child declared he’s not afraid of the dentist any more. Another patient said, “I was so brave!” Dr. […]
Christina Emery presents LABA nonprofit award
As the 2024 recipient of the Litchfield Area Business Association (LABA) non-profit award, Brooker Memorial was invited to present the 2025 non-profit award. Executive Director Christina Emery presented the award Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the LABA Area Business Awards dinner at the Litchfield Inn. “I’m happy to share with you some progress over the last […]
Santa visits courtesy of Oliver Wolcott students
Brooker offers a special thanks to Oliver Wolcott Technical High School for the program with Santa on December 20. All of the child care students had an opportunity to meet Santa and share what they wanted for Christmas and photos were taken. The children were delighted by Santa and his elves. It was also part […]
Child care families walk in Christmas Village Parade
Children and families from Brooker Memorial’s Child Care participated in the magic of the holiday season Dec. 8, 2024 by walking in the Christmas Village Parade. We had babies in strollers, a toddler and four preschool/nursery students walking – decked out in holiday attire and all the families had a great time. Executive Director Christina […]
Assisting Medical Mission with Dental Care
Brooker Memorial was one of numerous organizations that participated in November at Hartford Healthcare’s Medical Mission held at the Vogel-Wetmore School. Executive Director Christina Emery and board member Maria Gonzalez were on hand for the event. Services provided included basic dental and medical care, behavioral health assessments, laboratory assessments, vaccinations, personal care such as haircuts, […]
School Supplies Donation
Thanks to Torrington Savings Bank for supporting local families with a generous donation of school supplies.
Brooker Memorial Receives 2024 Litchfield ABA Nonprofit Award
Brooker Memorial was proud to accept the 2024 ABA Nonprofit Award from Litchfield Area Business Association – LABA. The Area Business Association Award was received by Christina Emery, Brooker Executive Director, and Lisa Ferris, Brooker Dental Program Manager / Director of Community Relations, and presented by DJ Murphy, President of LABA.
Brooker Memorial announces appointment of new Executive Director Christina Emery
The Brooker Board of Managers is delighted to announce the appointment of Christina Emery as the new Executive Director, effective February 5, 2024. Christina will replace Cathy Coyle who is retiring after leading Brooker for twenty years. Christina Emery most recently was the Executive Director at Prime Time House in Torrington, a position she held […]
Brooker Memorial Announces Retirement of Executive Director Cathy Coyle
Brooker Memorial Executive Director Cathy Coyle will retire effective March 2024 after 20 years leading the local non-profit organization. Board President William J. Marchand announced her retirement decision at Brooker’s Annual Corporator meeting on September 28. As she prepares for her transition into retirement, Coyle said she is confident the organization is in capable hands. […]
Important Notice Regarding Husky Health Insurance
Beginning April 1, 2023 the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision ends. So, what does that mean? Since the start of the pandemic, DSS has not required anyone to do redeterminations to maintain insurance coverage. That will now stop, and families will need to complete the necessary paperwork in order to remain insured. Please watch for mailings from DSS […]
