06/17/2026
Leadership Day: Health & Wellness Day 🏥
The Leadership IRC Class of 2026 spent the day learning about the organizations and professionals dedicated to keeping our community healthy.
We began the morning at the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce with breakfast and a presentation from Carrie Maynard-Lester, CEO of Thrive IRC. She shared Thrive's mission to protect and empower our community from the harmful impacts of substance misuse through prevention, education, and recovery services, helping build a stronger and healthier Indian River County.
We then visited Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, where Patrick Faucheux, Director of Nursing, provided an informative tour and shared details about the hospital's ongoing expansion efforts. We toured the Emergency Department and visited the beautifully remodeled Labor and Delivery Unit, gaining a deeper appreciation for the investment being made in patient care and healthcare services for our growing community.
Next, we enjoyed pizza from Vincent’s and heard from VNA Executive Director Lundy Fields about the vital role the Visiting Nurse Association plays in our community and the wide range of services it provides. We also toured the VNA Hospice House, a beautiful and peaceful space designed to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care for patients and their families.
The afternoon continued at Treasure Coast Community Health West, where Bobbi Kleinschmidt shared how the organization works to expand access to quality healthcare services throughout our community.
We wrapped up the day back at the Chamber with presentations from Frank Isele, Julie Curtis, and Tara Durden, whose insights reinforced the importance of wellness, prevention, and community partnerships.
Thank you to all of our hosts and presenters for sharing their time, expertise, and passion with the Leadership IRC Class of 2026.
