July 13, 2021 – Healthcare Network, a nonprofit organization working to ensure primary medical care is accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of job, income or insurance status, is pleased to announce the following executive appointments: Julie Pedretti, APR, FACHE, has been promoted to vice president of external affairs, and Martine Woolley, PHARMD, has been promoted to vice president of pharmacy.
Julie Pedretti, APR, FACHE, Vice President of External AffairsPedretti joined Healthcare Network in 2020 as the COVID-19 community relations director. In her new role, as vice president of external affairs, she will lead initiatives that build and execute brand awareness, strengthen marketing and communications, foster strategic partnerships and expand relationships with community influencers and stakeholders to bolster support and increase awareness for the organization.
Pedretti brings tremendous skill and knowledge to the role with more than 25 years of healthcare marketing, communications and administration experience including roles with Lee Health, NCH Healthcare System and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.
Martine Woolley, PHARMD, Vice President of Pharmacy Joining Healthcare Network as director of pharmacy in 2015, Dr. Woolley has completely transformed the organization’s pharmacy program. From what was once a single in-house pharmacy, the multi-location clinical pharmacy program now includes not only in-house pharmacies, but multiple contract pharmacies throughout Collier County.
In the newly created role of vice president of pharmacy, Dr. Woolley will lead pharmacy operations including the Federal 340B discount program and compliance to ensure excellent care for patients and families. This role is critical to supporting the growth of this essential, life-saving service line and the fulfillment of Healthcare Network’s mission.
“Healthcare Network is committed to cultivating and advancing leaders from within, and we are fortunate to be able to do so. These talented and committed professionals bring expertise, vast institutional knowledge and leadership to their respective roles, and they will be key in advancing our mission and ensuring our successful growth,” said Dr. Emily Ptaszek, president, and chief executive officer of Healthcare Network.
About Healthcare Network
Healthcare Network is committed to ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of job, income or insurance status. Founded in 1977 to serve migrant farmworkers and their families in Immokalee, Healthcare Network now provides care to approximately 50,000 patients annually in practices throughout Collier County including the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® and the Health and Smiles Mobile units. Healthcare Network provides primary healthcare services including family care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, senior care, and pharmacy as well as dental care and integrated behavioral health for both adults and children. The organization’s newest location, the Nichols Community Health Center, is a 51,000-square-foot primary care medical center in Golden Gate. For more information, visit www.HealthcareSWFL.org, or to schedule an appointment, please call 239-658-3000.
