PORTLAND -- FamilyCare Health is pleased to announce two new hires: Laura Recko, will join FamilyCare as the Communications & Public Relations Manager and Josie Silverman is the new Health Equity Coordinator.
Recko will manage the internal and external communications, brand awareness, marketing and community sponsorships for FamilyCare. For the past 7 years, Recko managed the REACH CDC’s public relations, marketing and communications efforts as well as their fundraising activities. She was responsible for overseeing all internal and external communications, marketing and public events, public relations, media affairs and special events.
Silverman will work with numerous partners and FamilyCare staff to focus on reducing health disparities in marginalized and underserved populations. Silverman brings a solid record of community outreach experience and has worked effortlessly with numerous community partners and state agencies regarding healthcare access and equity.
“FamilyCare is delighted to welcome these experienced and knowledgeable team players,” says Cindy Becker, Vice President of Community and Government Relations of FamilyCare. “Both Laura and Josie will work with internal and external stakeholders to further FamilyCare’s investment in improving health across the tri-counties.”
FamilyCare, Inc. is a Medicare and Medicaid managed care organization providing patient‐centered healthcare to Oregonians for more than 30 years. FamilyCare was the first health plan in Oregon to integrate models of physical and mental health and was the first Coordinated Care Organization in the tri‐county area certified by the Oregon Health Authority. The health plan serves more than 115,000 members. FamilyCare’s mission is, “Creating healthy individuals through innovative systems.
