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Executives

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DR. RENA DOUSE, DNP, FNP-C
Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Douse is a highly accomplished and experienced Chief Executive Officer at J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center. With a background as a board-certified family nurse practitioner, she holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Troy University with a concentration in Clinical and Executive Leadership, a Master of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Throughout her 24-year career, she has continually pursued education and advancement. Dr. Douse’s expertise spans policy development, procedure implementation, and service expansion. She’s a valuable resource for the JCLPHCC team, peers, clients, and community partners. She has demonstrated leadership in various roles and has been recognized by Leadership Savannah and health collaboratives in Georgia. With her adaptability and extensive healthcare and administrative experience, she effortlessly connects with diverse populations and professionals. Dr. Douse remains dedicated to personal and professional growth and seeks knowledge to further improve the healthcare field.

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HILTON FORDHAM
Chief Operations Officer

Hilton L. Fordham, Jr. serves as the Chief Operations Officer and Corporate Compliance Officer for J. C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center. He holds a Bachelor of Science and MPA from Savannah State University as well as an MPH from Armstrong Atlantic State University.

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DR. MIKE ADAMS
Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Adams, CMO has been a Staff Physician at JC Lewis Primary Health Care Center since 2007. He has also been a Staff Physician and U.S. Civil Surgeon at Chatham County Health Department since 2005.

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DR. KEARRA MCKINNEY
Chief Clinical Officer

Dr McKinney is a Michigan native with over 15 years of experience working in the medical field and has a passion for eliminating health disparities and serving the indigent and underserved. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Science in Nursing from South University. She also received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a focus on organizational leadership from South University.

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DR. DENNIS M. KORKORYI, JR
Director of Finance

Dr. Dennis M. Korkoryi Jr. is a business management professional with over ten years of experience in team management, organizational development, training & development, strategy formulation, and financial accounting and reporting in the healthcare sector. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central University, Accra, Ghana, a Master of Business Administration from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, and a Doctor of Business Administration from South University, Savannah, Georgia. He is passionate about teamwork, communication, customer service, and supporting the less privileged in society.

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BEVERLY DEAS
Executive Administrative Assistant

Beverly Deas is a multi-disciplinary Executive Administrative Assistant who is passionate about solving communication problem through type, data entry and graphic design.  Beverly’s support and coordinating skills makes her a great fit for the JCLPHCC T.E.A.M.   Beverly hails from Buffalo, NY and has been a resident of Savannah since 2006.

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CHIQUITA HANNA
Human Resources Director

Chiquita Hanna is a native of Southwest GA and has made Savannah her home for the past 18 years.  Chiquita holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Saint Leo University as well as a MBA in Human Resources Management from AIU.  Guided by the philosophy of being of service to others, she is known for her collaborative leadership style, promoting open communication and teamwork, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and valuing the contributions of each team member.

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Dr. Rena Douse
Chief Executive Officer
There is no place I’d rather be than at J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center. The work we do for the community really does add to the happiness. I will remain focused on how we can work as a team to improve the lives of the underserved population. “Quality Healthcare for All” is not just a slogan, it’s our promise. This is a promise that we are all dedicated to keeping
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Hilton Fordham
Chief Operations Officer
I enjoy working for J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care because it gives me the opportunity to assist others in improving their quality of life through the comprehensive services we provide. Knowing that I am making a difference in the lives of others, by ensuring that we hire the best staff, to provide these services, is extremely rewarding.
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Beverly Deas
Executive Administrative Assistant
Very few people get to do something in life that really impact a community. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to serve and help provide quality healthcare to the Chatham county area. It’s an added bonus when you get to do this with a dynamic T.E.A.M.