Join the OPTIMUS Foundation on Monday, June 8, 2026, on the breathtaking, championship Aspetuck Valley Country Club golf course in Weston, Connecticut. Proceeds will assist OPTIMUS Foundation, Inc. in supporting OPTIMUS Health Care, Inc. programs that promote the health and social welfare of the underserved community focusing on women, infants, and children with a special […]
Born in Honduras and raised in the United States, Dr. Jose Orellana brings over 25 years of experience to his role as Chief Medical Officer at Optimus Health Care. He earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and advanced his medical training with specialized education in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology […]
Thank you for supporting / joining us for our 8th Mental Health Symposium and for helping us mark the beginning of our 50 Years of Service celebration in such a meaningful way. Your contribution, presence, perspectives, and engagement made this community-wide conversation both powerful and timely.In a moment shaped by federal funding uncertainty, Medicaid instability, […]
Cindy Lopez serves as the Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer at Optimus Health Care. With more than 20 years of experience, she is a seasoned executive specializing in regulatory compliance, financial and internal investigations, as well as health care operations. Her extensive background enables her to effectively manage complex compliance and risk environments within […]
Michelle Rodriguez-Teixeira is a proud native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, born and raised in the very community she now serves. Her relationship with Optimus began in the 1990s—not as an employee, but as an uninsured patient. Experiencing the profound impact of accessible and compassionate healthcare firsthand ignited her passion for community health and inspired her steadfast […]
Thank you for supporting / joining us for our 8th Mental Health Symposium and for helping us mark the beginning of our 50 Years of Service celebration in such a meaningful way. Your contribution, presence, perspectives, and engagement made this community-wide conversation both powerful and timely.In a moment shaped by federal funding uncertainty, Medicaid instability, […]
We’re Optimustic About Your Health! This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Optimus Health Care: 50 years of service, growth, and commitment to community health. Our journey began on December 21, 1976, when we opened our doors as Bridgeport Community Health Center with a simple but powerful mission: to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to those […]
Optimus Health Care is celebrating significant advancements in patient engagement and operational efficiency thanks to the leadership of Gary Avery, whose vision continues to reshape how the organization connects with the communities it serves. As a champion for innovation, Avery spearheaded Optimus Health Care’s transition to Commure Engage, delivering immediate and measurable impact. Commure Engage […]
Bridgeport, CT, September 17, 2025 — Optimus Health Care welcomed legislators, corporate partners, and community leaders to its annual Legislative Breakfast, held on Wednesday, September 17, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. The event provided an important forum for dialogue on the future of community health care in Connecticut, focusing on the potential effects of impending […]