Ms. Clich has been part of the JTCHS family for 37 years

(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL –The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. (JTCHS) hosted a retirement celebration in honor of Ms. Clementine Clinch, a dedicated and beloved member of the JTCHS family for an impressive 37 years. The event, themed “37 Shades of Yellow” took place on Saturday, August 31, 2024,  at the JTCHS Barbara J. Jordan Health & Wellness Center in Miami Garden, serving as a fitting tribute to Ms. Clinch’s unwavering commitment and service.

The evening was a blend of nostalgia and celebration, as family, friends, colleagues, and community members gathered to honor Ms. Clinch’s remarkable career and contributions to JTCHS. Photo albums displayed at the venue showcased memorable moments and milestones from Ms. Clinch’s journey with JTCHS, sparking fond memories and stories among attendees.

“Ms. Clinch’s dedication and passion for JTCHS have been nothing short of inspiring,” said Ryan R. Hawkins, president and CEO of JTCHS. “We are immensely grateful for her 37 years of service and wish her the very best in her retirement.”

A proud graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Ms. Clinch has been a matriarch, leader and mentor throughout her tenure at JTCHS. For the past  19 years,  she served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO, where her exceptional skills and dedication were pivotal to the smooth operation of the organization.

“Her service and dedication will have lasting effects on the JTCHS family for years to come,” said Irene Taylor-Wooten, JTCHS Board Chair. The retirement celebration was not only a tribute to Ms. Clinch’s extensive career but also a heartfelt send-off into her new chapter of life.

The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County's preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, pharmacy, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org.

Photo 1: Ryan R. Hawkins, President and CEO of Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. (JTCHS) with Ms. Clementine Clinch at her retirement celebration,  honoring her 37 years of dedicated service to JTCHS.

Photo 2: Ms. Clementine Clinch, seated center, with members of the JTCHS Board of Directors (from left to right): Ms. Carla Jones-Brown, Ms. Thamara Labrousse, Ms. Tishria Mindingall, Ms. Lenora Yates, Mr. Sherwood DuBose, Ms. Angel D. Lightfoot, Ms. Irene Taylor-Wooten, Mr. Paul Roberts, Mr. David Williams, Jr., Ms. Isabella Rosete, and Mr. Robert Thomas.

Photo 3: Toni Thompson, executive vice president and chief ambulatory officer of JTCHS, with Ms. Clementine Clinch. On August 31,2024,  JTCHS hosted a retirement celebration for Ms. Clinch, who retired after 37 years of service to the organization.

Photo 4: Ms. Annie R. Neasman, former president and CEO of JTCHS, with Ms. Clementine Clinch during  the retirement celebration on August 31, 2024,  at the JTCHS Barbara J. Jordan Health & Wellness Center.

Photo 5: Ms. Clementine Clinch with her immediate family at the retirement celebration held in her honor, marking  37 years of service and dedication to Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc.

Photo 6: Photo albums displayed at Ms. Clementine Clinch’s retirement celebration, highlighting memorable moments and milestones from her 37- year journey with Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc.