Senior Director of Public Health
Merlyn Hammer, MS, RN
Year of Hire
Education
2015, Long Term Care Administration (Advanced Certificate)
D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York
2014, Master of Science, Pharmaceutics
Long Island University, Suffern, New York
2012, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Professional Accomplishments
Western New York Trauma-Informed Care Champion Team – Cohort II
AmeriCorps Alumni
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and podcasts, painting, reading, learning new skills/hobbies and spending time with my family and friends
What does Growing Health® at Neighborhood Health Center mean to you?
Growing Health® means working collaboratively with patients, partners and the community to inspire and build a healthier world. Growing Health® takes into consideration all the factors of life than an individual or family may be exposed to and transforms it into a force of change that makes the present and future better for all.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?
The most inspiring part of my job is having a glimpse of how the roles of providers, patients and partners interconnect and can be made better by showing up for those in need and making changes, no matter how small or large.