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Sadler Health Center Appoints Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu as Interim Chief Medical Officer

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Jan. 22, 2026) – Sadler Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Lakshmi Polavarapu, MD as interim chief medical officer. This appointment reflects Sadler’s planned leadership succession and Dr. Polavarapu’s deep clinical expertise, collaborative leadership style and strong alignment with the organization’s mission and values. In her role, Dr. Polavarapu provides […]

Sadler Strengthens Dental Team to Expand Access to Care

Sadler Health Center has strengthened its dental team with the addition of two providers: Christa Peyton, DDS, who sees patients at the Carlisle and Loysville locations, and Naomi Mulgrew, RDH, serving patients at Sadler’s Mechanicsburg facility.

Sadler Marks National Health Center Week

100+ Years of Care – Still Our Community’s Best-Kept Secret CARLISLE, Pa. (Aug. 4, 2025) – Sadler Health Center’s story began more than 100 years ago in Carlisle. Today, it continues to grow – meeting the evolving health care needs of individuals and families across Cumberland and Perry counties. Yet, beyond the Carlisle area, many […]

Sadler Health Center Welcomes Optometrist Dr. Troy Hosey

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (June 16, 2025) – Sadler Health Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Troy Hosey as the new optometrist serving patients at its West Shore Center located at 5210 E. Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg. Dr. Hosey brings a strong commitment to personalized, high-quality eye care for individuals and families in our community. At Sadler, […]

Sadler Health Center Urges State Support for Community Health Centers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 8, 2025) – Sadler Health Center CEO Manal El Harrak joined the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) yesterday to emphasize the urgent need for state funding to support federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) – or community health centers – across the commonwealth. “Community health centers provide affordable quality care – […]

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