News Archive - Sadler Health Center

Sadler CEO Calls for State Support of Community Health Centers

Sadler Health Center CEO Manal El Harrak joined the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) at a news conference today to underscore ongoing financial pressures facing federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the state.

Sadler To Host A Derby Night of Giving in Carlisle

Sadler Health Center will host A Derby Night of Giving on Sunday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Barn at Creek’s Bend in Carlisle, bringing the community together for an evening of food, festivities and fundraising to support access to care across Cumberland and Perry counties.

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

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 are still just discovering all that Sadler has to offer. […]

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