OVHC Welcomes Two Providers

April Vella-Powell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC      Marissa Irwin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

We are delighted to announce the addition of two exceptional healthcare professionals to our team—April Vella-Powell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC and Marissa Irwin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C.

Marissa brings a wealth of experience, having earned her Associate of Science Degree in Nursing in 2011, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019. She recently achieved her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, in 2023 from Youngstown State University. Marissa’s diverse clinical background includes training in Family/Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Critical Care Medicine, OR Nursing, Cardiology, and Post-Surgical care.

April Vella-Powell, a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. With extensive experience gained as a registered nurse at Trinity Health System and The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, April has honed her skills in trauma and cardiac care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013, graduating Cum Laude from Ohio University, and later completed her Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus in Family Practice from The University of Cincinnati in 2015.

Please join us in welcoming Marissa and April to the Ohio Valley Health Center family. Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we provide to our community!