Manet CHC News

Manet Community Health Center to Welcome a New Chief Executive Officer in September 2008

July 16, 2008: The Board of Directors of Manet Community Health Center is delighted to announce that Mr. Henry Tuttle has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer.  Henry Tuttle will join Manet in early September, and will be the fourth Chief Executive in the organization’s twenty-eight year history. 

Henry Tuttle was selected after an extensive five month search following the departure of Antonia (Toni) McGuire who left Manet in January 2008. Since 2004, Henry has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Outer Cape Health Services. Moreover, Henry is a graduate of Boston College, and has served in executive leadership positions in the healthcare, energy and philanthropic industries on both the east and the west coast.

Manet eagerly awaits Henry’s arrival. There are many exciting projects underway including an Electronic Medical Record conversion and implementation, and expectations of expanded services. Henry brings the proper leadership, experience and talent(s) that Manet needs going forward.

Read more in The Patriot Ledger

Connect to Health - February 2, 2008

On the afternoon of February 2, 2008, Manet Community Health Center participated in the first South Shore “Connect to Health” insurance outreach and enrollment event. Connect to Health was sponsored by the Commonwealth Connector, Manet Community Health Center, Quincy Medical Center, South Shore Hospital, and Caritas Hospital Norwood.

Working at the Quincy Kam Man shopping center and at Quincy Medical Center, Manet Outreach and Enrollment staff helped to enroll 12 people into affordable health insurance programs from the Commonwealth Connector, while 65 people had their general health insurance questions answered by staff from Manet, the Commonwealth Connector, and Quincy Medical Center.

If you have any questions about Connect to Health, or were unable to make it to the event and have any questions about insurance, please call our Community Outreach Worker at 617-376-3000 x. 3542.

If you are interested in hosting a health insurance outreach event on the South Shore, our team can travel to you! Please call to arrange a time.

Manet Recognized by Harvard Pilgrim for High Quality Care - December 2007

Manet Community Health Center is pleased to have received an important distinction and honor by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Manet has been named to the Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll. Harvard Pilgrim’s Honor Roll recognized Manet and Quincy Primary Care part of NEQCA (New England Quality Care Alliance) for providing excellence in primary care. Manet and the Quincy Primary Care group is the only group in NEQCA, and one of thirty recognized by Harvard Pilgrim.

William Brandon, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Manet stated, “We could not be more pleased at Manet to receive this recognition of our high quality care. Our dedication to providing superb and accessible primary care is our priority.”

Manet’s mission is to provide accessible, quality healthcare for all. Manet founded in 1979, is a five site community health center providing primary care via a family practice model. Manet’s offers pediatric, adult and geriatric health care, prenatal and women’s health care, chronic disease management, nutrition services, family violence prevention, translation and interpreter services, 24 hour on-call coverage, on-site lab services, and financial and enrollment counseling.

For more information click HERE.

Manet Fourth Annual Autumn Auction and Reception - October 18, 2007

On the evening of October 18th, 2007, Manet Community Health Center held its Fourth Annual Autumn Auction and Reception. Thanks to the generosity of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the event was held at BCBSMA’s elegant Seventh Floor Conference Center in North Quincy. Jay McQuaide, former WBZ news anchor and current BCBSMA Director of Internal Communications, emceed the evening and hosted Manet’s first ever live auction.

Guests enjoyed wine, hors d’oeuvres, and panoramic views of Boston while bidding on art, sports memorabilia, jewelry, and gifts.

Manet patient, photographer, and cancer survivor Stephen Gore spoke about how Manet’s preventative care saved his life. Stephen’s photographs of Hull and Boston were among the numerous works of art that were up for bidding.

Manet CEO Antonia McGuire presented the Manet Medallion award to BCBSMA. Accepting the award is Maureen Coneys of BCBSMA. The Manet Medallion is presented annually to an organization or individual who exemplifies and enhances Manet’s mission of providing quality, accessible health care for all.

Breast Cancer Month, Lee National Denim Day - October 2007

Each Manet site, including North Quincy, Manet at Quincy Medical Center, Hough’s Neck, Snug Harbor and Manet at Hull contributed greatly to this very important cause and helped to reach Manet’s overall goal. The goal this year was to raise $1,000.00 for Breast Cancer research and through the efforts of all those involved that goal was met to make this years efforts a great success.

Led by Nancy Quilty of Manet’s North Quincy site, the staff and supporters of Manet Community Health Center took the month of October by force with the idea to educate and help raise awareness for such an important cause. The month began with Lee Denim Day, in which staff members donated a minimum of five dollars in order to wear their jeans on the first Friday of October and had many staff donate ten dollars in order to continue this throughout the entire month of October. October ended with Manet reaching its goal to spread awareness and raise money for the problem that is Breast Cancer.

Breast Cancer and Cancer in general is an epidemic in the world we live in today. With thousands upon thousands of people being affected everyday by this horrible disease, it is important for everyone to do their part in trying to help educate and find an eventual cure to this terrible problem. Manet Community Health Center did just that in reaching their goal to raise money for the research needed in order to cure this horrible disease and pledges to do their part in the coming years as well.

Wolly Walk - August 18, 2007

The first-ever Wolly Walk sponsored by the Friends of Wollaston Beach (FWB) took place on Saturday morning, August 18, 2007.

Friends and walkers gathered at Caddy Park for a 10:00a.m. start on a simply spectacular, cool, and sunny morning reflecting on the significance of Wollaston Beach and the year’s accomplishments. FWB and Manet supporters together provided water, giveaways and encouragement.

Kristen Awed-Ladas is the founding President, and Dick Herbert, Vice-President respectively of the FWB. The FWB incorporated in 2006, is a not-for-profit organization conceived and dedicated to: promoting public use of Wollaston Beach, preserving and protecting the fragile ecosystems, and addressing the quality of life issues relating to the Beach. The goal of the Association is to promote the wise use and preservation of the Beach, encouraging volunteerism, alerting others to issues affecting the Beach through educational, cultural, social and civic programs, and advocating on behalf of Beach users.

Today walk was a true celebration of the beauty of Wollaston Beach and its “Road to Fitness”. Walkers were able to mark their strides by the gorgeous and recently installed granite mile markers (every 1/8 mile) crafted by Monti Granite Co. of West Quincy. The “Road to Fitness” is a joint project of the MA Department Of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Manet Community Health Center. “The Road to Fitness” was made possible only through the following generous mile markers sponsors that include: The Friends of Wollaston Beach (FWB), Congressman William Delahunt, Representative Bruce J. Ayers, City Council President Doug Gutro, Previous Ward 6 Councilor Alicia Gardner, Quincy Medical Center, Arbella Insurance Charitable Foundation, The Family of Joseph W. and Ruth D. Cadigan, Fallon Ambulance Service, South Shore YMCA, Telephone Workers Credit Union, and Tony’s Clam Shop.

Manet Community Health Center is delighted and honored to be the recipient of the Friends of Wollaston Beach’s 2007 Wolly Walk!

**** For more information on the FWB please visit their website at www.wollastonbeach.org.

New Providers - August 2007

Mileage Markers - April 23, 2007

Manet Community Health Center, Inc. in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is very excited to announce an historic event that is designed to promote good health and fitness for the entire community.

Granite mileage markers measuring 12” X 20” hand etched with the name and when applicable, the logo of the donor, will be embedded in the sidewalk along the newly redeveloped Quincy Shore Drive. The markers have been made possible through the philanthropy of the following individuals, organizations and corporations:

Arbella Insurance
Representative Bruce J. Ayers
Family of Joseph W. and Ruth D. Cadigan
Congressman Bill Delahunt
Fallon Ambulance
Friends of Wollaston Beach
City Council member Alicia Gardner
City Council member Doug Gutro
Quincy Medical Center
South Shore YMCA
Telephone Workers Credit Union
Tony’s Clam Shop

This project is a direct result of the dedicated resolve of Manet’s Development Committee whose members include: Alicia Gardner, Kathleen Gavin-Robinson, Linda Kelly, Rob Littlefield, Barbara Morris, Joe Renzi, Betty Swanton and Carolyn Cashman Skaves. Manet Community Health Center is very grateful to Monti Granite in Quincy for their assistance in designing and producing such an exquisite finished product.

The mileage markers will be placed an 1/8th of a mile apart, for a span of two miles, running parallel along the ocean seawall as an incentive for walkers and runners alike to challenge themselves on their personal health and fitness program.

Manet Community Health Center has been providing health care services for the past 28 years to the citizens of Quincy, Hull and surrounding south shore communities. More than 14 thousand patients were seen in the past year in over 55 thousand visits. Manet is committed to providing accessible, quality healthcare for all.

This project began as a fundraising effort on behalf of the many programs Manet offers its patients but quickly expanded into an important event. It brought together the non-profit community as well as the business community to stress the advantages of a good fitness program as well as the importance of high-quality health care to all our neighbors.

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