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Once every 12 months, MassHealth members are required to go through the redetermination process to determine if they are still eligible for Medicaid. However, during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, MassHealth automatically maintained members’ coverage and...

Bundle up! Extreme cold is expected Friday morning through the weekend in MA. With subzero temperatures on the way, it is important to plan ahead to avoid issues like frostbite or hypothermia. Here are some tips for dealing with extreme cold: Stay indoors, if...

It's time for a new look! We're excited to share our new, refreshed logo with you! We hope you like it as much as we do!

Thanksgiving is a holiday often centered on eating, and with that can come nutritional challenges and lots of ways to fall into bad habits. The Nutrition Team at Manet has devised some ways to help you curb bad habits and survive this Thanksgiving with your diet...

Kelly Mota, BSN, RN  Kelly Mota joined Manet on September 6 as Director of Nursing & Clinical Services, and she hit the ground running, visiting all six Manet practice locations and getting to know staff and workflows at each site. Kelly’s nursing experience...

Manet Community Health Center is pleased to introduce our newest providers to the Manet Team! Imane Ouahidi, FNP-BC, to the Family Practice Team in North Quincy. Imane earned her master’s degree in health sciences as well as her FNP from the Massachusetts College of...

Manet is now offering online self-check, so patients can fill out all their necessary paperwork from the comfort of home, or wherever and whenever is most convenient for them. Prior to your visit, you will receive an email or text message with a message that looks...

As it passes its first-year milestone, Manet Community Health Center’s Attleboro site (Manet, Attleboro) has a lot to celebrate – with even more yet to come! Manet, Attleboro opened its doors at 8 North Main Street at the end of July, 2021 with the goal of increasing...

Please join us in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day – a day to remember without stigma those who have been lost to and affected by overdose deaths. Overdose is one of the world’s worst public health crises, and only through awareness and discussion can...

The Manet outreach team had a great time engaging the community at the Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. 35th Annual August Moon Festival in Quincy Center on Sunday, August 21. Shirley Fajardo (at right), Xuan Du, Nick Donovan (below left) and Ricky Chin, combined their...

A time to celebrate and give thanks! A highlight of Manet Community Health Center’s weeklong celebration of National Health Center Week (August 7-13) was a special recognition ceremony at its North Quincy practice site to thank Mayor Thomas Koch for his ongoing and...

Health Center Week Champion - Care Access We appreciate the support from our friends at Care Access, who are working to bring investigational therapies and research studies to people wherever they are, allowing more diverse communities and hard-to-reach populations to...

What are your overall impressions or feelings about the first year in Attleboro? Overall, I feel like the first year was a success. Though it was difficult opening a community health center in the midst of a pandemic, it was the right thing to do, and it was and...

Marissa Abdow, LICSW Marissa Abdow, a licensed independent clinical social worker, has joined Manet's Behavioral Health Services team, serving patients in Taunton and Attleboro. Her interest in the social work began at age 16, when she was as a Volunteer Friendly...

National Health Center Week (August 7-13, 2022) is an annual celebration to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers, which provide comprehensive care to more than 29 million patients at 11,000 service delivery sites across the...

All Manet sites will be closed on Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. If you need us, our sites in Hull, North Quincy and Taunton are open this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all sites will be open on Tuesday, July 5. As always, Manet patients can...

Do you need health insurance for you and your family? Or do you have questions about your coverage? Manet's certified navigators can help you determine your eligibility for free or low cost health coverage from MassHealth or the Health Connector, and help you maintain...

Our patients and their family members have great ideas and can offer excellent perspective on ways to improve our care and services. That's why we rely on our Patient and Family Advisory Council to help guide health center decision making with their valuable input and...

Above: Manet's CEO Cynthia Sierra (left) and Director of Community and Social Services Kim Kroeger accept the Partner of the Year Award.Manet celebrated Pride month throughout the month of June - with flags flying at each of its sites in Attleboro, Hull, Quincy and...

We couldn't be prouder! Manet Community Health Center’s Lead Patient Service Representative Hue Cam Diep received the Outstanding Community Health Center Employee Award at the Massachusetts League of Community Health Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration & Awards...

We are overjoyed to share that Hue Cam Diep, Lead Patient Service Representative at our North Quincy site, was selected by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to receive the Outstanding Community Health Center Employee Award! We are glad the League...

The temperature may not be giving any hints, but here's a sure sign that spring is on the way - the date for June Bloom 2022 is set and we're looking forward to seeing you at Lombardo's in Randolph on June 9 for an evening of inspiration, fundraising and fun! For more...

The Massachusetts Health Connector open enrollment period ended January 23, 2022, but you may still be able to enroll in coverage in certain circumstances even after open enrollment. Find out more here or make an appointment with one of Manet's Patient Navigators to...

Manet is collaborating with Care Access to bring access to new cutting edge clinical trials to the communities we serve. Care Access has a team of research and health care professionals stationed at our North Quincy location to make it easy for Manet patients and...

The Pandemic has resulted in many patients staying back from their preventative health care, which is so imperative to help identify and prevent health problems before they become serious. Your visit with your provider is an opportunity to monitor chronic conditions,...

        Flu season is on the way, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick and spreading germs. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to get a yearly flu shot. The CDC recommends flu vaccination for...

Thanks to Double ACS TV15 for their coverage of the ribbon cutting of our new Attleboro site! We are proud to serve this community! https://www.facebook.com/DoubleACS/videos/200269278811184

Happy National Health Center Week! Manet is proud to be among 52 Massachusetts community health centers - with more than 300 access sites - that serve over a million local residents. Nationally, we're among 1,400 community health centers that serve 30 million people....

Manet opened the doors to our newest location at 8 North Main Street in downtown Attleboro this week! “Manet comes to Attleboro after a significant and contemplative process that began in early 2019,” explains Manet’s CEO Cynthia Sierra. “We are extremely grateful for...

Did you know that Manet offers telehealth appointment options? Using your smartphone, computer or tablet, you can see and talk to your provider with the click of a link! It's safe, simple and secure and our team will walk you through it. Ask your care team if...

Congressman Jake Auchincloss and Mayor Shaunna O'Connell stopped in last week for a visit with Chief Executive Officer Cynthia Sierra and Chief Medical Officer Lily Yung, MD, at Manet's Taunton site. The meeting was an opportunity for the first-term representative to...

Manet also had the honor of hosting Congressman Stephen Lynch, Mayor Tom Koch and Quincy’s Department of Planning and Community Development (PCD) team at our North Quincy site last week to celebrate National Community Development Week. The group toured the space that...

As our nation continues to come to terms with its longstanding and systemic struggles with racism and health inequity, we’ve been heartened to see the bright spots in our communities, as individuals, community organizations and leaders come together to condemn racism...

Manet wants to hear from our patients about your experience with the health center and its services. To help us, we are holding private and confidential Focus Group interviews with patients who receive their care at Manet. We would like to learn your thoughts about:...

Thank You Service Award Recipients! Nineteen Manet staff members were recognized at a virtual All Staff meeting on January 26. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals for their dedicated service to the health center and to our patients: 40 Years:...

All Manet sites will be open until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31. All sites will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1. Our North Quincy, Taunton and Hull sites will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy New Year – please celebrate safely!

Getting the right care, in the right setting, at the right time is important. If you need prompt medical attention for a non-life threatening injury or illness, Manet offers same day/urgent care appointments for patients at all of our sites. We’re open six days a week...

All Manet sites will be closed today, Thursday, October 22,  from 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. for an All Staff Meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

We are pleased to announce that an exciting renovation project for our Houghs Neck practice location is set to begin October 5! The project will reconfigure the clinic’s space to better accommodate patient and staff needs, including creating larger examination rooms,...

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Get #VoteReady! Get registered! It's easy and we're happy to help! To register and/or request your ballot to vote by mail, click here: https://vot-er.org/manet/ or text "VOTE MANET" to 34444 Important dates to remember Deadline to...

Emergencies and disasters can happen any time but taking some simple steps now to improve your preparedness can help ensure that you and your family know what to do and how to stay safe during an emergency. This includes creating a family emergency plan that includes...

Claire Paduano, MD, joined the Manet Provider Team in August of 2020. She is a Family Medicine physician at our North Quincy site, where she cares for individuals and families across the age spectrum -- newborns, children, adults, and geriatrics. Dr. Paduano earned...

For your convenience, all of our Manet sites offer evening appointments and we’re open on Saturdays in North Quincy, Taunton, and Hull. Visit our Locations page for hours and directions.

Important Dates to Remember Massachusetts State Primary Election:September 1, 2020 Voter Registration Deadline: Aug. 22, 2020 (Federal Election) MA General Election:Nov 3, 2020 Voter Registration Deadline: Oct 24, 2020 MA Voting & Election InformationThe 2020...

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all Manet sites will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Please celebrate safely! **Remember, now is the time to book your appointments for physicals, immunizations, eye exams and other important health care...

The BMC Pharmacy at Manet is open to Manet patients and the community at large. 110 West Squantum StreetNorth Quincy617-638-8140 Most patients are eligible for home delivery services from BMC’s Cornerstone Health Solutions Pharmacy. The service is quick, easy,...

As people across our service area are adjusting to the “new normal” of social distancing and self-isolation for the greater good of helping to flatten the impact curve of COVID-19, Manet Community Health Center remains steadfast in its mission to serving our patients...

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Front line staff share some lighthearted moments at Manet's North Quincy site.

A HUGE thank you to Local 537 Pipefitters Union and ARC (American Refrigeration Company) for their donation of gloves, goggles and face shields. Business agent Tom Kerr is pictured at left making a delivery of the much needed equipment to protect our patients and...

Manet Prevention Specialist Jaimie Sprague took to the airways with Clayton Cheever of the Thomas Crane Public Library on QATV to promote the upcoming Narcan Training at the library on January 7 at 6:30 p.m. The training is free and open to the public.

Manet CEO Cynthia Sierra and Board Member Matt Littlefield went before the Hull Board of Selectmen this month to discuss ways the health center can collaborate more closely with the town and its other service agencies. "We are incredibly proud be part of the Hull...

Many thanks to Caps for Kids Beantown for delivering bag loads of beautiful handmade hats, scarves and mittens to help keep our pediatric patients warm and cozy this winter!

Last week, the Senate and House reached an agreement on potential offsets for a five-year extension of important public health programs, including the Community Health Centers Fund (CHCF), the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and the Teaching Health Centers...

Chih Chao "Justin" Yang, MD, MPH, has been named Medical Director of Manet’s new Urgent Care and Occupational Health Center, which is intended to open in the summer of 2020. Dr. Yang’s specialties include both Internal Medicine and Occupational Medicine. Since joining...

Manet's Prevention Team is grateful to the many generous and thoughtful donors who have been helping to supply our Mobile Outreach & Prevention van with personal care items, warm blankets and winter clothing. The team distributes these items to people they...

Open Enrollment is Nov. 1, 2019 - Jan. 23, 2020 Now is the time to enroll in, make changes to or ask questions about your health insurance coverage through the Massachusetts Health Connector. Manet's certified navigators can help you with your application and answer...

Health Center Funding Cliff Update On November 20, the president signed off on a bipartisan resolution from Congress to keep the federal government open until Friday, December 20. This spending bill also includes short-term funding for the Community Health Center...

Congressman Joseph Kennedy III stopped in to Manet's Taunton site on September 30 for what has become his annual visit with patients and staff. Making time in his busy schedule, the Congressman was eager to hear about health care issues affecting the Taunton and...

The Open Enrollment period for plans on the Massachusetts Health Connector is  November 1, 2019 to January 23, 2020. Our Certified navigators are here to help! Hotline: 857-403-1557 Open Enrollment is the time of the year when consumers can buy a new health insurance...

Health Center Funding Cliff Update With more than 70% of their federal grant funding hanging in the balance, health centers across the country are urging Congress to act immediately to extend long-term funding for the Community Health Center Fund, the National Health...

Who says you can't go home again? Well, author Thomas Wolfe did, but that hasn't stopped Kevin Silva from returning to his "home" at Manet. And Manet is pleased to welcome Kevin back, this time joining the senior management team as Senior Director of Operations....

"MEMA urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat. Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle, find an air-conditioned public space, cooling center, or other cool spot for relief, and watch for heat-related...

Manet has been selected by Stop & Shop store leadership in Quincy as the benefiting non-profit for its Community Bag Program for July. Manet will receive a $1 donation every time a $2.50 Community Bag is sold during the month of July at the...

Members of Manet Community Health Center's Prevention, Behavioral Health and Medication Assisted Treatment teams attended the recent Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta to discuss with experts from across the country what’s working in prevention and...

The Boston Globe ran a front page story on the longstanding partnership between Manet and the Quincy Police Department that pairs Manet Prevention Specilaists and Community Police Officers for home visits to residences where overdoses have occured. The program has...

Medical Assistants from across Manet recently completed a specialized training and development program, sponsored by the Mass League of Community Health Centers, aimed at advancing the Medical Assistant role. In their true "can do" fashion,...

During National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Manet extends a special thanks to our dedicated and caring nurses who provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. Our nurses deserve special recognition for their vast contributions and the...

Joseph Reardon will serve as the chair of the MCHF Board. Reardon is the immediate past president of Manet’s Board of Directors and is Vice President at Keohane Funeral Homes. His fellow Foundation Board members include:OVE Eric Cohen, MD,...