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Manet Community Health Center Receives MHQP Patient Experience Award

Manet Community Health Center Receives MHQP Patient Experience Award

Manet is among top primary care practices in the state recognized for best-in-class patient experience, based on results of annual statewide survey conducted by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP). Manet Community Health Center (Manet) is pleased to announce...

Extreme Cold Safety Tips

Extreme Cold Safety Tips

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...

Manet’s new logo reveal!

Manet’s new logo reveal!

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!

Giving Thanks to our Donors

Manet welcomed some of its most ardent supporters for an intimate appreciation reception at Tosca in Hingham on October 27. “This was an opportunity for us to say, “thank you” to those who have supported us throughout the year with a lighthearted evening of friendship...

Healthy Eating for the Holidays

Healthy Eating for the Holidays

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...

Don’t Let the Flu Get You!

https://youtube.com/shorts/TX1IE2oRC7c?feature=share   Getting your flu shot is one way to protect yourself and those around you from getting sick this fall and winter. Everyone 6 months an older should get a flu vaccine. MANET PATIENTS, you can get your flu shot...

Achoo! Is it a cold, RSV, COVID-19 or the flu?

Achoo! Is it a cold, RSV, COVID-19 or the flu?

      Falling leaves and dipping temperatures are a reminder that cold and flu season is on the way – and it looks like we could be in for a tough one! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is already reporting early increases in seasonal...

Introducing Our Newest Providers

Introducing Our Newest Providers

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...

October E-Newsletter

Read our latest e-newsletter to find out what's happening at Manet- who's new, the latest on COVID-19 and lots more! Not on our mailing list? Sign up here

Check This Out: A New Way to Check In!

Check This Out: A New Way to Check In!

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...

COVID-19 Booster Update

COVID-19 Booster Update

Here's the latest on COVID-19 vaccine boosters: What was approved? Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 31, 2022. On September 1, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and...

International Overdose Day – August 31

International Overdose Day – August 31

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...

Team Manet “Wheels” ‘Em in at the August Moon Festival!

Team Manet “Wheels” ‘Em in at the August Moon Festival!

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...

National Health Center Week 2022

National Health Center Week 2022

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...

Sponsor Spotlight

Sponsor Spotlight

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...

Manet Welcomes Marissa Abdow & Abigail Benson!

Manet Welcomes Marissa Abdow & Abigail Benson!

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...

Celebrate National Health Center Week With Us!

Celebrate National Health Center Week With Us!

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...

Have a Safe and Happy 4th!

Have a Safe and Happy 4th!

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...

Health Insurance Help is Here!

Health Insurance Help is Here!

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...

Join our Patient and Family Advisory Council

Join our Patient and Family Advisory Council

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...

Free COVID-19 at-home test kits

Free COVID-19 at-home test kits

You can pick up free COVID-19 at-home test kits at any Manet location. Manet, Attleboro, 8 N. Main St. 508-205-4600 Manet, Houghs Neck, 1193 Sea St. 617-471-8683 Manet, Hull, 180 G. Washington Blvd. 781-925-4550 Manet, N. Quincy, 110 W. Squantum St. 617-376-3000...

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinic Updates

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinic Updates

Manet offering COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older With approval from federal and state health officials handed down last week, Manet is now offering COVID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older. Manet offers vaccines and boosters for everyone...

Manet shows its Pride!

Manet shows its Pride!

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...

Lights, Camera, Cam!

Lights, Camera, Cam!

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...

A Blooming Success!

A Blooming Success!

June Bloom 2022 is in the books and we wish to thank everyone who helped make it a fun, meaningful and memorable evening, as we honored our incredible Manet Medallion recipients!More than 300 guests gathered at Lombardo's on June 9 for June Bloom 2022, which raised...

Congratulations 恭喜, Cam!

Congratulations 恭喜, Cam!

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...

A Blooming Success!

Save the Date for June Bloom 2022!

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...

Did You Miss Open Enrollment?

Did You Miss Open Enrollment?

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...

Alzheimer’s Study Enrolling Participants

Alzheimer’s Study Enrolling Participants

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...

Returning to Primary Care!

Returning to Primary Care!

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,...

Accessing your Vaccine Card—a helpful hint!

When accessing your vaccine card on the state's MyVaxRecord website, please make sure that you have entered the information that you used when you registered for your vaccine. It’s likely your vaccine record is in the Massachusetts Immunization Information System...

Get your test kits here!

Get your test kits here!

Manet has COVID-19 at-home test kits available for community residents to pick up at each of our Manet locations. Click here to find your nearest Manet location or see below for details. Call first to arrange a pick up time. Manet, Attleboro, 8 N. Main St....

New Tool for Residents to Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Card

Massachusetts residents now have a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history. The new tool allows people who were vaccinated in Mass. to access their own vaccination history and generate a digital COVID-19 vaccine card. How It...

Holiday Hours

We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday week. Please note our holiday schedule: Christmas Eve: Friday, December 24 - All Manet sites open until 3 p.m. Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25 - All Manet sites closed New Year's Eve: Friday, December 31 - All Manet...

COVID-19 Booster Shot Update

Things have been moving quickly on the COVID-19 vaccine front, with approval for both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots granted this week. Here is an update with the latest information to answer some essential questions you may have and to help...

COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Booster Update

In accordance with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pfizer COVID-19 Booster is now available to: Individuals 65 years of age and older. Individuals 18-64 years of age at risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying...

September E-Newsletter

      Read our latest e-newsletter to find out what's happening at Manet -- who's new, the latest on COVID-19 and lots more! Not on our mailing list yet? Sign up here.

Manet Patient Flu Clinics

Manet Patient Flu Clinics

        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...

Celebrate National Health Center Week!

Celebrate National Health Center Week!

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....

Thanks to DoubleACSTV15 for their coverage of the ribbon cutting of our new Attleboro site!

Thanks to our Vaccine Volunteers!

A Job Well Done! With a delectable luncheon generously provided by Fuji at WoC, the Manet team gathered to celebrate the incredible contributions of our Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Volunteers who staffed the Quincy community vaccine clinic at 180 Old Colony...

Who Should Get Tested for COVID-19?

Who Should Get Tested for COVID-19?

Testing remains an important tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You should get tested if you: have symptoms of COVID-19 do not have symptoms but are not fully vaccinated and have: had close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 taken part in higher-risk...

Making it Easier to #GettheVax

Making it Easier to #GettheVax

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Manet offers free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone in our community age 12 and older. No insurance is needed (though we will ask for your information). We offer vaccines at our Manet sites, as well as a variety of pop-up locations in the...

Busting Myths to Beat COVID-19

Busting Myths to Beat COVID-19

As infection levels begin to inch back upwards, health care providers and public health officials are urgently encouraging everyone who is able to get the vaccine as the best way to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 infections this summer and fall. This can seem like...

We’re Open in Attleboro!

We’re Open in Attleboro!

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...

Manet Community Health Center to Open New Site in Attleboro

Attleboro, MA (July 15, 2021) – Manet Community Health Center (Manet) has announced it will open a satellite health center in downtown Attleboro, at 8 North Main Street, on July 19. “Manet comes to Attleboro after a significant and contemplative process that began in...

COVID-19 Homebound Vaccination Program Expanded

COVID-19 Homebound Vaccination Program Expanded

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides in-home vaccinations to Massachusetts residents who are unable to leave their homes to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. In-home vaccinations are now available for anyone who is unable to get to a vaccine location. Individuals...

Ask your Care Team about Telehealth!

Ask your Care Team about Telehealth!

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...

Meet Our New Management Team Members!

Angela Reda, RN We are pleased to welcome Angie as Manet's Director of Nursing! She comes to Manet with more than 20 years of nursing and management experience, including behavioral health and community health center settings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Angie...

Congressman Auchincloss visits Manet Taunton

Congressman Auchincloss visits Manet Taunton

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...

Celebrating Community Development Week

Celebrating Community Development Week

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...

Thanks to our Amazing Volunteers!

Thanks to our Amazing Volunteers!

As we increase our COVID-19 vaccine capacity and our clinics ramp up to accommodate expanded eligibility, we want to take a moment to thank the nearly 60 dedicated volunteers who help us do this work. We deeply appreciate their tireless energy and assistance. We...

Attorney General Stops by Quincy Vaccine Clinic

Attorney General Stops by Quincy Vaccine Clinic

On Saturday, April 10, Attorney General Maura Healey stopped in to say hello to volunteers and staff at Manet Community Health Center’s vaccine clinic at 180 Old Colony Ave., which the health center runs in partnership with the City of Quincy. An incredible 770 doses...

Manet Clinics Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

Manet Clinics Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

For now, Manet will only offer the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. The US government has paused use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine because six people (out of 7 million vaccinations) experienced a possible serious side effect. Scientists are now reviewing...

All Are Welcome Here.

All Are Welcome Here.

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...

Information about the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

In response to today’s recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to pause administration of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines due to an extremely rare condition reported in six individuals...

Your Input Can Help Us Improve Our Services

Your Input Can Help Us Improve Our Services

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:...

State announces vaccine timeline for all residents

State announces vaccine timeline for all residents

Governor Baker today announced the dates that all remaining residents and certain worker groups will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Timeline for remaining groups: March 22: Residents 60+ and certain workers April 5: Residents 55+ and residents with one certain...

Get the Facts. Trust the Vax.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you are eligible is one more thing you can do help to keep the ones you care about safe and healthy. This, along with wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and washing your hands frequently, will help our community get...

Manet Clinics Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Dear Manet Patients, Massachusetts recently announced that as of February 18, the following individuals can receive vaccine: Individuals 65 and older Health care workers Home-based health care workers First responders Staff or residents of congregate care settings...

Manet Clinics Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

Hull Community Vaccine Clinic

In partnership with the Town of Hull, Manet Community Health Center is offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for those 75+ (in line with current eligibility guidelines) Wednesday, February 17Hull High School  -  gymnasium180 Main St, Hull An appointment is required. No...

Health Insurance Help

Open Enrollment Extended! The Massachusetts Health Connector has extended its annual open enrollment period until March 23 in recognition of the pandemic and the economic impact families are facing. Manet's certified navigators are available to help anyone in the...

Who’s New at Manet?

Marjanna Barber-Dubois, Quality Manager Meet Manet’s new Quality Manager, Marjanna Barber-Dubois! Marjanna has honed her quality improvement skills over the past 12 years in several different roles. Most recently, she served as a Quality and Safety Specialist at...

Celebrating Service Milestones

Celebrating Service Milestones

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:...

Manet Community Health Center Announces 2021 Slate of Officers

The Manet Community Health Center Board of Directors convened their Annual Meeting in December, renewed their commitments and installed board officers for 2021. Board of Directors officers for 2021 include Quincy resident and attorney Robert J. Griffin, who will serve...

Use All Our Tools to Beat COVID-19

Use All Our Tools to Beat COVID-19

In Addition to Getting Vaccinated, Don't Forget Testing, Social Distancing, Mask Wearing and Hand Washing! Manet continues to offer COVID-19 testing for anyone in the community (not just Manet patients) experiencing symptoms or who has had close contact with someone...

Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccination Under Way

Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccination Under Way

Despite a sloppy, wet curveball from Mother Nature, Manet began Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccination for its patients age 75 and older at 180 Old Colony Ave. in Quincy on Monday, February 1. During its first session, which was pushed up several hours to beat the impending...

Manet Clinics Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

Online Vaccine Scheduling coming soon!

In accordance with State guidance, Manet will happily begin phase 2 vaccination for our patients age 75 years and older next week. Please keep an eye on our website for more information about how to schedule your appointment online. We will be also be reaching out to...

Manet Clinics Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Update

As your Primary Care Provider, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to stay healthy! Massachusetts is presently in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and Manet has received the COVID-19 Vaccine and is following the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Vaccination Protocol. Following are some frequently asked questions and answers that may help you better understand the vaccine and the distribution process.

Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

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!

Manet Doc Shares His Vaccine Experience

Manet Doc Shares His Vaccine Experience

Dr. Justin Yang, director of Manet's Urgent Care Center, gives a thumbs-up while getting his COVID-19 vaccination today at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Yang was part of the BMC/Pfizer COVID vaccine trial, but he received the placebo (saline injection). As a study...

Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 – Our Navigators Can Help!

Open Enrollment is coming! November 1, 2020-January 23, 2021 Open enrollment period is the time of year when people who are applying for health insurance can enroll or change a plan for any reason. Shopping begins November 1 for coverage that starts January 1, 2021. ...

Houghs Neck Renovations to Begin Oct. 5

Houghs Neck Renovations to Begin Oct. 5

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,...

Get #VoteReady!

Get #VoteReady!

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...

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

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...

Introducing Manet’s newest provider:  Claire Paduano, MD!

Introducing Manet’s newest provider: Claire Paduano, MD!

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...

Our evening hours are resuming!

Our evening hours are resuming!

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.

Happy National Health Center Week

August 9th - 15th, 2020 It is National Health Center Week (NHCW) at Manet - a time when we would normally host a week-long line up of events at each of our sites to invite new and prospective patients and community members to stop by and learn more about Manet. This...

Come See Our New Space!

Take a virtual tour of our new Community Outreach and Prevention Services Office at 549 Washington Street in Quincy. Join Kim Kroeger, Manager of Manet's Prevention Services Program, as she introduces you to her team and shows you are around their new space.

Support the work we do at Manet

Support the work we do at Manet

As our name Manet (in Latin it remains) implies, we remain steady and strong because of your generosity, your support and your confidence in our mission to leave no person unserved, or without equitable access to comprehensive, inclusive, health care. Thank you!

Protect Yourself from EEE

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has identified an increased risk of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in humans in certain parts of the state, including Bristol and Plymouth counties. As a result, aerial spraying of pesticides in areas known to harbor...

Masks Make a Difference!

Masks Make a Difference!

Experts agree that wearing face masks in public settings can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, yet they are most effective when everyone uses them. The spread of COVID-19 can be reduced when masks are used along with other preventive measures, including social...

It’s Not Just Civic Duty, It’s Your Right!

It’s Not Just Civic Duty, It’s Your Right!

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...

Stop the Spread COVID-19 Testing in Taunton

Stop the Spread COVID-19 Testing in Taunton

As part of the Commonwealth’s strategic testing program to stop the spread of COVID-19 in communities across Massachusetts, Manet Community Health Center will be offering free community COVID-19 testing at several locations in Taunton through September 16. Residents...

Independence Day Holiday Hours

Independence Day Holiday Hours

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...

Get tested for COVID-19

Have you attended a large gathering? The Commonwealth is urging anyone who has attended a large gathering in the past two weeks to get tested for COVID-19. This testing will be provided at no cost to you. Manet is providing testing from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at our North...

Manet is open and here to help!

Manet is open and here to help!

Dear Patients, Thank you for choosing us to be your health care provider. It is our pleasure to serve you. In alignment with Governor Baker’s plans for Re-Opening, we, like other health centers, hospitals and health care organizations across the state and nation and...

#MAthanks Video from Manet

From our team to all of the essential workers out there, thank you for all you do to keep our communities safe and healthy! #MAthanks #ValueCHCs

Manet Medication Assisted Treatment (MMAT) Patient Support Group

Manet Medication Assisted Treatment (MMAT) Patient Support Group

Manet is hosting free weekly support group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. through May 20 via Zoom for patients of the MMAT program. There is no commitment to attend all sessions—while we would love group members to build connections and see familiar faces, there is no...

Wanted!

Have you seen these? Our supply of nasopharyngeal swab test kits is running low and they are getting hard to find. Please let us know if you have any to share. Contact giving@manetchc.org.

Emotional Support

Emotional Support

During this unprecedented time, it can feel overwhelming to receive constant messages about COVID-19. Take care of your emotional health and help others do the same. If you need emotional support during these stressful times: Call 2-1-1 and choose the “CALL2TALK”...

Virtual Patient Support Groups

Virtual Patient Support Groups

We understand that this is a difficult time and that our patients may be experiencing anxiety and stress related to the pandemic. Our staff is here to help. Manet is offering a free support group for Manet patients via Zoom every Friday at 9 a.m. through May 15....

Prescriptions Delivered with No Shipping Fee

Prescriptions Delivered with No Shipping Fee

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,...

Help is Needed

Help is Needed

Please keep the donations coming! (left) The Quincy Fire Department stopped by Manet's North Quincy site to share their supply of goggles, gloves and gowns and we received 3D printed face shields Stoss Landscape Urbanism (middle) and Makers Workshop (right). Your...

Manet Offers Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing/Urgent Care

Manet Offers Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing/Urgent Care

(left) The newly erected COVID-19 Drive-through Testing Tent at Manet's North Quincy site opened this week. (right) Staff getting ready for the opening.Manet this week began offering drive-through testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at our North Quincy...

Community Resources During COVID-19

Helpful Resources from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 Information Visit  https://www.mass.gov/covid19 for the latest news, case counts, and lab testing results. Call 2-1-1 with questions Text the keyword COVIDMA to 888-777 to receive...

Manet is on the front lines and ready to serve

Manet is on the front lines and ready to serve

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...

Thank you Local 537 & ARC!

Thank you Local 537 & ARC!

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...

A Message to Manet Patients About Telehealth Options

Dear Manet Patients, We understand these are trying times and that you may have concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to best keep you and your family, friends and neighbors safe and healthy. Please know that our health care team, including providers who...

Fair Foods Cancelled

To all Fair Foods customers: Due to the ongoing public gathering restrictions around the Coronavirus/COVID-19 public health emergency, all Fair Foods operations are suspended as of March 16, 2020. If you need assistance with accessing food, the Massachusetts 211...

BMC Pharmacy is Coming to Manet!

BMC Pharmacy is Coming to Manet!

Manet Community Health Center's pharmacy at 110 West Squantum Street, North Quincy will become BMC Pharmacy at Manet on March 16!  Until then, our pharmacy remains open and staff are available to assist. Existing pharmacy customers should call 617-638-8140 to ensure...

Manet Community Health Center Honors Employees

Manet Community Health Center Honors Employees

Employees Recognized for Years of Service and Service Excellence At a special “All Staff” meeting held at the Tirrell Room in Quincy this month, Manet Community Health Center (Manet) bestowed five employees with its Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Award for...

Getting the Word Out

Getting the Word Out

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.

Robert’s Story

Robert’s Story

Robert didn’t realize just how much he needed Manet when he first came in last year to seek treatment for a minor skin rash. But after talking with him, Dr. Justin Yang knew that Robert needed more than an ointment or salve, he needed help with his substance use...

We’re front page news!

We’re front page news!

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...

Hats off to Caps for Kids!

Hats off to Caps for Kids!

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!

Take action to help ensure long-term funding for health centers!

Take action to help ensure long-term funding for health centers!

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...

Dr. Yang named Director of Urgent Care and Occupational Health

Dr. Yang named Director of Urgent Care and Occupational Health

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...

Thank you from Manet’s Prevention Team

Thank you from Manet’s Prevention Team

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...

Danielle’s Story

Danielle’s Story

MaryAnn Dakkak, MD, (left) Family Medicine/Obstetrics, and Danielle "I felt like I could breathe for the first time." Looking back, Danielle says that finding her way to Manet for her prenatal care “was the best thing that ever happened.” At the time, she was upset...

It’s Thank you Thursday!

It’s Thank you Thursday!

Thank you to all of our supporters who answered our call on GivingTuesday! Your generosity has helped kick-off our year-end campaign and has put us on track for a strong 2020! Read on to learn how your support is changing lives!

Will You Make Manet Part of Your Giving Story?

Will You Make Manet Part of Your Giving Story?

Manet will be joining the global generosity movement known as #GivingTuesday on December 3, 2019 by sharing our supporters' giving stories. Please consider making a donation and letting us know why you support Manet. We'll share your giving story on our social media...

Need Insurance Help?

Need Insurance Help?

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...

Meet our newest providers!

William O'Shea, ANP-C Internal/Adult Medicine, Taunton William O'Shea, RN, MSN, AGNP-BC has joined the adult medicine team at Manet's Taunton site. If he looks familiar to you, it's no surprise. Bill has served as a registered nurse at Manet since 2016 and gained his...

Take action to help ensure long-term funding for health centers!

Health Center Advocacy

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...

Meet our newest providers!

Manet is pleased to welcome two new providers to our Family Medicine teams in Houghs Neck and Hull! Brian Kroener, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Houghs Neck Dr. Kroener specializes in family medicine and sees patients of all ages at Manet’s Houghs Neck practice site. He...

Thanks for stopping in!

Thanks for stopping in!

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...

Get ready for open enrollment

Get ready for open enrollment

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...

Take action to help ensure long-term funding for health centers!

Health Center Advocacy

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...

September is Healthy Aging Month

Manet is teaming up with the Quincy Housing Authority to help residents stay healthy as they age Wednesday, September 25, 201911 a.m. to noon 26 Figurehead Lane, Quincy Join Kathleen Neimann, ANPC, an adult nurse practitioner at Manet Community Health Center’s Snug...

Kevin Silva Returns to Manet as Senior Director of Operations

Kevin Silva Returns to Manet as Senior Director of Operations

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....

Flu Season is Coming!

The best way to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications is with a flu shot. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine each year by the end of October. Manet Patients: Call your Manet site to schedule...

In the Community

Team Manet was out in force for International Overdose Awareness Day vigils and events in Taunton (left), Braintree (middle), and Weymouth (right). Navigator Xuan Du (right) and Prevention Specialist Charles Boateng (not...

Health Center Advocacy

Health Center Funding Alert Community Health Center Funding expires on September 30, 2019. We need you to keep health centers and health center patients at the forefront of Congressional members’ minds. Take Action Now

MEMA: Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

MEMA: Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

"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 Celebrates 40 Years of Caring

Manet Celebrates 40 Years of Caring

Event raises $113K for health center programs and services Despite the stormy weather that prompted a last minute venue change, Manet Community Health Center celebrated its 40th anniversary with more than 250 guests, including patients, donors, vendors, elected...

Manet On the Road

Manet On the Road

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...

Partnership, Program Offers Hope and is Making a Difference

Partnership, Program Offers Hope and is Making a Difference

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...

Congrats to our Medical Assistants!

Congrats to our Medical Assistants!

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,...

Thanks to our Nurses!

Thanks to our Nurses!

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...

Introducing the MCHF Board Members

Introducing the MCHF Board Members

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,...

When someone is doing something well, you should tell them…

When someone is doing something well, you should tell them…

Often, it’s the little things that matter the most. That’s what Jim Sperguiro found when he and his wife were looking for a new doctor over a dozen years ago and, at the recommendation of a friend, found themselves at Manet Community Health Center’s Hull practice...

A Light at the End of the Tunnel

A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Richard C. has endured a lot of struggles in his 33 years, starting in childhood with an unstable upbringing in the foster care system and continuing into adulthood with stints of homelessness and an addiction to opiates. Yet, Richard’s story is one of resilience and...

Their trusted PCP for 20 years, Manet Gets Top Marks from this Weymouth Family

The Best Care for Patients of All Ages

Season of Thanks. Reasons for Giving. It's the time of year when we take stock of the people and things for which we are most thankful. For us at Manet, that means our wonderful and dedicated staff, our precious patients and our generous...

Their trusted PCP for 20 years, Manet Gets Top Marks from this Weymouth Family

Care in the Right Place: Colleen and Savannah’s Story

Season of Thanks. Reasons for Giving. It's the time of year when we take stock of the people and things for which we are most thankful. For us at Manet, that means our wonderful and dedicated staff, our precious patients and our generous supporters new and...

Their trusted PCP for 20 years, Manet Gets Top Marks from this Weymouth Family

I’m not alone: Allen’s Story

Season of Thanks. Reasons for Giving. It's the time of year when we take stock of the people and things for which we are most thankful. For us at Manet, that means our wonderful and dedicated staff, our precious patients and our generous...

Their trusted PCP for 20 years, Manet Gets Top Marks from this Weymouth Family

Your Year-End Gift Will Make A Healthier New Year for Those in Need

“My situation seemed hopeless and I felt overwhelmed, starting to skip or split my pills and my anxiety and depression had worsened.” Dear Manet Friend: What if it was you or a beloved family member? What if you were facing a health problem and didn’t have...

A Message to Patients and Staff from our CEO

At Manet, we proudly serve and openly welcome patients that may have been raised here or have come to the United States from other countries around the world. As well, we are honored to employ the finest staff that have grown up locally and have come to us...

Dr. Okallo to Give Keynote at MLK Breakfast

Manet family medicine physician Joshua Okallo, MD, will be the keynote speaker for the Germantown Neighborhood Center/South Shore YMCA celebration breakfast to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King. Dr. Okallo will share some of his own experiences and messages of...

Donations Help to Spread Warmth and Cheer

As the cold weather was approaching, Manet pediatrician Charles Bell, MD worried that some of his patients wouldn't have winter coats to keep them warm, so he organized a coat drive, mobilizing Manet staff to donate new and gently used children's coats to be...

Snug Harbor Gets a Facelift

Sign of the Tide! Thanks to the Quincy Housing Authority for the beautiful new sign at our Snug Harbor site! The sign, dedicated in memory of longtime QHA staffer Deborah J. Williamson, looks even nicer alongside the wonderful art display by Carolina Aragón on loan...

Manet Welcomes New Practice Manager

Manet is pleased to welcome Kevin Silva, who has (re)joined the team to serve as Practice Manager for Manet's five sites in Quincy, Hull and Taunton. Kevin will work closely with all members of the practice team to help ensure an outstanding patient experience for all...

We’re Here to Keep You Healthy in 2017

Make your health a priority this year and  let us help! Manet has a wide range of programs and services designed to get and keep you and your family healthy throughout the year. Here are a few ideas to help start your New Year on the right foot: Get Your Eyes Examined...

Make those Resolutions Stick!

It's the start of a new year, and if you've made some New Year's Resolutions you are not alone. According Brain Statistic and Marist Poll, more than 40 percent of Americans make these annual pledges. However, only about  half of those who make resolutions end up...

It’s Open Enrollment Time and Manet is Here to Help!

We'll Get You Covered! Open Enrollment is now under way and runs through Jan. 31, 2017. During this period, those without insurance can apply for coverage and current Health Connector members can make changes to their coverage. Manet's certified Navigators are...

Snug Harbor Gets a Facelift

Sign of the Tide! Thanks to the Quincy Housing Authority for the beautiful new sign at our Snug Harbor site! The sign, dedicated in memory of longtime QHA staffer Deborah J. Williamson, looks even nicer alongside the wonderful art display by Carolina Aragón on loan...

Become a Health Center Advocate

Manet has been a strong advocate on behalf of our nation's health centers since our inception nearly 37 years ago. Please consider becoming a Health Center Advocate, too. Sign up and become an advocate! Be sure to select Manet Community Health Center as your health...

Jennifer Sabir, MD Now Seeing Patients at Houghs Neck and Snug Harbor

Jennifer Sabir, MD, has relocated from Manet, Hull and is now seeing patients at Manet's Houghs Neck and Snug Harbor practice sites in Quincy, where she began her career at Manet in 2005. Dr. Sabir specializes in Family Medicine and sees patients of all ages. To make...

We love our veterans!

Quincy's outpatient clinic for military veterans will remain at its current North Quincy location for six more months, and perhaps even longer. By Patrick Ronan The Patriot Ledger Read article

Nice work team!

Thanks to the diligent work of our Performance Improvement and Clinical Leadership teams, Manet received HRSA Health Center Quality Improvement Grant Awards totaling $132,695. Manet ranked in the highest 25% of the nation’s health centers in 9 of 15 measures. Read...

Thanks for Celebrating National Health Center Week With Us!

Hundreds Celebrate!Hundreds of local patients, residents and community partners joined us and health centers across the country as we celebrated National Health Center Week, August 7-13.Participants enjoyed healthy activities that included a “pop-up” fresh fruit and...