Programs and Services

Immunizations

Manet Community Health’s mission is to deliver quality, comprehensive health care to all our patients and families, and one of the most important services we can provide our patients is vaccinations against life threatening diseases.

We strongly agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that childhood vaccines are critical to maintaining healthy children and communities. As medical professionals, we feel that vaccinating children on schedule with currently available vaccines is the right thing to do for all children and young adults.

Our providers welcome discussion about our vaccines, which protect children, their families and our communities from deadly, preventable diseases by administering safe and effective vaccines. We encourage you to discuss any concerns, doubts or questions you may have about vaccines with your health care provider.

Manet’s Well-Child Visit and Immunization Schedule (PDF)

Additional vaccine information and resources:

American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.org

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Vaccine & Immunizations

Massachusetts Department of Public Health – Vaccine information for the general public

Massachusetts Department of Public Health – Childhood vaccine information for parents and caregivers

Primary Care for All Ages

Manet provides primary care for all ages, from newborn to elders, with physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who specialize in Family Medicine (all ages), Internal Medicine (adult), Pediatrics (newborn to age 23), obstetrics, geriatric care and infectious disease medicine.)

Behavioral Health Services

Manet Community Health Center offers onsite behavioral health counseling for our primary care patients, as well as referrals to community treatment programs and resources for appropriate ongoing care.

Behavioral Health Clinician can help with:

  • Coping with medical problems
  • Stress, anxiety or anger
  • Substance use issues
  • Difficult life problems or family problems
  • Child behavior problems
  • Other mental health issues

Available Services:

  • Individual, Couple & Family Counseling
  • Case Management Services
  • Recovery Coaching
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Medication Management
  • Telepsychiatry services in partnership with Boston Medical Center

James Wolfgang -Behavioral Health Case Manager
Zoe Poolos – Behavioral Health Case Manager

For our Behavioral Health Providers please visit the Behavioral Health section of our Provider Page

To schedule a visit with a Behavioral Health Clinician, ask your Manet Primary Care Provider. For more information about Manet’s Behavioral Health Services, contact the Case Manager at 617-404-4156.

Chronic Disease Management/Diabetes Education

CESManet’s Chronic Disease Management program helps people with conditions such as asthma, diabetes or cardiovascular disease.  control their conditions, with support and close communication with Nurse Care Managers. Manet also offers a variety of health and wellness programs in conjunction with community partners,

Diabetes Education

Manet’s Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). ADCES Recognition is a voluntary process which assures that the approved patient education program has met the national standards set by the ADCES. Also, Recognition assures the consumer that the health professionals teaching the program provide the most up to date information about diabetes management. Self-management education is an essential component of diabetes treatment. Manet’s program teaches self-care skills that promote better day to day management and help to reduce acute and chronic complications and hospitalizations. The education program covers topics such as diabetes disease process, nutrition, physical activity, medications, blood sugar monitoring, preventing, detecting and treating complications, goal setting and problem solving and stress management.

 

After Hours

To reach an on-call provider after office hours, Manet patients can call 617-376-3000 or their preferred site. For medical emergencies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders (Suboxone (Buprenorphine)/Vivitrol)

The Manet Medication Assisted Treatment Program offers the comprehensive services necessary to treat the whole person – not just the addiction. Manet’s primary care providers are certified to offer medications that are effective in the treatment of opioid addiction, in the privacy of the health care provider’s office and as part of a patient’s ongoing care. For more information, call: 617-997-6504.

Narcan/Naloxone, Opioid Overdose and Reversal Program (counseling and distribution)

Narcan at Manet

Narcan is available for anyone to have on hand in case they witness an overdose.

Narcan(Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose by blocking opioids receptors from attaching to opioid receptors in the brain. It is administered as a nasal spray. There are NO side effects. Narcan is active for about 30 to 90 minutes in the body—giving enough time to seek emergency medical care.

A Manet Prevention Specialist can teach you how to use Narcan and supply this medication to you free of charge.

Call (Quincy/Hull) 857.939.4108, (Taunton) 781-664-4637 or e-mail us at: knowyourstatus@manetchc.org.

Nutrition Services

Manet’s Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists provide nutrition counseling and education for patients with a variety of chronic health conditions, including high cholesterol, hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems such as GERD and IBS, Celiac Disease, food allergies, lactose intolerance, eating disorders and weight management issues.

Celeste Le, RN, RDN

Celeste started her association with Manet as an AmeriCorps Health Corps member in 2011. She worked at Manet for five years as a registered nurse and Lead RN Care Manager before leaving to continue her training to become a RDN. After completing her dietetic internship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond Virginia and earning her certification, she returned to Manet as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at Manet’s Taunton and Attleboro sites.

Abigail Lively MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Abbie is a Certified Sports Dietitian and before coming to Manet, she worked at several major universities, helping athletes develop healthy eating habits to enhance performance and overcome disordered eating. Abbie studied Nutrition at Pennsylvania State University, where she also competed in cross country and track, and completed her dietetic internship and master’s degree at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.

Women’s Health Services & Prenatal Program

Manet offers a variety of Women’s Health services, including ob/gyn care, family planning counseling, patient education and prenatal care.

Our prenatal team is dedicated to keeping parents and babies healthy and providing all the information and care needed for a positive pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy experience.

Our pediatric and family medicine providers can also care for your baby from birth to adulthood.

For more information, call (617) 404-4140.

Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services

The Healthy Choices Program offers free and confidential counseling, education and/or testing for:

  • Birth control methods
  • Pregnancy Prevention
  • Pregnancy Options
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Gynecological Services
  • One-on-one, couples or group health counseling provided by a trained family planning counselor
  • Healthy relationships education
  • Puberty and menstruation education
  • Infertility information and referral
  • And more!

Manet Health Choices

Reach Out and Read Program

Reach Out and ReadManet is proud to participate in the Reach Out and Read program, which gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. All children 6 months to 5 years of age receive a free book at each well child visit at all Manet sites.

Syringe Services

Sharing or reusing needles can increase the risk a person’s chance of acquiring serious illnesses and infections. To help reduce these risks, Manet offers a free and confidential needle exchange program.

Call 617-483-5799.

Syringe Services

HIV, STI, Hepatitis C Testing, PreP and Risk Reduction Counseling

Manet’s HIV/STI/Hep C and Overdose Prevention Program helps individuals safeguard their health. Our trained prevention specialists offer free and confidential services, including:

  • Risk Assessment/Risk Reduction Planning
  • Screening for HIV, Hepatitis C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis
  • PrEP
  • Nasal Narcan training and distribution

Manet Community Health Center Offers Free Walk-in Testing

Tuesdays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
549 Washington Street, Quincy – 857-939-4108

Mondays: 4 pm – 7 pm
North Quincy Site, 110 West Squantum Street

2nd Wednesday: 4-7 p.m.
Hull Site, 180 George Washington Blvd.

Wednesdays: 12-5 p.m.
Taunton Site, 1 Washington Street

For more information or to schedule an appointment at other times call (Quincy/Hull) 857.939.4108, (Taunton/Attleboro) 781.664.4637 or e-mail us at: knowyourstatus@manetchc.org.

Need to be seen right away? Same day appointments available at all sites.

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 and weekends.

Use this guide to help you decide if an office visit or a trip to the emergency room is right for you: