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e-newsletter
May 2017
(603) 626-9500
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Manchester Community Health Center,
Child Health Services at MCHC,
and the West Side Neighborhood Health Center
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Greetings!
Greetings! With Mother's Day just around the corner, we are celebrating the success of our tenth annual breakfast in support of Manchester's families and children.
We also hosted Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter in a conversation about health care, and said good-bye to a valued member of our team. Read on!
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CAROL SHEA-PORTER TALKS HEALTH CARE WITH MCHC
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On Wednesday, April 19, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter met with MCHC staff to discuss access to health care. Joining her were MCHC President/CEO Kris McCracken, Patient Health Benefits Access Manager Cecilia Skerry, Clinical Nurse Manager Mirnesa Taletovic and Director of Behavioral Health Julie Hazell-Felch.
Each panelist spoke about the challenges faced by MCHC in the current health care climate. Topics ranged from pre-existing conditions to drug and alcohol misuse issues, and the Congresswoman spoke about her proposal for Medicare You Can Opt Into.
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THANKS FOR MAKING #MORNINGMATTERS17 A SUCCESS!
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Thanks to all who attended our tenth annual Morning Matters breakfast fundraiser this past Tuesday. The breakfast raises funds to provide exceptional medical care for over 6,500 of Manchester’s children.
This year's keynote speaker, Rona Zlokower, Executive Director of Media Power Youth, shared research and information on the ways in which access to media affects a child's development.
Client speaker Ben Spellman, who was one of the first patients at Child Health Services, spoke about his experience with the late Dr. Selma Deitch, whom he described as a "hero." For the last 10 years, Ben has used his own money and donations to purchase educational toys for our pediatric patients during the holidays.
Longtime supporter and former board member Dr. Sol Rockenmacher joined Dr. Lisa DiBrigida to speak about the importance of the medical home model of care, and invite the community's generosity in supporting Manchester's most vulnerable children.
If you haven't yet made a gift, please consider giving online today.
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Above: Client speaker Ben Spellman talks about how the whole-patient approach inspired him to give back. Below: Attendees listen to the keynote by Rona Zlokower of Media Power Youth.
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FAREWELL TO HELEN CORMIER, HUMAN RESOURCES LEGEND
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After nearly 15 years of exceptional service, Helen Cormier has retired from MCHC. Formerly the Director of Human Resources, Helen has helped guide the growth of the organization from a staff of 50 to the current level of nearly 250.
Staff held a standing-room-only potluck lunch farewell to see Helen off to her new adventures. She will be missed!
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Manchester Community Health Center is currently accepting applications from candidates interested in the position of Chief Financial Officer. Check out our job listing here.
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WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
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Manchester Community Health Center is grateful for all the support we receive throughout the year from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Many of the key "wraparound" services that keep our patients healthy -- like transportation, interpretation and case management -- depend on the generosity of the community to continue. Thank you!
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With special thanks to our
media sponsor
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Anagnost Investments, Associated Grocers of New England, Bank of America, Bob's Discount Furniture, Brady Sullivan Properties, Catholic Medical Center, Child & Family Services, Cross Insurance Agency, Geneia, Goodwin Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hage Hodes, Harvey Construction Corporation, Manchester Community College, Market Street Settlement Group, MCPHS University, The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, Merchants Fleet Management, Northeast Delta Dental, Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency - State Farm, Retina Vision Center, LLC, SilverTech,
St. Mary's Bank, 92.5 The River
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This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
Manchester Community Health Center is an FTCA Deemed facility.
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