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e-newsletter
March 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!
During a time of uncertainty about the future of health care, one thing we can be sure of is that Manchester Community Health Center, Child Health Services at MCHC, and the West Side Neighborhood Health Center will continue to be part of the solution.
We hope you will take a few moments to read about our people, programs, events, and supporters.
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DR. SELMA DEITCH SIGEL FEATURED AMONG PIONEERS OF MEDICINE AT MILLYARD MUSEUM EXHIBIT
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Dr. Selma Deitch Sigel is featured as one of the Queen City’s pioneers in medicine at an exhibit at the Millyard Museum called “Doctor’s Orders: Public Health in Manchester.” The exhibit runs through June 24. A bronze bust of Dr. Deitch by Maine artist Sumner Winebaum is on display at the exhibit as well as photos of the pediatrician at work in the clinic. The display recognizes Dr. Deitch for founding Child Health Services in 1980 with support from May Gruber, CEO of Pandora Industries.
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In 2014 Child Health Services joined Manchester Community Health Center as its pediatric practice.
John Clayton, executive director of the Manchester Historic Association says the exhibit grew out of a “Culture of Health” prize that Manchester received from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. “It became apparent,” says Clayton, “that there was a great story to be told. From the earliest days of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, this community was remarkably progressive in its efforts to foster a culture of health.”
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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE - MORNING MATTERS BREAKFAST MAY 9, 2017 - 7:30-9:00 am
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The 10th annual Morning Matters Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown will raise funds to provide exceptional medical care for over 6,500 of Manchester’s children as well as family support, transportation, interpretation, and other services that have been part of Dr. Selma Deitch’s groundbreaking vision at Child Health Services for more than 30 years.
This year's keynote speaker will be Rona Zlokower, Executive Director of Media Power Youth, a media literacy program which has become nationally recognized for changing the way kids think about and use media. Media Power Youth started as a program at Child Health Services 17 years ago, and under Zlokower's leadership has gained national recognition as the first New Hampshire organization to be listed on SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
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MCHC HELPS REFUGEES WITH IMMUNIZATIONS
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Medical assistants Melbeth Cayabyab, MA and Athulya Kainikkara, CMA
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Since October 2014, Manchester Community Health Center has been providing immunization clinics for refugees. Medical assistants Melbeth Cayabyab, MA and Athulya Kainikkara, CMA vaccinate refugees every Monday morning with the immunizations that are required for them to stay in the U.S. The series of vaccinations can include up to eleven shots during the refugee’s first year in the U.S. Since the program began, 247 refugees have received the service at MCHC.
Melbeth Cayabyab likes being exposed to the different cultures. “You get to know them,” she says. “They have different perspectives, and I learn what they think about coming to the U.S.” Cayabyab adds that the refugees are very appreciative.
Athulya Kainikkara says, “I always like to talk to them. Most don’t know what to expect about the U.S.” She notes that many have never experienced anything like a New Hampshire winter.
The Manchester Health Department refers refugees to the immunization clinics. Transportation and interpretation services are provided. The patients also see medical providers and behavioral health consultants at MCHC. If the patients need help with basic needs such as housing, food, employment, or English classes, staff at MCHC can help connect them with local resources.
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FOUNDATIONS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SENIOR CARE MANAGEMENT
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Robin Phillips, BSN, RN and Carmen Ramos-Aguirre
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Patients at MCHC who are over age 60 will be able to receive an exciting new service, thanks to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Mary Gale Foundation Fund and the Pearl Manor Fund Advisory Committee of the Mary & John Elliot Charitable Foundation. Funding from the foundations supports coordinated care to improve health outcomes for seniors. In the Senior Care Management program, complex care nurse Robin Phillips, BSN, RN and case manager Carmen Ramos-Aguirre will help seniors stay safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
Julie Hazell-Felch, LICSW, Behavioral Health Director, says, “Care management is something we’ve always done, but these foundations are giving us more funding and manpower to do it.”
Phillips and Ramos-Aguirre will be the eyes and ears for the new project. They will look for unmet needs and challenges beyond traditional primary care that might be barriers to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Care management is one of the reasons community health centers are able to provide high-quality and cost-effective care.
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Thank you to W.S. Badger Company from Gilsum, New Hampshire for donating their all natural and organic products for MCHC's all staff meeting.
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Thank you to SNHU Arena for donating ticket vouchers for patients of Child Health Services at MCHC to attend Disney on Ice - Passport to Adventure.
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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTED SPONSORS FOR 2017
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We've expanded our sponsorship opportunities to encompass the whole year. For information about 2017 sponsorships, go to www.mchc-nh.org/sponsor2017.
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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, 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, 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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