October News You Can Use

Flu Vaccine is Your Best Shot to Protect Against Flu Now is the Time to Roll up Your Sleeve!

Fall brings cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and football games. It also means another flu season is upon us. Last year’s was rough. The CDC classified 2017-2018 a  high severity season  with high levels of outpatient clinic and emergency department visits for influenza-like illness, high influenza-related hospitalization rates, and widespread influenza activity across the United States for an extended period. While it’s not possible to predict how severe the upcoming season will be, we know that the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications is a flu vaccine. Read more about the flu and why you should get vaccinated. Content Source: CDC & National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases

Manet Patients: Make an appointment to get a flu shot today. Call 617-376-3000 or use the Patient Portal .

What's New at Manet

Cardiology Services Coming to Manet Manet is happy to announce that Dr. Katy Bockstall will begin seeing adult cardiology patients at our North Quincy site this month. Dr. Bockstall is a cardiologist with the Cardiovascular Center at Boston Medical Center. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, she completed her residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at New York University School of Medicine.

Dr. Bockstall's arrival is just the latest development resulting from Manet's clinical partnership with Boston Medical Center. Earlier this year, Dr. Jessica Chao , a pediatric neurologist, joined Manet, seeing patients age 2-22 for diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurologic syndromes, including headache, seizures, concussions, ADHD, as well as evaluation for developmental delay and autism and IMPACT testing for concussions.

Manet is also collaborating with the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center to offer comprehensive, integrated care for young adults affected by substance use. This program adds to Manet's Medication Assisted Treatment program for substance use disorders offered at all sites. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 857-403-0815.

Manet, North Quincy Extends Hours Manet's North Quincy site is now open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The site is open 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. All Manet sites offer evening hours and our North Quincy, Hull and Taunton sites are open Saturdays. Click here for all Manet locations and hours.

...And We're Open on Columbus Day! Because we know sore throats, tummy aches and fevers can happen during long weekends, too, Manet's Hull, North Quincy and Taunton sites are open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Use the Patient Portal to make an appointment or call 617-376-3000.

Our Family is growing!

Proud papa! Dr. Joshua Okallo, Family Medicine, has returned to his duties as lead provider at Manet's Snug Harbor site after the birth of his second child. Committed to caring for families in Germantown, he is accepting new patients of all ages.

See you soon! Charlette Hines, FNP-BC, is returning to Manet this month after the birth of her third child. Team Taunton looks forward to welcoming her back!

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Teamwork in action! Tanya Peaslee, PA-C, is on leave as she awaits her new arrival, but her family medicine patients in Hull are in the capable hands of Carol McGurl, FNP-C and Dr. Charles Bell. McGurl and Bell will be taking care of pediatric patients at Manet's Hull site for the next few months.

In Our Community

Walgreens Pharmacy is partnering with Manet to provide flu shots at two locations in Germantown this month. Everyone is welcome. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9-11 a.m. Quincy Housing Authority 26 Figurehead Lane, Quincy Friday, October 19, 2018 8-10 a.m. Germantown Neighborhood Center 366 Palmer Street, Quincy A Manet navigator will also be on site to assist with health insurance questions or connection to primary care.

The Fresh Truck is coming to NQ! Our partners at BMC HealthNet Plan are bringing the Fresh Truck Mobile Market to our North Quincy site! The first 100 participants will receive $10 worth of fresh produce at no charge. Additional items can be purchased. Cash, credit and EBT are accepted. Friday, October 26, 2018 1-3 p.m. Manet Community Health Center 110 West Squantum Street, North Quincy

Are you registered?

Are you registered to vote? Dates to remember: October 17, 2018 is the last date to register for general elections November 6, 2018 is voting day ! Find out all you need to know about voting here.

We welcome new patients!

Looking for a PCP? Our expert and caring primary care providers welcome new patients. Click to find a provider.

Here when you need us!   We're open evenings and Saturdays for your convenience. Click for locations and hours.

Schedule an appointment online. Make appointments whenever and wherever is convenient for you. Use our  Patient Portal  to schedule your next appointment, check test results, refill a prescription or pay a bill. Don't have an account? It's easy to sign up just click this link or ask any member of your care team, front desk staff or call center representative.

Manet has a primary hospital affiliation with Boston Medical Center

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