A Message of Gratitude & Progress

from Healthcentric Advisors

 
 

Announcing the Retirement of Gail Patry, Senior Vice President, Quality Programs


It is with deep appreciation and admiration that we announce the upcoming retirement of Gail Patry, Senior Vice President of Quality Programs, on February 28, 2025. Since starting as a nursing assistant in 1978, Gail has touched countless lives through her dedication to improving healthcare quality.


Her compassion and leadership have been at the heart of her work throughout her tenure. She has played a key role in shaping Healthcentric Advisors’ mission and vision, fostering innovation, and building strong collaborations across the healthcare community. Her deep understanding of healthcare delivery, from direct patient care to system-wide quality initiatives, has been instrumental in developing programs that create meaningful change across care settings.


We are profoundly grateful for Gail’s contributions, which have left a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. Please join us in celebrating her extraordinary career and wishing her every happiness as she begins this next chapter.

"Looking back on my 46 years in healthcare, I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of such meaningful work. My time at Healthcentric Advisors has been rewarding beyond measure, filled with learning, growth, and yes – plenty of laughs along the way. I am deeply grateful to our staff, healthcare providers, and community partners who have contributed to our success and from whom I've learned so much.


As I look forward to spending more time with my family, I know our organization will continue to thrive, thanks to the strong, talented team we've built together." — Gail Patry, SVP, Quality Programs

 
 
 

Moving Healthcare Forward Together

Through dedicated partnerships across New England, our work to enhance healthcare delivery continues to thrive. Our latest initiatives demonstrate this shared impact:

 

Advancing OUD Care in

Long-Term Settings

We are proud to collaborate with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Department of Public Health to develop a comprehensive toolkit aimed at equipping long-term care facilities with practical, evidence-based strategies. This initiative is a significant step forward in fostering trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care for residents with opioid use disorder. Learn more about the toolkit here.

Massachusetts Diabetes

Network Partnership

Working with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Diabetes Network, we're strengthening statewide diabetes care through coordinated support and resource development. Our team facilitates quarterly meetings, provides technical assistance, and is developing a comprehensive website to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals and community organizations statewide. Contact us to learn more.

 
 

Learn More about Our Work

Healthcentric Advisors

www.healthcentricadvisors.org

info@healthcentricadvisors.org

(401) 528-3200


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