“Manet comes to Attleboro after a significant and contemplative process that began in early 2019,” explains Manet’s CEO Cynthia Sierra. “We are extremely grateful for the far reaching support we've received, which has made opening this site possible. Our team is eager to welcome and serve patients in our beautiful new space and to partner with the community.”

Manet Attleboro will offer a full range of services, including primary care for all ages, integrated mental health and substance counseling services, nutrition therapy, chronic disease care management, specialty referrals, preventive health screenings, health insurance navigation and COVID-19 testing and vaccination services.

The site will initially be open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the expectation that hours of operation will expand with new patient demand. Early in 2022, Manet will expand the health center space within 8 North Main Street to accommodate additional patients and expand access.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (508) 205-4600.

As infection levels begin to inch back upwards, health care providers and public health officials are urgently encouraging everyone who is able to get the vaccine as the best way to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 infections this summer and fall. This can seem like an uphill battle as those who were most eager to get the vaccine did so early on. Now, the focus is on reaching those who may be less motivated.

People have many reasons for waiting to get --or not to get -- vaccinated against COVID-19. That's why, in addition to providing access to vaccination within our practice sites and at community pop-up locations, Manet providers and staff are working hard to address vaccine hesitancy by educating and assuring people about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines and enlisting those who are getting vaccinated to help dispel the many circulating myths.

Accurate information is key to helping people understand the facts and make informed decisions, and having the information come from a trusted source - whether it's a health care provider, family member, friend or co-worker - also makes a difference in the decision to vaccinate. You can be a myth-buster by reading up, learning the facts and helping to motivate those around you to get vaccinated now. Read more here:

Manet will be joining with our fellow Community Health Centers across the country to celebrate National Health Center Week, August 8-14. We have a full week of events lined up to shine some light on the work we do at each of our sites to keep our patients and communities healthy. Stay tuned for more to come!

Manet Community Health Center is a not-for-profit health and social services provider, founded in 1979 to provide access to health care for all. Manet’s exceptional primary care providers and health professionals deliver patient-centered, compassionate, high-quality, accessible care at three locations in Quincy, one in Hull and one in Taunton. Manet serves patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors, from across the South Shore and Southeastern MA. http://www.manetchc.org/