Latest News from our Departments
June 2024
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Sarah Kuh, the Director of Dukes County Health Care Access Program (formerly known as the Vineyard Health Care Access Program) will be retiring in July after 24 years of dedicated service to the island community. Sarah has been an integral part of the public health leadership on Martha’s Vineyard for over two decades. She earned respect and admiration by her peers and co-workers by her hard work and perseverance in bringing needed services to the underserved populations on Martha’s Vineyard – be it in access to health care, dental care, prescription medications, food resources and/or other basic needs. Her kindness and calm approach put clients facing various life challenges at ease and feeling like they are in good hands. Sarah could serve as an example of a selfless and caring individual who always strives to find ways to help others, emphasizing equity and inclusion as one of her top priorities. Sarah, in collaboration with others, brough needed resources and instituted new services for island residents. She made a difference by “leading by example”.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation for her incredible dedication and hard work over the past 24 years with Dukes County. The commitment to serving the residents of our community has not gone unnoticed, and we want to take this opportunity to thank her on behalf of the entire team at Dukes County for her unwavering service.
We are truly grateful for everything she has done to support our mission.
Please join us to celebrate Sarah Kuh at Nomans
15 Island Inn road, Oak Bluffs on
Thursday June 27th 4:30-6:30pm
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New Health & Human Services Director joins the County
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -- County Manager, Martina Thornton, appointed Lenore Maniaci, MPH, to serve as the new Dukes County Health and Human Services Director, responsible for the combined oversight of the Dukes County Health Care Access Program (VHCA), and other key public benefits programs. County staff, including celebrated health care access champion, Sarah Kuh, who is retiring as of July 1st, have begun executing a formal transition plan to prepare Ms. Maniaci to assume all mission critical responsibilities for this new administrative role, on day one.
A graduate of West Tisbury School and Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School she has previously worked in the island school and health care systems including the Health Imperatives Family Planning clinic in Vineyard Haven. Ms. Maniaci brings over 17.5 years of post-graduate public health experience serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the office in roles that have demonstrated her commitment to statewide advocacy, community education, and dedication to local populations.
Ms. Maniaci has a Masters of Public Health from Columbia University and has worked at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), as well as spent ten years as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University and the Urban College of Boston.
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HELP WANTED!
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant -
Year round, full time, front desk position in busy community health service office. Must enjoy working with the public and multitasking. Phone reception, appointment scheduling, data entry, clerical assistance. Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills required. Bilingual Portuguese and/or Spanish helpful. Full benefits. Send resume and letter of interest to skuh@dukescounty.org Dukes County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Health Access Specialist
The Health Access Specialist provides public health insurance education, application and enrollment services. Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills, ability to input and manage data and maintain confidentiality required. Full benefits available. Email cover letter and resume to skuh@dukescounty.org Dukes County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Fuel Assistance/ Utility Assistance
Social Security Disability, Social Security Insurance
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children(EAEDC)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
Unemployment Insurance
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For questions about these Public Benefits please contact
508 696-3844
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Veteran Appreciation Day
July 2nd at the MV sharks game at 7:05PM
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For questions about Veterans services please contact:
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For anyone who would like to have more information on community data and substance use, here are some informative sites.
The Substance Use Disorder Coalition will be hosting an information table in both Portuguese and English at the Brazil Fest taking place at the Ag Hall on Sunday June 16th from 10:00-4:00. Come join us for fun, games, food and information!
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For more information contact Leslie at MV Center for Living 508-939-9440 ext 106
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We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Dukes County Registry of Deeds – the availability of Recorded Land documents dating back to 1909, now accessible online at masslandrecords.com! This marks a giant leap towards enhancing accessibility, convenience, and efficiency in accessing property records. |
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