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e-newsletter
April 2018
(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!
It is now officially Spring - but where is the Spring-like weather? The cold start to the season hasn't slowed us down. Take a few moments to read about what we have been up to.
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MCHC RECEIVES NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD
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Manchester Community Health Center (MCHC) is the recipient of the 2017 Health Center Quality Leader award presented by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
As a HRSA Health Center Quality Leader, MCHC was among the top 30% of all HRSA-supported health centers that achieved the best overall clinical outcomes, demonstrating high-quality across clinical operations.
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“We know there are individual patients that we interact with each day whose lives are improved by what we are able to offer,” said Dr. Gavin Muir, Chief Medical Officer at MCHC. “This award informs us that not only are we making a difference for individual patients, but we are also making a difference for the population as a whole.”
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MCHC HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE
IN INFLUENZA VACCINATION WORK
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The MCHC Immunization team has been recognized for its leadership and accomplishments this flu season.
The MCHC team was one of 12 health practices in New Hampshire recognized for "Excellence in Influenza Vaccination" at the annual NH Immunization Conference, hosted by the
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS)
. The MCHC team was honored for continuing efforts to
achieve a standard of excellence in influenza immunization and vaccine management.
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MCHC's immunization team from left to right: Duryo Adhikari, Rahima Ibrahimovic, Michelle Liedtke, Anne Lucey, Melbeth Cayabyab, and Kerry Roulo.
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MCHC received another immunization accomplishment this month; Child Health Services at MCHC achieved 100% compliance during the Vaccines for Children New Hampshire Immunization Program biannual compliance site visit by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
We are so proud of the immunization team at MCHC. From the ordering of supplies, to tracking progress, and reporting for quality improvement - it takes months of preparation to ensure staff and patients are properly vaccinated each flu season. Thank you to our wonderful team!
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PROJECT LAUNCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RECEIVES EARLY CHILDHOOD AWARD
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Lara Quiroga, Executive Director, Project Launch, recently received the 2018 Early Learning NH Champion award.
This annual award, hosted by the
New Hampshire Child Development Bureau of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, honors
individuals who are dedicated to the success of our youngest citizens.
Lara has been instrumental in working with local partners to improve the systems that serve young children with the goal of helping them reach physical, social, emotional, behavioral and cognitive milestones
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Congratulations, Lara!
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Lara Quiroga (far left) stands with other award recipients.
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MCHC PEDIATRICIAN DISCUSSES HEALTH
ON LOCAL TELEVISION PROGRAM
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Dr. Lisa DiBrigida, Associate Medical Director at Child Health Services at MCHC, was recently a guest on Khulla Bichar, a local public access television show. Khulla Bichar is a Nepali talk show hosted by Chuda Niroula, a medical interpreter at MCHC.
Dr. DiBrigida shared her insight on a number of different health topics including child development, teen health, and autism. Check out the episode!
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JOIN US FOR MORNING MATTERS!
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The 11th Annual Morning Matters Breakfast is nearly one month away. We are busy planning for this year's event and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Have you reserved your seat yet? Use the link below and register today! Tickets for this annual breakfast are free thanks in part to the generous underwriting by our event sponsors.
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John Clayton will be the emcee at this year's Morning Matters breakfast.
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THANK YOU TO OUR MORNING MATTERS SPONSORS
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The 11th Annual Morning Matters Breakfast would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors!
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Advocate Sponsors
Central Paper Products Co., Clark Insurance, Eldridge Investment Advisors, Inc. Elliot Health System, Lavallee/Brensinger Architects Fund, Lindner Dental Associates P.C., MCPHS University, Southern New Hampshire University, Well Sense Health Plan
Friends of MCHC
Anagnost Investments Inc, Associated Grocers of New England, Bank of America, Bob's Discount Furniture, Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, Catholic Medical Center, Citizens Bank, The Crown at Hanover, Geneia LLC, Hage Hodes P.A., Harvey Construction Corporation, Manchester Community College, Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, Mutual of America, Retina Vision Center, SilverTech, St. Mary's Bank, The River - WXRV
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WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
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We want to thank Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation for an in-kind donation to Child Health Services at MCHC.
As always, Manchester Community Health Center relies on the generosity of our community to help us deliver the excellent care and wraparound services that keep our patients happy and healthy.
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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.
MCHC receives federal Health and Human Services funding and has federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
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