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Administrative Assistant for the Vineyard Health Care Access Program
Year-round, part-time (up to18 hours/week), in Dukes County's Vineyard Health Care Access Program office. Must enjoy working with the public and multitasking: phone reception, appointment scheduling, data entry, clerical assistance. Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills are required (PC). Bilingual Portuguese is helpful. Send resume and letter of interest to skuh@mvhealthcareaccess.org.

Dukes County is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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As part of the Health Connector's annual Redeterminations and Renewals process, member mailings of Preliminary Eligibility notices for Open Enrollment 2023 have begun. Notices will continue to be mailed through mid-September. Some members may have already received their information.
These notices inform members about their estimated 2023 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and their program eligibility based on information that is currently available to the state. Notices also provide instructions on how a member can update or correct information and encourages them to update their eligibility application for 2023 or the current year if needed.  Vineyarders with this coverage can contact the Access Program at (508) 696-0020 or info@mvhealthcareaccess.org if they have questions or need assistance.
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Martha's Vineyard Hospital has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to host a Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic on September 12, 2022.
For more information and to see if you are eligible, click here.
HEALTHY AGING OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Cindy Trish at ctrish@hamv.org
Older Adult Transportation Summit 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
7-8:30 pm
Martha’s Vineyard Film Center 
Brochure for more information here.
The Communication Ambassadors Partnership 
CAP (Communication Ambassadors Partnership) is creating a mentorship program to support high school seniors in exploring career options, investigating post-high school education, applying to programs, and trying out for scholarships. They are currently looking for adult mentors to work with students identified as part of the program.
 
If interested, don't hesitate to contact Mara Duncan at 510-526-0073, or to apply, go to https://forms.gle/B45L6u2GS2Lsf1Tm9.

More information is here.
Martha's Vineyard Center for Living
supports individuals living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. The Supportive Day Program provides care and companionship five days a week for older adults who are at risk if left alone and may experience isolation and loneliness. Dementia Family Support Services provides guidance, resources, and practical solutions for families caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Supportive Day Program
Monday through Friday 9 am - 2 pm
A daily activity program for individuals at risk if left alone or may experience memory challenges. There is room in the program for more guests. Call Mary Holmes to reserve a spot for exercise, arts, drama, special presentations, and a delicious lunch. 508-939-9440
SEPTEMBER 13TH
Good Morning:
              Be advised that there is a new scam; People are calling/requesting money for the American Legion and VFW. Please do not give money to them. Our Island organizations will notify through proper channels if they are doing an event/fundraising.

As a reminder, Dr. Vanbeber will be doing his town hall on the 13th at 4 pm at the Legion in Tisbury. Also, there will be Doctor to adjust glasses and hearing aids at the legion starting at 1 pm.
Respectfully, 
 ~Randy
Island Health Care Community Health Workers / Peer Recovery Coaches are available for those who feel they need help with their Substance Use
Martha's Vineyard Community Services Recovery Coach Program
111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7900 x451

Island Health Care Community Health Center
245 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539
508-964-0940
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