Posted on July 28, 2020
Mason Square ACO RN Care Manager and BeHealthy Partnership PFAC Staff Member “As the ACO RN Care Manager at Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center (MSNHC) and PFAC staff member, it has been an exciting opportunity to be a part of the group. It raises my awareness of community health (cultural, social and spiritual) and the […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
Caring Health Center Patient and Wellness Center Instructor, BeHealthy Partnership PFAC Member “‘Peace’ is always my greeting to anyone I meet. I strive to make a difference in life, in community, in health and family. I’ve been a patient at Caring Health Center (CHC) for over 20 years. I was diagnosed with cancer, and with the […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
By Michael Avigliano, CHW, High Street Adult Health Center Baystate High Street Health Center and Caring Health Center have always been at the forefront of patient-centered care and valuing our community’s needs. Caring Health Center has been innovative in their approach to meeting those needs. This is clear when you see their Wellness Center. The Wellness […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
Perspectives of a Patient and a Community Health Worker (CHW) “As a patient of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center (BMSNHC), my experiences have been somewhat challenging because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines for accessing health care changed, which prevented me from just walking in for service as I was accustomed to doing, especially […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
Are you interested in joining the PFAC? Here’s how to get started… Interested in joining this monthly volunteer experience? Please reach out to your health center’s PFAC representative. Health Center PFAC Representative Contact Information Brightwood Health Center Kiomarie.Santiago@baystatehealth.org Caring Health Center chuebnertorres@caringhealth.org High Street Adult Health Center Michael.Avigliano@baystatehealth.org High Street Pediatrics Carolyn.Martinez@baystatehealth.org Mason Square Neighborhood […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
Improving the Patient Journey through Compassionate Connection and Teamwork “I have been a patient of Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center for about 18 years. During that time, I have been blessed with three primary care providers who have set the highest bar of care and concern. When I first started going in, it was my […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
By Mable Sharif and Michelle Barnaby, Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center The Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) consists of a diverse group of patients and family members who come together regularly to advise their health care providers on how working together can help better maintain or improve health outcomes for patients. PFAC members are […]
Posted on July 20, 2020
7 Reasons to Roll Up Your Sleeve Shot aren’t just for kids. Check out this list of reasons why you shouldn’t skimp on adult vaccinations. 1. Your age could put you at risk for a preventable disease. For example, shingles and pneumonia shots are recommended for people in their 60s. 2. Vaccine protection fades over time. […]
Posted on July 20, 2020
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, and it’s more common later in life. There are no signs or symptoms of osteoporosis. People usually don’t know they have it until a bone breaks unexpectedly, often from a […]
Posted on July 20, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, emergencies unrelated to COVID-19 still happen. Unfortunately, at the height of the pandemic, people with warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or other crisis were putting off going to the emergency room (ER) because they were afraid of catching COVID-19. That fear can cost lives. Fast treatment in an emergency […]