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National Women’s Health Week
 “Women have guided our country toward prosperity and progress, and our Nation’s success depends on their well-being. While women often play a leading role in making medical decisions for their families, their own health care needs have too often gone unmet. During National Women’s Health Week, we recommit to making health care more accessible and affordable for women across our country” (White House, May 14, 2012).
We are proud to be on the front lines of providing healthcare to women in Dorchester, with 60% of our active patient base being female. In addition to our many health services for women (mammography, OB/GYN, prenatal, partnership with Healthworks Community Fitness, parenting & pregnancy Centering groups), we also have an annual fundraiser that supports women’s health programs in Dorchester: Men of Boston Cook for Women’s Health. Save the date for the 15th anniversary of annual fundraiser on September 27th, 2012.
Eastern Bank Quarterback Award
 Codman Square Health Center was the recent recipient of Eastern Bank Foundation’s Community Quarterback Award. The Award, a first for Codman, is for organizations that are leaders in providing basic human services, and included a $10,000 grant for the building addition. Tony Stankiewicz received the award from Eastern Bank spokesperson and Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and Chairman and CEO Richard Holbrook at Monday’s event at Cambridge College (pictured).
Dr. Matthew Horan awarded Ten Under 10 Award from MDS
 Every year the Massachusetts Dental Society selects ten new dentists who are making a significant contribution to the profession, their community or organized dentistry. Dr. Matthew Horan, the Dental Director here at Codman, is a recipient of the Ten Under 10 award this year.
When asked what made him choose to practice at Codman, Dr. Horan responded, “When I started [at Codman], I thought, I will just finish these two years, and it’s straight to private practice to pay those school loans. But, to my surprise, the health center environment wasn’t at all what I expected. The patients were exceptionally appreciative and there was a general feeling of doing good things for the community. I grew attached to the patients and staff along with having access to primary care doctors and specialists, with a focus more on overall health. Before I knew it, my two-year service obligation was up, and I wanted to stay.”
We are proud to have such wonderful providers like Dr. Horan to be a part of creating a culture of health in Dorchester!
CSHC Board Takes Tour of Expansion Progress
Recently the Codman Square Health Center Board took a tour of the construction site for the new Expansion, the Codman Square Health and Education Center. Follow along with updates, photos and news by visiting the Expansion Project News page.
Partners with Nonprofits Awards CSHC Grant
 Mayor Menino presented the Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) with a $10,000 grant through the Partners with Non-Profits (PNP) award program on Thursday, February 9, 2012. PNP is a program of the City of Boston that supports Boston neighborhoods through an investment in the non-profit organizations that are operating within those neighborhoods. The grants provide necessary funding for capital improvement projects.
The $10,000 grant received will be used to help make necessary roofing repairs to the Health Center facilities.
Pictured with the Mayor, from Codman Square Health Center, are Tony Stankiewicz and Alex Washington.
Medicine from the Heart
.jpg) One of our Family Medicine Providers, Dr. Pamela Adelstein, is a regular contributor to the UMass Medical School Blog titled “Medicine From the Heart.” Her most recent blog is entitled ”Disparities and Ironies,” Dr. Adelstein discusses the difficult feelings of working in a struggling social-economic community and her heart for making a difference.
You can also read her previous post entitled “Being Present for People’s Stories.”
Great Hall Rental Information
The Great Hall is available to community groups for rental. For more information, contact Lisa Hamblin at 617.822.8329 or by email, lisa.hamblin@codman.org .
Click here for Great Hall registration forms.
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Call Center – 617.822.8271: This number can be used to schedule appointments, ask a question (medical or general) or to get a referral to one of our providers. The Call Center is open Monday to Friday from 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Register to vote! It has never been so easy: take five minutes to fill this form out online, print it out and mail it in. Simple as that.
Our Haitian Support Group has been extended into June. If you or someone you know was present during the Haiti earthquake of 2010, come join with others effected by the quake on the following Saturdays: 5/19 and 6/02.
Together We Play – Haitian playgroup. We welcome first time Haitian parents to a Parent-Child playgroup! Infants 6 months to 15 months old and their parents are invited to come have fun and learn. Click here for more info.
Check out May’s edition of WellSense, a monthly newsletter on relevant health tips. This month’s topics include bicycling, energy bars, and athlete’s foot.
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