Women's Health Network and Men's Health Partnership
The Women's Health Network and Men's Health Partnership work with Community Health Centers, including the Framingham Community Health Center and Lowell
Community Health Center, and other medical providers that focus on offering comprehensive, accessible, culturally competent, and high quality care for the most
vulnerable populations in Massachusetts. With an emphasis on prevention, this program supports the use of evidence-based strategies to ensure a sustainable
system of primary care and medical home management.
Components of the program include:
- Assuring preventive screenings as defined by the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners
- Connection to primary care providers
- Appropriate and timely access to diagnostic services
- Care coordination, including nursing case management, client navigation, risk reduction education, chronic disease self management, and lifestyle intervention
- Access to free or low cost treatment, when needed
- Patient education to manage chronic disease
This program focuses on low income, uninsured and underinsured adults age 40 to 64.
For details in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, call 888-663-3688, ext. 1264 or e-mail jschaefer@vnacarenetwork.org. All inquiries and services are confidential. Immigration status is not considered. A Social Security number is not required to receive services.
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.