Upham's Community Care

We are grateful for what the Worrell brothers do for our community and how they are actively engaged in what our people need now. They go above and beyond for their constituents, neighbors, families and friends. We look forward to continuing our work together.

We are Building Stronger Teams Upham's Community Care This week, our clinical care teams came together to collaborate, share wins, address obstacles, and find solutions. Break Out #1 MAs, Nurses, and Providers organized by discipline then Break Out #2 United pod Providers, MAs, and Nurses together We are grateful to work with dedicated, vocal and caring people who solve problems! Remember, healthcare is a team sport. What new/reinvented roles does does your organization need to do the work in 2025? #StrongerTeams #HealthcareHeroes Thank you to our Director of Quality Ama Sam Ambaah, MD, Nurse Educator Rita Nieves and Director of Nursing Michele Butler for leading us.

Thank you to Boston's Age Strong/ Age-Friendly Commission for stopping by our Roxbury PACE center last week! To ensure Boston is the best place for elders to live, the Age Strong representatives asked our PACE participants to give feedback about what they love about living in Boston, what they would like to see more of, and what can be approved. Do you have ideas about how to make Boston a more supportive city? Age-Friendly Boston would love to hear from you! Age-Friendly Boston is currently updating its five-year plan and is looking for residents around Boston for ideas and suggestions to improve the city. They are conducting listening tours around Boston to solicit input. To learn more about Age-Friendly Boston, go to https://lnkd.in/eFu3p6Dn

Fair Foods winter location: Stop by 415 Columbia Road every Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for fresh produce—each bag is just $2! Due to the upcoming winter weather, the Fair Foods’ pick-up location is now on the first floor of the health center.

The Dorchester Food Co-op visited PACE again this year, offering fresh, local produce to participant & staff free of charge. Produce included melons, apples, carrots, beets, bok choy, collard greens, cauliflower, and cranberries. In total, 61 participants and 25 staff members engaged in the Pop-up Farm Stands at 1140 and 36. Many thanks to the DFC volunteers who made this happen!

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our wonderful Nurse Practitioners, whose dedication, kindness, and expertise make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Thank you for your exceptional service.

Excited to partner with JPNDC!

I want to write about the training conducted today by The Boston Medical Center (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction on Pain Management and Addiction for our nurses and PCPs at Upham's Community Care. It was insightful, focused and needed. We are ✓ Improving outcomes for patients ✓ Reducing overdose burden ✓ Increasing our team's knowledge and capacity to provide care for OUD and SUD ✓ Creating a positive experience of belonging for patients of color receiving substance use services/treatment and our staff who do this work ✓ Improving street outreach A special thanks to The Boston Public Health Commission (OD2A Overdose Data To Action Grant), Mass General Brigham and The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (MGB SUD Equity Foundation Grant) for their collaboration on this important initiative. Together, these partnerships contribute to the success of our shared mission. We are committed to making a difference through collaboration and dedication. #Healthcare #AddictionAwareness #Partnership #OD2A

Last week at the MassPACE Annual Meeting several State Champions were honored for their work advancing PACE and elder care: Senator Pat Jehlen, Vicki Halal, and Chairman Thomas M. Stanley. Of course, we’re thrilled to congratulate all the Phyllis Solomon Award nominees and especially our own Mary Udeh from Upham’s PACE, this year’s award recipient. Mary’s dedication, compassion, and commitment truly embody the heart of PACE, and we’re so grateful to have her on our team.

Upham’s proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedication of the Medical Assistants, Pharmacy and Quality Team across the organization. These healthcare workers work tirelessly to improve patient care, enhance patient safety, and drive innovation. Their caring manner and commitment to excellence is vital in shaping a healthier future for all. Thank you for your passion, your knowledge, and your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients!