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Category: Staff News

The Cape Cod Chronicle: Program Sets Sights on Youth, Young Adult Homelessness

BARNSTABLE – In researching the issue of homelessness and housing instability on the Cape and Islands, Barnstable County officials came upon what Dan Gray called a “hidden population,” namely teens […]

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Joe Pacheco, Barnstable County Director of Human Services, pictured in front of the REACH Mobile Unit with Duffy Health staff.

Human Services Director Attends Unveiling of Duffy Health Center’s REACH Mobile Health Unit

Starting Monday, August 14th, Duffy Health Center’s REACH Mobile Health Unit will begin visiting communities throughout the region. REACH stands for Respectful, Equitable Access to Compassionate Healthcare. Services include: Duffy […]

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Professional Development Series for Health & Human Services Staff

Cape Cod Community College’s (4Cs) Center for Corporate and Professional Education has collaborated with Outer Cape Health Services to help address the need for local, affordable, and accessible professional development […]

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“Cape Cod Health News” Highlights SHINE’s Lessons on Medicare Enrollment

Cape Cod Healthcare’s e-newsletter, Cape Cod Health News, highlighted the importance of enrolling in Medicare and the free services of a SHINE Counselor.  Sheila Curtis, SHINE Regional Program Manager, was […]

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Welcome Melissa Janiszewski, New MOAPC Coordinator

New Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative (MOAPC) Program Specialist, Melissa Janiszewski will coordinate the Barnstable County’s MOAPC grant.  Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Social Work focusing on Sustainable Development/Global […]

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Farewell to RSAC Coordinator Samantha Kossow

Samantha Kossow, Regional Substance Abuse Council’s (RSAC) coordinator since 2014, is leaving her position on August 31, 2016. Samantha has been integral to the success of the RSAC through her […]

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