October 8, 2004

MGH Charlestown celebrates 35th anniversary

The MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center celebrated its 35th anniversary Sept. 24, with Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino making a special appearance to thank caregivers, staff and community partners for their dedication to improving the health of the neighborhood.

Lorenzo Lewis, MD, medical director of MGH Charlestown, provided a brief overview of the health center's efforts during the past 35 years. Peter L. Slavin, MD, president of the MGH, spoke about Menino's many contributions to the health care of Boston-area residents. "For those of us at MGH Charlestown, Mayor Menino is very simply our champion," said Slavin. "We thank him for being on our side in our efforts to provide high quality, affordable and accessible care."

Peggy Carolan, administrative director of MGH Charlestown, recognized seven individuals from the community, the MGH and Partners for their special contributions. Brit Nicholson, MD, MGH chief medical officer; Sally Iles, associate vice president of Medicine in Primary Care Administration; Joan Quinlan, director of MGH Community Benefits; Matt Fishman, director of Partners Community Benefits; John Auerbach, director of the Boston Public Health Commission; Linda Whitlock, director of the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club; and Thomas Flatley, president of the Flatley Company, all were presented with a health center memento.

Above, from left, Slavin, Carolan, Menino and Lewis