Positive Recognition Duffy team member honored for her commitment

This June, Duffy Health Center’s Senior Director of Program Resources, Jane de Groot, will receive the Community Health Center Employee Award from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. Nominated by her peers, Jane was chosen to receive this award “in recognition of her exemplary work, professional excellence, commitment and compassion, which are representative of the community health center network and its delivery of health care service.”

As described by her colleagues, “Jane serves in many obvious capacities at Duffy in her role as Senior Director of Program Resources: grant writer, [liaison to the Health Resources and Services Administration], new program developer, historian, committee and task force chair, leader. But more importantly, she serves as an untiring advocate and resource for Duffy staff and patients.”

In her nomination letter, CEO Heidi Nelson wrote, “Jane has never met an evidence-based practice that she doesn’t like. Duffy embraced Motivational Interviewing early on, and practices Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Trauma-Informed Care. Jane brings professionalism and discipline to programs and services for marginalized and vulernable populations that can sometimes go off track if not carefully monitored. She is laser-focused on innovation, scanning the environment for funding opportunities, and best practices.”

Honorary board member Andrew Singer, Esq. noted, “Jane does her work without fanfare, but very efficiently, methodically, and successfully. Her ability to not just find and write the grants, but to win grants left, right, up, down, and sideways is the stuff of legend.” Founding board member Dr. Hub Mathewson adds, “Without her diligence, organizational prowess, steadfast advocacy, and skills in forging partnerships, Duffy would not be the success it is today in fulfilling its vital mission.”

Congratulations, Jane! Thank you for all you do in support of Duffy Health Center’s patients.

Notable Retirements

Three long-term team members recently retired from their service to our community. They are already missed!

Arlene Crosby (left) retired from her role as an Outreach Case Manager in February. She spent 17 years with Duffy Health Center.

Patricia Cawley, MSW (center) retired in March from her role as Senior Director of Program Services. She was with Duffy for over 10 years and played an integral role in developing our Case Management services.

Kay McGinn (right) retired in April after serving the essential role of Referrals Coordinator for over 15 years.