About the Foundation

History

Mission

The mission of the Foundation is to support the charitable and educational activities of the MMS and the MMS Alliance; including but not limited to developing and nurturing of cooperation between individuals, the professions, institutions, and the community to creatively address issues that affect the health, benefit, and welfare of the community.

The Foundation currently administers the following grant programs:

• Community Action
  Funds community action projects that creatively address issues that affect the health and well-being of the community 
  
• Care for the Medically Uninsured/Underinsured
  Supports physician-led volunteer initiatives to provide free care to uninsured patients and increase access to care for the medically underinsured
  
• International Health Studies
  Provides funding for house officers and medical students who are members of the MMS to pursue international education particularly focusing on underserved populations

Staff and Directors

• Vanessa P. Kenealy, Alliance Member, Chair
• Anne-Marie J. Audet, MD, Out of State
• James J.A. Cavanuagh, MD, Barnstable
• Gladys Chan, Worcester, Alliance Member
• Corey E. Collins, DO, Middlesex
• John M. Crowe, MD, Plymouth, Advisor
• Subramanyan Jayasankar, MD, Suffolk, Advisor
• Stephen A. Metz, MD, Hampden
• Katherine L. Phaneuf, MD, Middlesex Central
• Deanna P. Ricker, MD, Middlesex, Alternate
• Katherine S. Upchurch, MD, Worcester
• Francis X. Van Houten, MD, Middlesex Central
• Alan C. Woodward, MD, Middlesex Central
• Mariette A. Young, Alliance Member

• Jennifer Day, Director