Indian Health Services (IHS)
Our Office
483B Great Neck Road South
Mashpee, MA, 02649
United States
Phone: 508-477-6967
Clinical Fax: 508-477-0607
Administration Fax: 508-477-0156
Hours of Operation 8:00-4:30 Monday – Friday
After Hours and Weekends 855-216-3638
Please be advised
Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit is expanding our services; we now provide a weekend and after hour call service, a licensed Nurse is available by phone. You may call our toll free number 855-216-3638 after-hours and weekends for medical needs. The on call nurse will direct you to the appropriate care and fully document the encounter for the Service Unit. The encounter will be reviewed on the next business day. This service does not take the place of 911 for Emergencies. Please call 911 in the event of an emergency. This service is to assist with after hour non-emergency needs.
Administrative Staff
Rita Gonsalves – CEO
Dr. Edward Avant – Administrative Officer
Kristine Foster – Administrative Assistant
Denise Cardoza – PRC Technician
Suzanne Green – PRC Technician
Michelle Harding – PRC Technician
Jessica Lopes – Medical Support Assistant
Beatrice Jackson – Medical Records Technician
Wampsikuk Mills – IT Specialist
Tyrone Brunson Jr – Custodian
Charles Thompson – Sr. Field Engineer
Medical Staff
Dr. Neil Anton Borja, MD – Supervisory Physician
Kelsey Simm, FNP – Supervisory Nurse Practitioner
Nekeisha Peters, RN – Community Health Nurse
Elissa Lopez, RN – Clinical Nurse
Natasha Jonas, LPN – Practical Nurse
Shirley Corrigan, LPN – Practical Nurse
Jocelyn Gonsalves-Rose – Health Technician
Elon Banks – Health Technician
Nadine Phillips-Smart – Behavioral Health Specialist
PumukQien Collins – Behavioral Health Specialist
Desire Hendricks-Moreno – Substance Abuse Case Manager
Lesley McKeen – Dietician
Cheryl Johnson – Pharmacist
Dental Staff
Dr. Tempestt Evans, DDS – Chief Dental Officer
Elaine Sargent-Crooks – Dental Hygienist
Terasa Stevens – Dental Assistant
Jessica Monteiro – Dental Assistant
Mission Statement
The Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare to Native American members and their families in a culturally sensitive manner promoting good health, safe-lifestyles, well-being and harmony.
Vision Statement
The Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit is committed to the elimination of health disparities. We strive to be progressive in the development and expansion of family-focused medicine and traditional practice. We promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness that strengthens, and empowers our native community, while honoring our Creator, Mother Earth, our Elders and our Children.
Core Principle
Strategic planning and financial planning are not discrete activities to be complete through disconnected processes- they are highly interrelated and interdependent disciplines that are the cornerstones of effective organization and financial management.
Need Substance Abuse Treatment? Please call a staff member. Tribal Health and IHS Staff practice strict client/patient confidentiality and are HIPPA trained.
