About Us

Who We Are

Tribal Health Services

The Tribal Health Services (THS) facility, funded by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the national Indian Health Services (IHS) agency and other health-related grants, is available to members of federally recognized tribes residing in our service area in addition to members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Our Mission

Advancing objective one of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation strategic plan, our goal is for our patients to live healthier, longer lives.

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  • Inspire hope and contribute to the holistic health and well-being of our patients.
  • Provide excellence in our integrated primary and behavioral health services.
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Our Vision

In service of our mission, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Health Services envisions the good health of our patients through delivery of accessible, patient-centered, high quality, sustainable, and culturally-relevant health care services.

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Patient Eligibility

Eligibility to use MPTN Tribal Health Services is determined by both Indian Health Services regulations and tribal resolution. One must be a member of a federally recognized Tribe demonstrated by tribal enrolled document.

Eligibility for Patient and Referred Care services has an additional set of criteria including having a socio-economic tie to MPTN and living in our service area. All registered patients are not eligible for this program.

Documents that are needed for your registration include: Copy of birth certificate, social security card, piece of mail showing address, tribal identification, copy of insurance card, copy of marriage license* and copy of drivers license/state id. Please submit these documents along with Patient Registration Application. Please contact 860-312-8025 with additional questions.

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Purchased & Referred Care Program

The PRC program assists patients with payment for services not offered by our tribal health facility based on funding availability, current level of service and patient notification.  Use of alternate resources is a requirement before PRC funds are used. Please contact prc@mptn-nsn.gov or 860-312-8020 with additional questions.

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Departments

Behavioral Health

We can assist individuals in finding their strengths and personal coping skills to help overcome life's obstacles.

Learn more about Behavioral Health Services

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Meet Our Team

Director of Tribal Health & Social Services

Shanna Reels, LCSW

TOR Grant Program Manager

Shylia Barnes

Medical Assistant

April Bastille

Behavioral Health Therapist

Joyce Erickson, LPC

Disability Case Manager

Jenny Felix

Primary Care Provider

Dr. Rosemary Johnson, CDR, U.S. Public Health Service (Ret.)

Community Health Worker

Tammy Lehoux

Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Danielle Malo

Family Services Coordinator

Kaitlyn Manning-Smith

Medical Office Manager

Shari Marcucio, CMA (AAMA)

Social Services Manager

Tanisha Minnis

Primary Care Provider

Dr. Diane Morgenthaler

Community Health Educator, SDPI Program Coordinator

Jan Weyant-Hamel

Community Health Nurse Supervisor

Jo Anne Wilkinson, BSN, RN