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# Lynn Community Health Center

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- [’26-’27 Student Fellows Are Ready to Make an Impact](https://lynnchc.org/26-27-student-fellows-are-ready-to-make-an-impact/): Over four days of orientation, students got to know LCHC, met leaders and staff from across the organization, built connections with one another, and began preparing for a year of learning, mentorship, professional development and community impact. This orientation was designed to be an introduction to a workplace, but also, significantly, an opportunity for students to see themselves as part of the future of community health.
- [LCHC Celebrates 55 Years](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-celebrates-55-years/): There’s a lot to celebrate at Lynn Community Health Center. This year marks 55 years of serving our community, and we’re celebrating by honoring the people, ideas and milestones that have shaped LCHC—and looking ahead to what we’re building next.
- [A Glimpse Into the Future of Health Care in Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-health-care-in-lynn/): Over the past several years, LCHC has steadily expanded its footprint across the neighborhood, including the acquisition and renovation of additional nearby buildings that will help support an integrated Lynn Health and Wellness campus. Together, these projects are part of a long-term vision to strengthen access to care while reimagining what a modern health center can look like: rooted in community, responsive to patient needs, and designed for the future.
- [Francisco Espinal Named LCHC’s First DAISY Award Honoree](https://lynnchc.org/francisco-espinal-named-lchcs-first-daisy-award-honoree/): Francisco Espinal, RN, has been named Lynn Community Health Center's first-ever DAISY Award Honoree, a special recognition that celebrates nurses whose clinical skill, compassion, and commitment leave a lasting impact on the lives of patients, families, and colleagues.
- [Community Voices at the Center of Care](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-board-retreat-community-voices/): At LCHC, community leadership is built directly into how we operate. Recently, members of LCHC’s Board of Directors gathered for a full-day retreat focused on organizational planning, learning, and connection to the services that support thousands of patients and families across our community each year.
- [Celebrating the Graduation of First Student Fellowship Cohort](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-the-graduation-of-first-student-fellowship-cohort/): LYNN, Mass. — Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its Community Health Student Fellowship Program, marking a major milestone in an innovative initiative designed to empower local youth as future healthcare leaders and community health advocates.
- [Your Guide to Walk-In Care at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/guide-to-walk-in-care-lynn-community-health-center/): Sometimes you need medical care and you need it today. Maybe your child woke up with an ear infection. Maybe you twisted your ankle on your lunch break. Maybe a sore throat that started two days ago is only getting worse.
- [Destigmatizing Quality Care for HIV & Infectious Disease Patients](https://lynnchc.org/destigmatizing-quality-care-for-hiv-infectious-disease-patients/): The team’s infectious disease program, including its evolving HIV initiatives, continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across the community. By combining compassion, expertise, and collaboration, LCHC delivers care that empowers patients and promotes overall public health.
- [Is It a Cold or the Flu? How to Tell the Difference and When to Visit Urgent Care](https://lynnchc.org/is-it-cold-or-flu/): You wake up with a sore throat, a stuffy nose, and that full-body feeling of something's not right. Is it just a cold that will pass in a few days, or is it the flu — and should you see a doctor?
- [Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: How to Choose the Right Care in Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/urgent-care-vs-emergency-room-how-to-choose-the-right-care-in-lynn/): When a health issue comes up suddenly, the first question is often: Should I go to urgent care or the emergency room? Making the right call can save you hours of waiting, hundreds of dollars, and a lot of unnecessary stress.
- [Women in Leadership](https://lynnchc.org/women-in-leadership/): From early beginnings to leadership roles across the organization, these stories capture the experiences, values, and moments that have shaped their work. They also reflect the strength of connection—between patients, teams, and the communities we support.
- [Honoring the Roots of Community Health Care](https://lynnchc.org/honoring-the-roots-of-community-health-care/): As Lynn Community Health Center honors Black History Month, we recognize two trailblazers whose work helped shape the foundation of community-based health care in the United States: Dr. L.C. Dorsey and Dr. John W. Hatch.
- [OCHIN EPIC/TriZetto Provider Solutions Data Breach Notice](https://lynnchc.org/ochin-epic-trizetto-provider-solutions-data-breach-notice/): Lynn Community Health Center was notified by OCHIN EPIC of a recent security incident involving TriZetto Provider Solutions (TPS), an OCHIN Epic subcontractor, that affected certain protected health information for approximately 6,200 LCHC patients. TriZetto Provider Solutions promptly initiated an investigation, engaged cybersecurity experts, notified law enforcement, and implemented additional security measures.
- [2025 Baby’s First Holiday](https://lynnchc.org/2025-babys-first-holiday/): Twenty-six years ago, one of our OB nurses noticed that many new mothers were leaving the hospital without basic newborn essentials. Wanting to change that, she gathered a small group of volunteers, and Baby’s First Holiday (formerly “Baby’s First Christmas”) was born. What started as a simple act of kindness has grown into a beloved annual tradition that brings joy, dignity, and support to LCHC moms and their newborns. Baby’s First Holiday remains entirely volunteer-driven.
- [Celebrating our NPs at LCHC](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-our-nps-at-lchc/): I feel very fortunate to be working as a Nurse Practitioner at Lynn community health center serving people experiencing homelessness. I have worked in this specific field for over 20 years. The care I get to provide has been deeply rewarding because it allows me to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals who often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. You become a trusted presence in their lives- an advocate for their needs and helps them navigate complex medical and social challenges. The work through the Recuperative Care Department lets me witness meaningful change, whether it’s stabilizing a chronic condition, supporting someone through recovery, reconnecting with family members, or simply offering dignity and respect in moments when they need it most. Every connection, no matter how small, becomes an opportunity to promote and witness healing, build resilience, and contribute to a more equitable and humane healthcare system.
- [Celebrating our 2025 Staff Awards and Anniversaries](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-our-2025-staff-awards-and-anniversaries/): On October 30, Lynn Community Health Center came together to celebrate our Annual Staff Awards and Anniversaries, recognizing the incredible achievements and milestones of our team. We also extended our gratitude to the Board for their steadfast leadership and commitment to our mission. Together, their collective dedication has shaped 2025 into a year defined by growth, impact, and perseverance.
- [LCHC Recognized Among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-recognized-among-top-100-women-led-businesses-in-massachusetts/): Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is honored to be named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Women’s Edge in partnership with The Boston Globe. This is the health center’s first year receiving this distinction, which coincides with the program’s 25th anniversary and underscores the vital role of women-led leadership in the state’s economic and social landscape.
- [Celebrating Our Medical Assistants: The Heart of Patient Care at LCHC](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-our-medical-assistants-the-heart-of-patient-care-at-lchc/): This week is Medical Assistants Recognition Week! We’re celebrating all our incredible MAs who bring care, compassion, and expertise to every patient interaction. From greeting patients and taking vitals to assisting providers and offering comfort, our MAs play a vital role in making sure every patient feels supported. We’re highlighting the stories and experiences of several of our MAs and the impact they make every day.For Bhoomi Patel and the Marigold Team, becoming a Medical Assistant was inspired by a desire to help people. Many members of the team were drawn to LCHC through their connection to the community, some had been patients themselves and wanted to give back to the place that had cared for them.
- [Celebrating Our Physician Associates](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-our-physician-associates/): This week is Physician Associates week (PAs), and we are proud to highlight the vital role they play in providing compassionate, high-quality care in our community. PAs diagnose illnesses, manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as primary care providers at LCHC. They are known for their patient-centered approach, emphasizing communication, empathy, and education to help individuals manage their health. Versatility and expertise allow them to practice across a wide range of specialties, from primary care to urgent care and beyond.
- [Expert Pharmacy Services at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/expert-pharmacy-services-at-lynn-community-health-center/): Today we celebrate World Pharmacist Day and the dedicated professionals who keep our community healthy. At Lynn Community Health Center, our pharmacy team brings almost 100 years of combined experience to ensure every patient receives the highest quality care.
- [Breaking Down Barriers: Why Same-Day Voter Registration Matters](https://lynnchc.org/breaking-down-barriers-why-same-day-voter-registration-matters/): These aren’t excuses—they are the real trade-offs many of our patients face as they juggle multiple jobs, caregiving responsibilities, and health challenges. For them, the current 20-day voter registration cutoff in Massachusetts creates an unnecessary barrier. The result is that the very people most affected by decisions about housing, transportation, and healthcare are often the least able to influence them.
- [Celebrating Excellence in Clinical Quality](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-excellence-in-clinical-quality/): CHQR badges honor health centers like ours that demonstrate measurable improvements in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and use of health information technology, as reflected through the Uniform Data System (UDS) data. Their annual awards are based on the most recent UDS reporting year and reflect a center’s sustained quality gains.
- [Sports Medicine Training Enhances Primary Care at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/sports-medicine-training-enhances-primary-care-at-lynn-community-health-center/): Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Navid Mahooti, MD, MPH, Sports Medicine specialist with Mass General Hospital, for an onsite education session on Therapeutic Needling for Muscle Pain and Myofascial Trigger Points. During the session, Dr. Mahooti shared valuable insights on non-surgical approaches to orthopedic and sports-related injuries, including advanced ultrasound-guided procedures and minimally invasive therapies. His expertise gave our providers the opportunity to expand their knowledge in innovative, evidence-based techniques that can benefit patients experiencing muscle pain and related conditions.We extend a special thank you to Dr. Mahooti for leading this session, and to our volunteers, Augustina Egbuiwe and Dr. Elizabeth Quinn, who stepped up as test patients so our team could gain hands-on experience.
- [LCHC Welcomes 2025 Student Fellows](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-welcomes-2025-student-fellows/): “After two weeks of orientation, our Community Health Student Fellowship Program is officially underway!” said Program Manager Tabitha Fineberg. “Fellows will now begin working with their mentors, learning about social determinants, advocacy and participating in job shadowing throughout the academic year, and we’re excited to support them as they grow and work toward their future goals.”
- [Compassionate Dental Care](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-compassionate-dental-care/): Dr. Claudia Challabi has been a dedicated member of our dental team at Lynn Community Health Center for more than 11 years. Her long-standing service reflects a deep commitment to the health and well-being of our community.
- [LCHC Congratulates Dr. Kiame Mahaniah on Appointment as Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-congratulates-dr-kiame-mahaniah-on-appointment-as-secretary-of-the-executive-office-of-health-and-human-services/): Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) congratulates Dr. Kiame Mahaniah on his appointment as Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Dr. Mahaniah served as Chief Executive Officer of LCHC for five years, becoming a trusted and steady leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, until he was appointed as Undersecretary for Health at EOHHS. In addition to his statewide responsibilities, Dr. Mahaniah continues to care for his longstanding panel of patients at LCHC, remaining grounded in the community he has long served.
- [LCHC Appoints Three New Board Members](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-appoints-three-new-board-members/): Lynn Community Health Center Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members
- [OFF THE GRID: In Focus – Humanity, Dignity, and Connection](https://lynnchc.org/off-the-grid-in-focus-humanity-dignity-and-connection/): At Lynn Community Health Center, we are proud to uplift the voices of our community, especially those who are too often unheard. One of the most powerful expressions of this spirit came to life in OFF THE GRID, a six-month photography project that brought together volunteers and individuals experiencing homelessness in Lynn.
- [Health Equity Trends Summit 2025: Collective Vision, Personal Power](https://lynnchc.org/health-equity-trends-summit-2025-collective-vision-personal-power/): The 2025 Health Equity Trends Summit was a day filled with purpose, connection, and inspiration. Hosted by the Health Equity Compact at the JFK Library in Boston, the Summit brought together leaders from across sectors to reflect on what’s working—and to imagine what’s possible in the fight for health justice.
- [Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Marc Levine](https://lynnchc.org/honoring-the-legacy-of-dr-marc-levine/): On May 28th, the Lynn Community Health Center Pediatrics Department hosted a heartfelt Plaque Dedication and Unveiling in memory of Dr. Marc Levine, a beloved pediatrician, mentor, and leader who devoted 38 years of service to our community.
- [2025-2027 Strategic Plan](https://lynnchc.org/2025-2027-strategic-plan/): Lynn Community Health Center has always played a vital role in advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, accessible care for all. As the needs of our community grow — and the healthcare landscape continues to evolve — we know that our strategy must evolve, too.
- [Advocacy in Action: LCHC Leads Locally and Nationally](https://lynnchc.org/advocacy-in-action-lchc-leads-locally-and-nationally/): Advocacy in Action: LCHC Leads Locally and Nationally
- [Celebrating Nurses Week, 2025](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-nurses-week-2025/): Reflecting on Nurses Week 2025
- [Lynn Community Health Center Celebrates National Nurses Week](https://lynnchc.org/national-nurses-week/): Every year on May 6th, the United States celebrates National Nurses Day, marking the beginning of National Nurses Week. It’s a time dedicated to appreciating, supporting, and thanking the countless nurses who provide invaluable care around the world.
- [HRSA Site Visit 2025: A Success That Reflects Who We Are](https://lynnchc.org/hrsa-site-visit-2025-a-success-that-reflects-who-we-are/): HRSA Site Visit: A Success That Reflects Who We Are
- [How Community Health Centers like Lynn CHC Manage Health Disparities](https://lynnchc.org/how-community-health-centers-like-lynn-chc-manage-health-disparities/): As a result, LCHC focuses our staff of more than 700 healthcare specialists on avenues that can improve both the physical and mental well-being of our community. This includes the ability to manage health disparities in order to offer exceptional, personal care to patients who might otherwise not get the care they need.
- [Whole-Person Care, All in One Place](https://lynnchc.org/whole-person-care-all-in-one-place/): Whether you walk through our doors for a sore throat, a therapy session, a dental cleaning, or prenatal care, you’re not just getting a visit — you’re getting a whole-person care team, and you are the center. That’s what integrated primary care means at LCHC.
- [LCHC Launches Student Fellowship Program to Empower Youth in Healthcare](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-launches-student-fellowship-program-to-empower-youth-in-healthcare/): Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is proud to announce the launch of our Community Health Student Fellowship Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering local youth, aged 15 to 20, to take charge of their health and wellness. This program is designed to close the life expectancy gap in Lynn, Massachusetts, by fostering a new generation of healthcare leaders.
- [Welcoming Two New Chief Officers to LCHC](https://lynnchc.org/welcoming-two-new-chief-officers-to-lchc/): Lynn, MA – January 24, 2025 – After an extensive search and interview process, Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) CEO Brenda Rodriguez is pleased to announce the appointment of two new executive leaders to her team: Tracey Albertson as Chief People Officer and Veronique Maston as Chief Consumer Officer. Both leaders bring a wealth of expertise to their roles and will play a critical part in shaping the future of LCHC as it continues to evolve and meet the growing healthcare needs of the Lynn community.
- [Introducing Drew Russo as Chair of the Board of Directors](https://lynnchc.org/introducing-drew-russo-as-chair-of-the-board-of-directors/): Lynn, MA – January 14, 2025 — Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Drew Russo as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A dedicated advocate for the Lynn community and a proud LCHC patient, Drew brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing equitable access to healthcare in his hometown.
- [Lynn Families Take HealthySteps](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-families-take-healthysteps/): In October 2024, Lynn families participated in the HealthySteps program, a national initiative that integrates child development specialists into pediatric care to support families during early childhood. The program focuses on enhancing child development, addressing behavioral concerns, and promoting positive parenting practices. Local healthcare providers have noted improvements in family engagement and child health outcomes since implementing HealthySteps.
- [2024: A Year of Growth, Grit, and Gratitude at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/2024-a-year-of-growth-grit-and-gratitude-at-lynn-community-health-center/): As we step into 2025, we’re reflecting on a remarkable year at Lynn Community Health Center — one filled with light, energy, and inspiration. From big milestones to everyday moments of care, 2024 was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we work together.
- [Bridging Care and Community: Lynn Community Health Center’s OB/GYN Services](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-ob-gyn-services/): Obstetrics and Gynecology Services (OB/GYN services) is just one piece of a much larger effort to provide comprehensive women's healthcare at Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC). Kristen Cotter, Team Medical Director for the OB/GYN department at LCHC, spearheads this mission.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Opens School-Based Behavioral Health Center at Pickering Middle School](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-opens-school-based-behavioral-health-center-at-pickering-middle-school/): Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is proud to announce the opening of its newest School-Based Health Center at Pickering Middle School, providing vital behavioral health supports to students. This initiative underscores LCHC’s commitment to delivering preventative and accessible care to young people where they need it most—right in their schools.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Eye Clinic Brings Vision Screenings to Connery Elementary School](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-eye-clinic-brings-vision-screenings-to-connery-elementary-school/): Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) proudly celebrates the outstanding work of our Eye Clinic team, who recently spent two days at Connery Elementary School providing vital vision screenings to over 550 students. This incredible effort was led by Dr. Pool, Dr. Bastian, and Dr. Pascal, alongside a group of vision services students who contributed their time and skills.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Awarded $50,000 Grant from the Amelia Peabody Foundation to Expand ACE Team Services](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-awarded-50000-grant-from-the-amelia-peabody-foundation-to-expand-ace-team-services/): The ACE Team was developed in partnership with the Lynn Police Department (LPD) and Lynn Public Schools (LPS) to provide trauma-informed outreach and resources for families in the aftermath of violence or other traumatic events. Since its inception in 2020, the ACE Team has received over 1,000 referrals, connecting families to essential services such as counseling, childcare, food assistance, and housing support.
- [Nursing is the Heartbeat of Our Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/nursing-excellence-value-based-care/): Nursing plays a pivotal role at Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC), providing effective and compassionate care that stands at the core of our value-based healthcare approach. We’re fortunate to have an ever-expanding nursing program that impacts all levels of care at LCHC. This is due, in part, to an excellent nurse educator and a top-down approach to sustained learning and growth.
- [‘Baby’s First Holiday 2024’ a special time for Lynn Community Health Center patients and families](https://lynnchc.org/babys-first-holiday-a-special-time-for-lynn-community-health-center-patients-and-families/): Upwards of 100 LCHC mothers with newborns came to North Shore Community College’ Gym to attend Lynn Community Health Center’s (LCHC) 28th Annual Baby’s First Holiday Party on Friday, December 6.
- [LCHC Streamlines Patient Care with EPIC Electronic Health Records (EHR) Optimization](https://lynnchc.org/how-lchc-uses-epic-transform-records/): In the evolving world of healthcare technology, LCHC has integrated an electronic health records (EHR) system called EPIC. It improves our patient records while it provides information, education, and ongoing support around these records.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Achieves Prestigious Accreditation by The Joint Commission](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-achieves-prestigious-accreditation-by-the-joint-commission/): The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization recognized as a global leader in healthcare quality and patient safety. For over 70 years, it has set rigorous standards and conducted comprehensive evaluations to ensure healthcare organizations deliver the highest levels of care. Achieving accreditation demonstrates an organization’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in serving its patients.
- [Lynn Immigrant Healthcare Access: LCHC and the Lynn Rapid Response Network](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-immigrant-healthcare/): We work with local organizations to identify and address immigrant healthcare challenges like social determinants of health (see definition below), insurance access, and basic healthcare concerns. As a result, we’ve expanded our healthcare support systems throughout the region to make a greater impact.
- [What is Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and How is it Managed?](https://lynnchc.org/what-is-drug-resistant-tuberculosis/): Tuberculosis (TB) is a severe bacterial disease that remains a global health challenge. According to data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO), tuberculosis killed more than 1.3 million people globally in 2022, and more than 10 million people contracted the disease last year alone.
- [Comprehensive Dental Care in Lynn MA – Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/comprehensive-dental-care-in-lynn-ma-lynn-community-health-center/): Oral health is a pivotal component of overall wellness, and poor oral hygiene can escalate into chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. That’s why the healthcare professionals at Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) safeguard the smiles and the general health of our community in Lynn, MA, through our extensive dental services.
- [Helping Patients Manage Diabetes at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/helping-patients-manage-diabetes/): For many, including healthcare providers, it’s more than just a health concern—it's a global epidemic that continues to impact individuals, families, and communities. Our diabetes management programs in Lynn are designed to provide comprehensive care and support.
- [Celebrating our 2024 Staff Awards and Anniversaries](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-our-2024-staff-awards-and-anniversaries/): On October 21st, Lynn Community Health Center held our Annual Staff Awards and Anniversaries Celebration to honor the accomplishments of our dedicated staff. The Board was commended for their ongoing support, advocacy, and commitment to the center's mission. Their efforts, along with the dedication of the entire team, have been instrumental in making 2024 a year of progress and milestones.
- [Discover the Benefits of Working as a Registered Nurse at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/discover-the-benefits-of-working-as-a-registered-nurse-at-lynn-community-health-center/): At Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC), nurses are the cornerstone of our healthcare delivery system. We understand that our nurses' dedication and expertise are critical to the well-being of our community. Join our team and experience the unique benefits of working as a registered nurse at Lynn Community Health Center.
- [Top Skills and Qualities Needed for Registered Nurse Jobs](https://lynnchc.org/top-skills-and-qualities-for-registered-nurse-jobs/): Registered nurses (RNs) are the backbone of healthcare, providing critical care and support to patients. At Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC), we recognize and nurture the skills and qualities that make RNs excel in their roles. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the top skills and qualities needed for registered nurse jobs, along with insights into how LCHC supports and values these attributes in our nurses.
- [Celebrating National Health Center Week 2024](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-national-health-center-week-2024/): Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center Week is an opportunity to highlight the commitment and passion of staff, board members, and supporters at places like us, Lynn Community Health Center, who, together with national CHC's, make it possible to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare services to more than 31.5 million patients across nearly 15,000 communities annually.
- [LCHC Awarded Funding from Atrius Health Equity Foundation](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-awarded-funding-from-atrius-health-equity-foundation/): For immediate release: July 30, 2024LYNN– Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is one of eight awardees selected through a highly competitive and rigorous process for a Youth as Heath Care Change Agents grant by the Atrius Health Equity Foundation.
- [Medical Outreach Program Expands Reach with New Clinical Van](https://lynnchc.org/medical-outreach-program-expands-reach-with-new-clinical-van/): LYNN — Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is thrilled to announce the expansion of their Medical Outreach Program, a transformative initiative aimed at bringing essential healthcare services directly to the Greater Lynn community. This expansion introduces a cutting-edge clinical van, a mobile healthcare vehicle that will play a pivotal role in enhancing accessibility and healthcare outreach.
- [Governor Maura Healey Visits Lynn Community Health Center to Support Early Childhood Literacy Program](https://lynnchc.org/governor-maura-healey-visits-lynn-community-health-center-to-support-early-childhood-literacy-program/): LYNN, MA –Governor Maura Healey visited Lynn Community Health Center on Friday to learn about the Reach Out and Read program, which aims to promote early childhood literacy and language development among pediatric patients during well child visits from birth to age five.
- [Celebrating the Women of Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-the-women-of-lynn-community-health-center/): Whitney is a champion of women's health, advocating for better access to contraception, working to make it as easy as possible for patients.
- [NAACP North Shore holds first annual Symposium](https://lynnchc.org/naacp-north-shore-holds-first-annual-symposium/): Lynn Community Health Center Chief Behavioral Health Officer Dr. Carlos Cappas talks about racial justice and healthcare.
- [SENATOR MARKEY JOINS MASSACHUSETTS LEADERS IN LYNN TO CALL FOR FUNDING EXTENSION FOR AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS](https://lynnchc.org/senator-markey-joins-massachusetts-leaders-in-lynn-to-call-for-funding-extension-for-affordable-internet-access/): Boston (February 20, 2024) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with the Massachusetts Statewide Digital Equity Coalition, today called on Congress to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which is set to expire in April. The state and local leaders joined Senator Markey today at the Lynn Public Library to highlight the need for the federal program, which provides funding for connectivity for 23 million households, including 366,000 households in Massachusetts. The ACP is a $14.2 billion program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021 and managed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that every household in the United States can afford Internet access...
- [Health of community health centers is being tested](https://lynnchc.org/health-of-community-health-centers-is-being-tested/): One in 11 Americans rely on community health centers for routine medical care and social services. The clinics serve as a critical safety net in every state and U.S. territory for low-income people of all ages, as nine in 10 health-center patients live at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, according to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. But it’s a safety net under stress.
- [Yearly Physical Examinations at LCHC Go Far Beyond Physical Wellness](https://lynnchc.org/yearly-physical-exams-comprehensive-care/): Dr. Nicholas Urbanczyk, Director of Primary Care at LCHC, understands this and has made it his goal to elevate care at the health center. He says that yearly physical examinations play a major role in LCHC’s comprehensive healthcare model.
- [The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Managing Chronic Conditions](https://lynnchc.org/social-determinants-health-chronic-care/): What are social determinants of health, and how do they impact healthcare for chronic care patients?
- [Leveraging Business Intelligence: How Analysts Drive Data-Driven Healthcare at Lynn CHC](https://lynnchc.org/how-business-intelligence-in-healthcare-analysts-support-lchcs-goals/): Business intelligence analysts support crucial initiatives in ways that propel LCHC’s Data-Driven Decision Making forward, and support for a wide range of healthcare services can be a challenge. Diligent, data-driven, behind-the-scenes work is often necessary for big-picture decisions as well as day-to-day operations.
- [The Role of Social Support in SUD Recovery](https://lynnchc.org/the-role-of-social-support-in-sud-recovery/): SUD sufferers and their support systems are strained during the SUD recovery journey. Similarly, opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to make headlines across the country, and social support systems continue to do what they can to combat the disease.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Announces Next CEO, Brenda Rodriguez](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-announces-next-ceo-brenda-rodriguez/): Brenda Rodriguez is an accomplished healthcare executive with a diverse and progressive career. She has served over 10 years in community health centers, most recently in Lowell as their Chief Strategy and Financial Officer, successfully instituting growth strategies and equitable healthcare practices. She drives success through collaborative leadership and inclusion. Prior to her work in community health, Brenda led financial and operating practices in education and media firms and began her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- [Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5.2 Million in Grants as Part of Medical Respite Pilot Program for People Experiencing Homelessness](https://lynnchc.org/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-5-2-million-in-grants-as-part-of-medical-respite-pilot-program-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/): Pilot seeks to improve the health of people experiencing homelessness and reduce the cost of care BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $5.2 million in grants for partnerships between health care agencies and community-based organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness. This is part of a new medical respite pilot program that will provide individuals experiencing homelessness a safe space to recover after a hospital visit. Respite locations will offer 40 beds of temporary housing with clinical supports while program participants receive assistance in finding suitable long-term housing.
- [State healthcare leaders gather for listening session on Maternal Care at NSCC](https://lynnchc.org/state-health-care-leaders-gather-for-listening-session-on-maternal-care-at-nscc/): Several local health-care leaders spoke at the event, including caregivers from Lynn Community Health Center like Physician Assistant Nicole McKenzie, who said that the lack of specialized maternal care in the area has forced many in Lynn to seek care in emergency rooms and urgent-care centers like LCHC.
- [Celebrating the LCHC 2023 Annual Meeting & Staff Awards](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-the-lchc-2023-annual-meeting-staff-awards/): Above: Members of our Dental Team post together. 
- [The 2023 John S. Moran Community Service Awardee, Social Worker Virginia](https://lynnchc.org/the-2023-john-s-moran-community-service-awardee-social-worker-virginia/): John S. Moran was an Executive Editor of the Lynn Daily Evening Item and a member of the LCHC Board of Directors at the time of his passing in 1990. The Board established this award for Community Service in his memory. The award recognizes an individual who has strong Lynn ties, is an advocate for a healthier Lynn community and for LCHC, and who has shown leadership and made a difference in our community.This year, we honored social worker Virginia Leigh with the Moran Award. Virginia is a clinical social worker with experience in a wide variety of settings, including previous employment as a Social Worker at Lynn Community Health Center.
- [The 2023 Andrea Gaulzetti Excellence in Community Health Awardee: Nurse Vicky](https://lynnchc.org/the-2023-andrea-gaulzetti-excellence-in-community-health-awardee-nurse-vicky/): The Andrea Gaulzetti Award for Excellence in Community Health is an annual employee award in memory of Andrea Gaulzetti, who was Lynn Community Health Center’s Chief Nursing Officer from 1997 until her passing in 2015. Andrea helped lay the foundation for who we are today. She was a dear friend, colleague, and mentor to those who knew her; she coached and mentored many employees who are in leadership positions today; and she was a fierce advocate for both patients and staff.In 2014, Andrea presented an award during Nurses Week. The following year, after Andrea’s passing, LCHC chose to carry this peer-to-peer award annually in her memory. Staff nominate co-workers who they believe embody qualities that Andrea demonstrated herself, and valued in others, including:
- [LCHC Nurse Honored at 1199SEIU Recognition Ceremony](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-nurse-honored-at-1199seiu-recognition-ceremony/): 1199SEIU’s 2023 Recognition Ceremony was held on Thursday, October 12th. Opening remarks were provided by Executive Vice President and Deputy Executive Directors, Tim Foley and Daniel Bustillo. The Keynote Speaker was Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kate Walsh.
- [Dr. Carlos F. Cappas Featured in New England Psychologist on Health Care Inequity](https://lynnchc.org/dr-carlos-f-cappas-featured-in-new-england-psychologist-on-health-care-inequity/): The article discusses the findings of a study on health care inequity in Massachusetts, with a focus on communities of color. The study, commissioned by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and the Health Equity Compact, reveals that health inequities among Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian populations in Massachusetts cost $5.9 billion annually. This economic burden includes avoidable health care spending, lost labor productivity due to poor health, and the cost of premature death.
- [LCHC Advocates on Beacon Hill: Dr. Carlos F. Cappas, Interim Chief Clinical Officer, and Ryan Sullivan, NP, Chief Financial Officer](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-advocates-on-beacon-hill-dr-carlos-f-cappas-interim-chief-clinical-officer-and-ryan-sullivan-np-chief-financial-officer/): “96% of Massachusetts residents believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live a long, healthy life, regardless of their income, education, or race.” (MassINC Polling Group)
- [Celebrating National Health Center Week 2023: Honoring Patients, Stakeholders, and Staff](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-national-health-center-week2023/): We were thrilled to join the nation in celebrating National Health Center Week this past week of August 6 – 12. This annual event provides an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our patients, stakeholders, and dedicated staff who make our community a healthier and happier place.
- [Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Grand Opening of LCHC Pharmacy](https://lynnchc.org/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-celebrates-grand-opening-of-lchc-pharmacy/): Lynn Community Health Center is proud to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for our pharmacy, which opened earlier this year. The event, held on Wednesday, August 9th, marked a significant milestone in providing enhanced healthcare services to our community.
- [Medical Respite Care: Safe to Heal](https://lynnchc.org/medical-respite-care-safe-to-heal/): The evening featured our medical respite care program, the Deborah Smith Walsh Recuperative Care Center (RCC). Even stormy weather couldn't dim the energy in the room as we honored both the staff and work of the RCC, and the center's namesake and advocate, Deborah Smith Walsh.
- [The Role of WIC and How It Helps Manage Health Disparities](https://lynnchc.org/role-of-wic-how-it-helps-manage-health-disparities/): Some of the most valuable, accessible programming at LCHC includes our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services. These are designed to help pregnant and postpartum women with things like nutrition planning, smart app progress tracking, and a number of beneficial support and resource solutions.
- [COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends](https://lynnchc.org/covid-19-public-health-emergency-ends/): After more than 3 years, the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Massachusetts also ended its COVID-19 Public Health Emergency along with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Mask Order.At Lynn Community Health Center, we are immensely proud of the work and care all of our staff have shown, and continue to show, to our patients and the community at large when they were needed most. From educating, testing, and vaccinating here at our facility and the Lynn Tech Mass Vaccination Site to meeting our wonderful community where they were at their places of worship, businesses and going door to door, our teams stepped up in unimaginable ways during the most unprecedented of times.
- [LCHC Announces CEO Search Committee and Consulting Firm](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-announces-ceo-search-committee-and-consulting-firm/): Additionally, the LCHC Board unanimously voted to appoint the following seven members to the CEO Search Committee on the recommendation of LCHC Board President Kirirath (AJ) Saing, who will serve as Search Committee Chair. In addition to Saing, search committee members include Drew Russo, LCHC Board Vice President and City of Lynn Personnel Director; Lori Vinci, LCHC Board Member and Dean of Health Professions and Human Services at North Shore Community College; Nelson Woodfork, LCHC Board Member and retired longtime public servant with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families; Bill Mantzoukas, co-founder, first Executive Director, and longtime Board member of LCHC and current owner of a healthcare consulting and development company, institutional pharmacy and two nursing homes in the Greater Boston area; Faustina Cuevas, life-long Lynn resident, current Senior Advisor to Mayor Jared Nicholson and the first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Lynn; and Magnolia Contreras, former employee and Board Member of LCHC and current Vice President of Community Health at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
- [Dr. Carlos F. Cappas Facilitates Health Equity Forum Discussion](https://lynnchc.org/dr-carlos-f-cappas-facilitates-health-equity-forum-discussion/): On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Lynn Community Health Center's Chief Behavioral Health Officer Dr. Carlos F. Cappas joined his Health Equity Compact colleagues to facilitate an important discussion around health disparities post-COVID during a North of Boston Forum. The hosts of the event included the Health Equity Compact, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Lynn Community Health Center, Lowell Community Health Center, and Lawrence General Hospital.
- [Kiame’s Farewell Send Off](https://lynnchc.org/dr-kiame-mahaniahs-farewell-send-off/): As noted in his departure announcement:
- [Dr. Kiame Mahaniah Selected as Massachusetts Undersecretary for Health](https://lynnchc.org/dr-kiame-mahaniah-selected-as-massachusetts-undersecretary-for-health-services/): Lynn-Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) CEO, Dr. Kiame Mahaniah has been selected by Governor Maura Healey and her administration to serve as the Undersecretary of Health in the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, under the new leadership of Secretary Kate Walsh, former CEO of Boston Medical Center.
- [LCHC Celebrates 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses!](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-celebrates-100000-covid-19-vaccine-doses/): Lynn, MA ‐ Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) announced today that it has administered 100,000 doses of the COVID‐19 vaccine to members of the community. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the ongoing effort to protect individuals and communities from the virus, and it reflects the hard work and dedication of LCHC's healthcare team.
- [Health Center Receives $1 Million for New Pharmacy](https://lynnchc.org/health-center-receives-1-million-for-new-pharmacy/): LYNN - The Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) will open its new in-house pharmacy Monday morning, funded partially through a $27 million end-of-year funding package. Sixth District Congressman Seth...
- [Santa visits Lynn Community Health Center!](https://lynnchc.org/santa-visits-lynn-community-health-center/): Although COVID again thwarted an in-person party for Baby's First Christmas, a surprise visit from Santa still delighted children, adults, and staff alike at the health center!
- [#GivingTuesday: Successful Baby’s First Holiday 2022](https://lynnchc.org/givingtuesday-successful-babys-first-holiday-2022/): 26 years ago, one of our OB nurses recognized that quite a few of our new mothers lacked basic newborn needs. She started our to change and Baby's First Holiday (previously "Baby's First Christmas") was born, growing to an annual event to brighten the holidays for our LCHC moms and their newborns. Baby's First Holiday became and remains entirely volunteer driven.
- [2022 Community Health Quality Recognition Badges](https://lynnchc.org/2022-community-health-quality-recognition-badges/): Congratulations to LCHC on our Community Health Quality Recognition badges! CHQR badges recognize Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that have made notable achievements in the areas of access, quality, health equity, health information technology, social risk factors screening, and COVID-19 public health emergency response.  LCHC has received badges in the past as well, and these awards are a recognition of the quality care we have provided over the past year. We remain exceptionally proud of each and every team member that makes this possible every day!
- [LCHC’s North Shore WIC Program Awarded the Gold Breastfeeding Award for Excellence for 2022](https://lynnchc.org/lchcs-north-shore-wic-program-awarded-the-gold-breastfeeding-award-for-excellence-for-2022/): The USDA Food and Nutrition Service has awarded LCHC’s North Shore WIC Program with the Gold Breastfeeding Award for Excellence for 2022. The award was established to recognize local WIC agencies that have provided exemplary breastfeeding and support activities. Pictured from left to right: Leanne Davis-Ickes, Anja Higashibaba, Jeslly Camilo, Emily Turner-Russo and Rosa Barreto. Congratulations to North Shore’s amazing breastfeeding team!
- [LCHC Breaks Ground on New Pharmacy](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-breaks-ground-on-new-pharmacy/): We are excited to announce that we are building our own Pharmacy to serve employees, patients and visitors of LCHC. The Pharmacy will be built on the first floor of the 269 Mantzoukas building, next to the OB-GYN team.
- [Celebrating 5 Years of LCHC Mobile Market](https://lynnchc.org/celebrating-5-years-of-lchc-mobile-market/): Lynn—July 9th will mark the 5-year anniversary of Lynn Community Health Center’s (LCHC) Mobile Market, a food distribution operation in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), that provides on average 9-12,000 pounds of food to 450 households the first Saturday of every month.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Thanks Board President for His Dedicated Years of Service](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-thanks-board-president-for-his-dedicated-years-of-service/): Lynn—Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) extends thanks and gratitude to Dr. Rodolfo Vega for his dedicated commitment to LCHC. Dr. Vega served almost four years as President of LCHC’s Board of Directors and nine years as a member, and citing recent significant changes in his job responsibilities at his workplace, has decided to resign. Dr. Vega’s term would have concluded in October due to term limits.
- [Gargi Cooper Honored with Beacon of Hope Award](https://lynnchc.org/gargi-cooper-honored-with-beacon-of-hope-award/): Lynn Community Health Center’s Gargi Cooper Receives the 2022 Beacon of Hope Award
- [LCHC Announces Ryan Sullivan as Chief Financial Officer](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-announces-ryan-sullivan-as-chief-financial-officer/): Lynn—The Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) is pleased to announce that Ryan Sullivan will join their team as Chief Financial Officer on Monday, May 23rd. 
- [Nursing Job Fair 2022](https://lynnchc.org/nursing-job-fair-2022/): When you join our team, you join a true pillar of the Lynn community. As one of Massachusetts’ largest community health centers, we are committed to serving everyone in our community with high-quality care, regardless of ability to pay. We are pleased to recruit service-minded candidates who are motivated to be part of our team!
- [50 + 1 Anniversary: A Season to Remember](https://lynnchc.org/50-1-anniversary-a-season-to-remember/): We were thrilled to celebrate Lynn Community Health Center's 50 + 1 Anniversary Gala at the Peabody Essex Museum on Friday, April 29th, 2022. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Cambridge Savings Bank, as well as the Demakes Families and Old Neighborhood Foods.
- [50 + 1 Anniversary Gala – Thank you for a Wonderful Event!](https://lynnchc.org/anniversarygala/): We were thrilled to celebrate Lynn Community Health Center’s 50 + 1 Anniversary Gala at the Peabody Essex Museum last Friday, April 29th, 2022. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Cambridge Savings Bank, as well as the Demakes Families and Old Neighborhood Foods. Thank you also to our honoree Reverend Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, our EmCee Carolina Trujillo, and our extraordinary Doctor / Patient Duo Dr. Elizabeth Quinn and Megan Walsh! Thank you to our Gala Committee Co-Chairs Magnolia C. and David Solimine Jr., and to so many more who contributed to this event. Many years in the making (thanks COVID!), last week’s Gala event was one for the history books as we celebrate our past work and eagerly look forward to the years ahead.
- [Conversations with Jason Mantzoukas](https://lynnchc.org/mantzoukas/): Become an LCHC supporter!
- [COVID-19 Testing Announcement](https://lynnchc.org/covid-19-testing-announcement/): LCHC operated as a Stop the Spread testing site for 2 years, from 2020 until March 2022. The Stop the Spread testing initiative(link is external) was created by the Baker-Polito Administration in the earliest days of the pandemic, to respond rapidly to the significant surge in COVID-19 positive cases. For almost two years, this program enabled LCHC to provide PCR COVID tests free of charge to all MA residents.
- [LCHC Announces Meaghen Hamill as Senior Director of External Relations and Strategic Communication](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-announces-meaghen-hamill-senior-director-external-relations-and-strategic/): Lynn— Lynn Community Health Center is pleased to announce that Meaghen Hamill has joined their team as the Senior Director of External Relations and Strategic Communication.
- [Join Us: 50 + 1 Anniversary Gala](https://lynnchc.org/join-us-50-1-anniversary-gala/): Lynn Community Health Center is thrilled to be celebrating over 50 years of service in the City of Lynn. Celebrate our journey from humble roots on Chestnut Street in 1971 with 5 staff and 400 patients to present day on Union Street and beyond, an innovative healthcare leader with over 600 staff and 43,000 patients.
- [Upcoming Conversations: Actor / Writer Jason Mantzoukas and CEO Dr. Kiame Mahaniah](https://lynnchc.org/upcoming-conversations-actor-writer-jason-mantzoukas-and-ceo-dr-kiame-mahaniah/): We’re pleased to share our third and fourth installments of this video series! Register today for these free online events to learn more about our School-Based Health Center program and our SUD programs. You can find the first two videos on our YouTube channel!
- [Smilestone! LCHC Dental Clinic Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence](https://lynnchc.org/smilestone-lchc-dental-clinic-celebrates-20-years-excellence/): The Lynn Community Health Center’s Dental Clinic holds a place of reverence among its patients. For 20 years, the Clinic has provided professional, top-caliber dental services for Lynn residents at the Center located on Union Street.
- [New survey finds increasing number of Massachusetts residents in need of behavioral healthcare](https://lynnchc.org/new-survey-finds-increasing-number-massachusetts-residents-need-behavioral-healthcare/): 1 in 3. That's how many Massachusetts adults reported needing behavioral healthcare for themselves or a close relative in the first year of the pandemic.
- [‘Game changer’ COVID-19 drugs trickle out to patients amid challenges](https://lynnchc.org/game-changer-covid-19-drugs-trickle-out-patients-amid-challenges/)
- [City of Lynn COVID-19 Survey](https://lynnchc.org/city-of-lynn-covid-19-survey/): The City of Lynn is conducting a survey on the COVID-19 response! This survey is optional and is for anyone who lives or works in the City of Lynn.
- [“Good Faith Estimates” – How Much will Medical Care Cost?](https://lynnchc.org/good-faith-estimates-how-much-will-medical-care-cost/): Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- [COVID-19 Booster Shots Available in Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/covid-19-booster-shots-available-lynn/): LYNN — The city is offering COVID-19 booster shots in the City Hall foyer this week and next during its COVID-19 vaccination hours.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Addresses Food Insecurity](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-addresses-food-insecurity/): LYNN — To help address food insecurity, volunteers from the Lynn Community Health Center and Commonwealth Care Alliance distributed free, fresh produce at the monthly mobile market on Buffum Street on Saturday morning.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Ending Mobile Vaccines](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-ending-mobile-vaccines/): LYNN ― The city’s mobile vaccination program will end on Thursday, Nov. 4, but medical professionals are still urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at brick-and-mortar locations.
- [LCHC Reveals New Logo](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-reveals-new-logo/): We are thrilled to share with you, our family and community, our new Lynn Community Health Center logo. It is exciting to usher in this next season of healthcare, especially as we look forward to celebrating our first 50 years of service in the spring of 2022.
- [Lynn Community Health Center Passes Compliance Visit with “Impressive” Results](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-community-health-center-passes-compliance-visit-impressive-results/): LYNN — The Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) passed a Joint Commission survey last week, which declared the center and its work as “impressive.” The commission — which is an independent, accreditation organization that upholds rigorous quality-assurance and patient-safety standards — visits all health care organizations, including major hospitals, every three years. LCHC had three surveyors visit last week; the surveyors did not announce their visit until the morning of. LCHC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kiame Mahaniah said LCHC passed the survey with flying colors, and the surveyors were most impressed with the dedicated and engaged folks who work there.
- [Pleased to announce: Successful Joint Commission Survey!](https://lynnchc.org/pleased-announce-successful-joint-commission-survey/): Last week, we hosted The Joint Commission, a independent accreditation organization that upholds rigorous quality assurance and patient safety standards. We opt in to be reviewed by the organization, and we proudly consider it a pillar of our commitment to excellent patient care. The group reviews all healthcare organizations, including major hospitals. The Joint Commission visits every 3 years, and they do not announce when they will arrive until the morning of. We were pleased to host three surveyors last week.
- [Kingman, Mahaniah and Payson Join Essex County Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees](https://lynnchc.org/kingman-mahaniah-and-payson-join-essex-county-community-foundations-board-trustees/): Amy Kingman of Essex, Dr. Kiame Mahaniah of Andover and Jonathan Payson of Manchester were recently elected to Essex County Community Foundation’s board of trustees.
- [Moulton secures $500,000 grant for Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/moulton-secures-500000-grant-lynn-community-health-center/): LYNN ― Lynn Community Health Center (LHCH) has received a grant for more than $500,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
- [Front Line Workers Deserve Premium Pay](https://lynnchc.org/front-line-workers-deserve-premium-pay/)
- [LCHC CEO Discusses COVID19 Booster Shots and FDA Approval](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-ceo-discusses-covid19-booster-shots-and-fda-approval/)
- [Kiame Mahaniah: Take it from a Healthcare Professional](https://lynnchc.org/kiame-mahaniah-take-it-healthcare-professional/): “All things are subject to interpretation.  Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.”  — Nietzsche
- [Selling Shots, One Block at a Time](https://lynnchc.org/selling-shots-one-block-time/)
- [Social Media Messages from Health Care Workers Reduce COVID 19 Spread](https://lynnchc.org/social-media-messages-health-care-workers-reduce-covid-19-spread/): A randomized evaluation of a nationwide information campaign on Facebook found that short messages from physicians and nurses had a significant impact on reducing holiday travel and decreasing subsequent Covid-19 infection rates. Researchers found that the campaign, which reached almost 30 million Facebook users, was an impactful and cost-effective way to slow the spread of Covid-19 and enact behavior change.
- [$1.9 Million Grant Expands College’s Capacity to Train Culturally Responsive Mental Health Professionals](https://lynnchc.org/19-million-grant-expands-colleges-capacity-train-culturally-responsive-mental-health/)
- [LCHC hosts Community Vaccine Events](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-hosts-community-vaccine-events/): LYNN — As the vaccine rollout continues, the Lynn Community Health Center is hosting community-based events to promote the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage people to get vaccinated.
- [LCHC informs critical Massachusetts Health Equity Blueprint recommendations for legislature](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-informs-critical-massachusetts-health-equity-blueprint-recommendations/): LCHC's broad advocacy work is critical to our comprehensive mission. We are constantly informed through our close relationships in the Lynn community (including our staff and board members), and we take seriously the necessary mandate to be a bridge in elevating these needs to the political levels of institutional change. Without actively and boldly advocating for redesigned social systems to meet every social determinant of health, our community’s health status is severely limited.
- [New Report Calls for Cabinet Level Post to Tackle Inequity in MA](https://lynnchc.org/new-report-calls-cabinet-level-post-tackle-inequity-ma/)
- [Lynn officials support drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-officials-support-drivers-licenses-undocumented-immigrants/)
- [City announces gradual closure of Lynn Tech vaccine site](https://lynnchc.org/city-announces-gradual-closure-lynn-tech-vaccine-site/): LYNN — The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Lynn Tech will begin to ramp down its operations at the end of the month, the city and Lynn Community Health Center (LHCH) announced Thursday.
- [He lost everything to addiction, then an arrest changed his life](https://lynnchc.org/he-lost-everything-addiction-then-arrest-changed-his-life/)
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Initiative Invests in Community Health Centers](https://lynnchc.org/covid-19-vaccine-equity-initiative-invests-community-health-centers/): A public-private partnership to expand vaccination infrastructure and build capacity at community health centers, including support for community health workers to promote vaccine confidence and acceptance among patients and community members.
- [Congressman Moulton Visits Lynn Tech Vaccine Clinic](https://lynnchc.org/congressman-moulton-visits-lynn-tech-vaccine-clinic/): LYNN — Congressman Seth Moulton visited the Lynn Tech vaccination site on Thursday afternoon to thank frontline workers and learn more about how the clinic is working to combat vaccine hesitancy.
- [Vaccination Efforts Turn to Local Communities with Mass Sites to Close](https://lynnchc.org/vaccination-efforts-turn-local-communities-mass-sites-close/): BOSTON — Mass vaccination sites across the state are shutting down over the next several weeks as the state shifts to a more targeted strategy.
- [Mass hit new overdose peak in 2020](https://lynnchc.org/mass-hit-new-overdose-peak-2020/)
- [LCHC gets grant to aid in recovery for those reentering society](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-gets-grant-aid-recovery-those-reentering-society/)
- [Lynn Mayor Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-mayor-urges-residents-get-vaccinated/): LYNN — City officials and local health experts urged residents to get vaccinated Wednesday night during a virtual COVID-19 town hall, saying that the benefits outweigh the risks.
- [Lynn Will Host an English and Spanish Virtual Town Hall on COVID](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-will-host-english-and-spanish-virtual-town-hall-covid/): LYNN — The City of Lynn is partnering with Mass General Brigham-Salem Hospital and Lynn
- [Lynn Designates Call Center to Aid Scheduling COVID 19 Vaccine Appointments](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-designates-call-center-aid-scheduling-covid-19-vaccine-appointments/): LYNN — The city of Lynn has created a call center to assist Lynn and Nahant residents with scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the Lynn Tech vaccination site.
- [MA Almost Half Way to Governor’s Vaccination Goal But a Big Challenge Lies Ahead](https://lynnchc.org/ma-almost-half-way-governors-vaccination-goal-big-challenge-lies-ahead/)
- [City of Lynn and Mass General Brigham Announce Mobile Vaccination Program](https://lynnchc.org/city-lynn-and-mass-general-brigham-announce-mobile-vaccination-program/): LYNN — The City of Lynn Department of Public Health, Lynn Community Health Center (LHCH) and Mass General Brigham (MGB) will host a joint, mobile COVID-19 vaccination operation, the city announced Friday.
- [City of Lynn, Lynn Community Health Center and Mass General Brigham Announce Joint Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Operation](https://lynnchc.org/city-lynn-lynn-community-health-center-and-mass-general-brigham-announce-joint-mobile/): LYNN – The City of Lynn Department of Public Health, Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) and Mass General Brigham (MGB) are pleased to announce a joint, mobile COVID-19 vaccination operation. The goal of this mobile vaccination program is to meet people where they are in order to reduce barriers to vaccination in our hard to reach communities.
- [Lynn Health Center Copes With JJ Vaccine Issue](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-health-center-copes-jj-vaccine-issue/): LYNN — Marita Gove, the nurse practitioner at the Lynn Community Health Center coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine distribution at Lynn Tech and elsewhere, is concerned about reports of blood clots connected with the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.
- [Hundreds Vaccinated at Ministerios Vision Cristiana in Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/hundreds-vaccinated-ministerios-vision-cristiana-lynn/): LYNN — In an effort to bring vaccines to the residents of the city in places that they feel comfortable, Lynn Community Health Center hosted a vaccination clinic Sunday at Ministerios Visión Cristiana on 333 Union St.
- [Old Neighborhood Hosts Clinic to Vaccinate Employees](https://lynnchc.org/old-neighborhood-hosts-clinic-vaccinate-employees/): LYNN — Old Neighborhood Foods hosted its first of two vaccination clinics Friday for employees and their families at the company’s Waterhill Street headquarters.
- [Successes and Disparities in Lynn’s Vaccine Rollout](https://lynnchc.org/successes-and-disparities-lynns-vaccine-rollout/): LYNN — New data from the Lynn Community Health Center shows stark racial disparities in vaccine distribution citywide, but when taking into account which patients are eligible for the vaccine, shows that LCHC has been particularly equitable in its vaccine distribution.
- [How Stalwart Lean Leadership and Classic Lean Practices Yield Operational and Clinical Excellence](https://lynnchc.org/how-stalwart-lean-leadership-and-classic-lean-practices-yield-operational-and-clinical-excellence/): Organizations can achieve the seemingly impossible when they have steadfast lean leadership, a sharp focus on purpose, and experience applying "classic" lean thinking and practice. Here's an example.
- [Senator Warren Visits Lynn Vaccine Clinic and Housing Authority](https://lynnchc.org/senator-warren-visits-lynn-vaccine-clinic-and-housing-authority/): LYNN — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) visited the Lynn Vocational Technical Institute vaccination clinic Monday afternoon to discuss the ongoing efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine locally and across the country.
- [A Grim Toll as History Repeating Itself 103 Years Later](https://lynnchc.org/grim-toll-history-repeating-itself-103-years-later/)
- [Vaccine Clinics for Educators and Essential Workers Announced](https://lynnchc.org/vaccine-clinics-educators-and-essential-workers-announced/): Mayor Thomas McGee and the City of Lynn Department of Public Health are pleased to announce additional upcoming Lynn Educator and Essential Worker Vaccination Clinics. The next clinic will be held on Friday, March 26th at the Breed Middle School Gym, 90 O’Callaghan Way. Moderna first dose vaccines will be administered at this Friday’s clinic. Both educators and essential workers can register for an appointment for the March 26th clinic at https://www.maimmunizations.org//reg/6150200972.
- [American Rescue Plan Funding for Health Centers](https://lynnchc.org/american-rescue-plan-funding-health-centers/): Lynn Community Health Center will receive $6.8 Million.  
- [The 21st Century Cures Act: What does it mean to me as a patient of LCHC?](https://lynnchc.org/21st-century-cures-act-what-does-it-mean-me-patient-lchc/): Lynn Community Health Center already releases most provider notes and lab information when your provider closes the visit. Beginning Friday, March 19, 2021, we will be making more information visible in MyChart.
- [Tackling vaccine hesitancy, one conversation at a time](https://lynnchc.org/tackling-vaccine-hesitancy-one-conversation-time/): Mahaniah started this appointment with Wood, as he does now with many patients, by asking if she’ll get vaccinated.
- [Teachers get their COVID shot at Lynn Tech](https://lynnchc.org/teachers-get-their-covid-shot-lynn-tech/): LYNN — Vaccines began to be distributed to teachers at the Lynn Tech Field House, the city’s vaccination site, on Thursday.
- [An Intersection of Faith and Science at Ministerios Vision Cristiana](https://lynnchc.org/intersection-faith-and-science-ministerios-vision-cristiana/): LYNN — It was a morning of worship and learning Sunday, as the largely-Spanish church Ministerios Vision Cristiana partnered with Dr. Catherine Reyes of the Lynn Community Health Center to educate the congregation on the ongoing vaccination process.
- [Lynn Health Center Short on Vaccine](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-health-center-short-vaccine/): LYNN — The Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) will receive only half of its requested supply of COVID-19 vaccines for the first week of March, due to a statewide shortage.
- [Lynn officials will start COVID-19 vaccine outreach program for essential workers, residents](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-officials-will-start-covid-19-vaccine-outreach-program-essential-workers-residents/): LYNN, Mass. — For weeks, we’ve been telling you about areas hit hard by the pandemic, like Chelsea, Everett and Brockton. We are learning more about vaccine efforts in areas like Lynn and what local leaders doing for the community there.
- [Vaccine Awareness a Priority in Hard Hit Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/vaccine-awareness-priority-hard-hit-lynn/): LYNN — The Baker-Polito administration has launched a targeted outreach initiative to increase vaccine awareness and access to historically underserved communities.
- [We Must Convince Skeptical Persons of Color to Accept the Vaccine](https://lynnchc.org/we-must-convince-skeptical-persons-color-accept-vaccine/): LYNN — Dr. Kiame Mahaniah scanned the crowd of people already congregating in the Lynn Tech Field House last Friday morning to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots.
- [AG Awards 100K to LCHC to support Diverse Hiring](https://lynnchc.org/ag-awards-100k-lchc-support-diverse-hiring/)
- [COVID Vaccination Site Opens In Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/covid-vaccination-site-opens-lynn/): LYNN, Mass. —
- [Lynn Tech Field House Hosts Vaccination Site For Lynn and Nahant Residents 75 and Older](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-tech-field-house-hosts-vaccination-site/): HEALTH, NEWS
- [Should High Risk MA Communities Receive Vaccine First?](https://lynnchc.org/should-high-risk-ma-communities-receive-vaccine-first/): BOSTON — Should residents in some of the Bay State’s hardest hit cities and towns be vaccinated first?
- [Dr. Kiame Mahaniah Joins ICH Board of Directors](https://lynnchc.org/dr-kiame-mahaniah-joins-ich-board-directors/)
- [Can Patient Education Videos Close COVID-19 Knowledge Gaps?](https://lynnchc.org/can-patient-education-videos-close-covid-19-knowledge-gaps/): January 05, 2021 - Targeted patient education and public health outreach videos can help close lingering COVID-19 knowledge gaps in communities of color, and in some cases even prompt patients to seek out more health-related information, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
- [This is a Precious but Messy Moment](https://lynnchc.org/precious-messy-moment/)
- [What Phase 2 of the Vaccine Rollout Means to a COVID Hotspot](https://lynnchc.org/what-phase-2-vaccine-rollout-means-covid-hotspot/): Phase two of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout begins Monday morning, with patients 75 and older first in line to receive their shots at vaccination sites throughout the state.
- [Some Community Health Centers Key Partners in Vaccine Rollout](https://lynnchc.org/some-community-health-centers-key-partners-vaccine-rollout/): Lynn is a coronavirus hot spot. Roughly one in six residents has tested positive. So Dr. Elizabeth Quinn was fuming this week as she told frail patients, 75 years and older, that they might have to wait for shots even though hospitals nearby were vaccinating young, back office employees.
- [Thank You Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/thank-you-lynn-community-health-center/): To the editor:
- [Restoring Trust to Save Lives](https://lynnchc.org/restoring-trust-save-lives/)
- [New COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens in Lynn](https://lynnchc.org/new-covid-19-vaccination-site-opens-lynn/): LYNN — A COVID-19 vaccination site will open at the Lynn Tech Field House on Monday.
- [First Moderna Vaccines Administered at LCHC](https://lynnchc.org/first-moderna-vaccines-administered-lchc/): LYNN — The shot took less than five seconds to administer, but it will save Anna Perez from months of stress and worry.
- [New LCHC WIC Program to support breastfeeding](https://lynnchc.org/new-lchc-wic-program-support-breastfeeding/): North Shore WIC is happy to announce that we have received a grant to promote the USDAs Breastfeeding Campaign Learn Together, Grow Together. WIC moms can now be paired with other moms through the Buddy Program to share the ups and downs of their breastfeeding journey together. To learn more contact North Shore WIC at 781-599-7290. And please visit the new informative Breastfeeding website and Facebook page.
- [Lynn Town Hall Talks COVID](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-town-hall-talks-covid/): LYNN — Residents who participated in the city of Lynn’s first COVID-19 “Tele-Town Hall” on Tuesday night raised questions surrounding how often they should get tested, the accuracy of test results, and whether people become immune, or if they’re susceptible to reinfection.
- [Lynn emerges as new center for coronavirus](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-emerges-new-center-coronavirus/)
- [Thoughts while waiting for a COVID Test (editorial)](https://lynnchc.org/thoughts-while-waiting-covid-test-editorial/): I took the plunge Sunday.
- [COVID Testing extended through September](https://lynnchc.org/covid-testing-extended-through-september/): LYNN — Free coronavirus testing will continue to be offered in the city of Lynn until mid-September.
- [Free COVID testing extended through September](https://lynnchc.org/free-covid-testing-extended-through-september/): LYNN — Free coronavirus testing will continue to be offered in the city of Lynn until mid-September.
- [Kennedy tours health center, meets with frontline workers](https://lynnchc.org/kennedy-tours-health-center-meets-frontline-workers/)
- [Health Group Joins Forces to Beat Back Coronavirus](https://lynnchc.org/health-group-joins-forces-beat-back-coronavirus/): LYNN — Community health organizations have been teaming up to fight Lynn’s stubbornly high rates of COVID-19.
- [NSMC, Mass General Brigham Join Lynn City Leaders to fight COVID 19](https://lynnchc.org/nsmc-mass-general-brigham-join-lynn-city-leaders-fight-covid-19/): COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts may be down overall but they remain stubbornly high in some communities, including Lynn. To keep cases down in these hard-hit spots, North Shore Medical Center (NSMC), Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC), the City of Lynn and Mass General Brigham have collaborated on a public education and outreach campaign to increase testing and encourage residents to remain vigilant about avoiding the disease.
- [LCHC Ready for COVID and the Cold](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-ready-covid-and-cold/): LYNN — The delivery of two new trailers next week will enable the Lynn Community Health Center to continue offering outdoor COVID-19 testing this winter.
- [LCHC COVID Testing Site to Move and Expand](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-covid-testing-site-move-and-expand/): On October 13, two 60-foot trailers will be delivered to the Buffum Street Parking Lot and will become Lynn Community Health Center’s expanded COVID-19 Testing Site.  The health center’s current site, located in the Element Care Parking Lot at 9 Buffum Street, uses tents from the City of Lynn Fire Department to protect patients and staff from the elements.  The more permanent structures will make it easier for the health center to offer testing services through the winter.
- [LCHC Notifies Patients About Data Security Incident](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-notifies-patients-about-data-security-incident/): January 21, 2021 – Lynn Community Health Center (“LCHC”) announced today that it is notifying patients of a recent data security incident that impacted the email account of a LCHC employee.
- [Using Lean Thinking to Create an Emergency Management System](https://lynnchc.org/using-lean-thinking-to-create-an-emergency-management-system/): June 30, 2020
- [LCHC’s Statement on Racial Inequity](https://lynnchc.org/lchcs-statement-racial-inequity/): Lynn Community Health Center joins our community in the mourning and condemnation of the recent violent deaths within the Black community: Ahmaud Arbery, shot for jogging, Breonna Taylor, killed within her own home, George Floyd, killed while begging for his breath, and countless other trans and cis Black women and men, whose names we have not learned. This pandemic of racial violence is centuries old, and stems from our ugly histories of slavery, segregation, and mass incarceration.  In addition to this horrific physical violence, the cancerous effects of racism include disparities in health, economic well-being, chronic stress, and many other indicators of quality and longevity of life.  While we understand that statements of solidarity, mourning, and reflection are important, we also understand that they are not a substitute for commitment and action. We therefore make the following commitments.
- [Searching for a Path Toward Healing: Racial Violence](https://lynnchc.org/searching-for-a-path-toward-healing-racial-violence/): Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, the CEO of Lynn Community Health Center, shares the message he wrote to his staff about finding a path toward healing after the recent spate of racial violence and resulting civil unrest.
- [LCHC pushes for more virus testing](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-pushes-more-virus-testing/): LYNN — As the city prepares to reopen, Lynn Community Health Center is launching a campaign to encourage more residents to get tested for COVID-19.
- [LCHC has met the DPH requirements for Phase 1 reopening](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-has-met-dph-requirements-phase-1-reopening/): Lynn Community Health Center has meet all the criteria required perform Phase 1 services and procedures as defined in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Reopen Approach for Health Care Providers.  Our Reopen Attestation was submitted on May 20, 2020.
- [LCHC gets grant money for testing; caregivers get crisis pay](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-gets-grant-money-testing-caregivers-get-crisis-pay/): LYNN — Lynn Community Health Center has received a $715,000 federal boost for its coronavirus testing capacity, and the facility’s healthcare employees will also receive some financial relief through union-negotiated temporary wage increases.
- [A message from the CEO](https://lynnchc.org/message-ceo/): An urgent request for support during the COVID-19 crisis
- [Elena Weber,  NP, reads for Lynn Public Library](https://lynnchc.org/elena-weber-np-reads-lynn-public-library/)
- [Health Center Expands COVID-19 Testing](https://lynnchc.org/health-center-expands-covid-19-testing/): LYNN — Lynn Community Health Center will begin to offer walk-through coronavirus testing for its patients on Tuesday.
- [COVID-19 Advice for Lynn Residents](https://lynnchc.org/covid-19-advice-lynn-residents/): As is the case throughout Massachusetts, the number of COVID-19 cases in Lynn and surrounding communities have risen sharply over the past week and is expected to rise through at least the middle of April. As everyday life is on hold, the fo­cus on health and well-being has never been greater.
- [Health center receives 1.28 million stimulus grant](https://lynnchc.org/health-center-receives-128-million-stimulus-grant/)
- [LCHC services continue with additional safety protocols](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-services-continue-additional-safety-protocols/)
- [Lynn TV: Interview with Linda Galligani, NP, on Coronavirus](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-tv-interview-linda-galligani-np-coronavirus/)
- [Health Center Reaps what Brickyard Sews](https://lynnchc.org/health-center-reaps-what-brickyard-sews/)
- [LCHC Meeting the challenges of Coronavirus while caring for our community](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-meeting-challenges-coronavirus-while-caring-our-community/): LYNN (Podcast) The Lynn Community Health Center plays a major role in delivering health services in Lynn. In the past week their operation has made many adjustments to address the concerns over COVID-19 / Caronavirus while maintaining the many health related services the organization provides. In an MSONEWSPORTS podcast Greg Hood, a physician assistant and a primary care team director, shares news and updates from the Lynn Community Health Center. Hood has worked at LCHC for over a decade and the organization is receiving updated guidance from the CDC and other organizations on a daily basis. Additional details and links are posted below the podcast.
- [LCHC preparing for arrival of Coronavirus](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-preparing-arrival-coronavirus/): LYNN — The coronavirus will likely come to Lynn, according to health officials at the Lynn Community Health Center.

## Pages
- [Public Health & Infectious Disease Services](https://lynnchc.org/public-health-infectious-disease-services/): Your health, privacy, and dignity come first. Lynn Community Health Center provides compassionate care and case management for HIV, tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and related public health needs.
- [Immigrant & Refugee Services](https://lynnchc.org/immigrant-refugee-services/): If you are coming to the U.S. as a refugee, parolee status, new immigrant or employee, or you are an employer who hires from another country, LCHC can help. Our team provides required immigration (Green Card) physicals for the Dept. of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS or INS).
- [Strategy](https://lynnchc.org/strategy/): Developed in partnership with our Board, leadership, staff, and the community, the plan charts a clear path for transformational growth, workforce empowerment, operational excellence, and remarkable patient experience.
- [Lynn Health and Wellness Campus](https://lynnchc.org/lynn-health-and-wellness-campus/): Lynn Community Health Center is expanding its facilities and redesigning key patient spaces as part of our vision for the Lynn Health and Wellness Campus.
- [Community Health Worker Careers](https://lynnchc.org/community-health-worker-careers/): CHWs work closely with providers, case managers, and other team members—but they bring something unique: lived experience, cultural knowledge, and a deep understanding of what it takes to get help and stay connected.Search for Community Health Worker Careers today!Search for Community Health Worker Careers today!
- [Eye Care Careers](https://lynnchc.org/eye-care-careers/): Our Eye Care Department is led by a dedicated Clinic Director and supported by excellent operations managers, optometrists, residents, and student clinicians. While small in size, our team delivers a big impact every day—through teamwork, empathy, and clinical excellence.Search for Eye Care Careers today!
- [The Daisy Award for Nursing](https://lynnchc.org/daisy/): Have you experienced extraordinary nursing care?We invite you to nominate a nurse who went above and beyond — someone whose kindness, skill, or dedication made your visit better. Your story helps us celebrate the remarkable people who make our community healthier and stronger.What's it like to be a Nurse at LCHC?Background: Bonnie and Mark Barnes established The DAISY Award in honor of their son, Patrick, who died of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at age 33. DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The award recognizes the exquisite care nurses provided to Patrick and to all patients/families.
- [Behavioral Health Careers](https://lynnchc.org/behavioral-health-careers/): Dr. Cappas is also a member of the Health Equity Compact, a statewide coalition working to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for underserved populations in Massachusetts. A native of Puerto Rico, he holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ponce Health Sciences University and an MBA from UMass Boston. He also completed a fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology in Primary Care at UMass Chan Medical School.Search for Behavioral Health Careers today!
- [Dental Careers](https://lynnchc.org/dental-careers/): Search for Dental Careers today! Search for Dental Careers today!
- [Community Health Student Fellowship Program](https://lynnchc.org/community-health-student-fellowship-program/): The Community Health Student Fellowship Program, developed by Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC), is designed to close the life expectancy gap in Lynn, Massachusetts, by empowering local youth and families to take charge of their health and wellness. This program targets youth ages 15 to 20, who are actively enrolled in high school and reside within the city of Lynn, focusing on the city's neighborhoods experiencing high rates of poverty and health risks.
- [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://lynnchc.org/sliding-fee-discount-program/): LCHC encourages patients without health insurance or with limited health insurance coverage to apply for government-sponsored coverage (such as MassHealth or Health Safety Net) through our Enrollment Department located at 280 Union Street.  If you are not eligible for one of these programs, decide not to apply, or other circumstances exist, LCHC maintains a Sliding Fee Discount Program to minimize financial barriers to care.
- [Medical Outreach Program](https://lynnchc.org/medical-outreach-program/): The Medical Outreach Program was conceived a decade ago through a partnership between the Lynn Health Task Force and our leadership at LCHC. Recognizing the unique healthcare needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, we began with a simple yet powerful idea: to bring healthcare directly to those who need it most. Our program has grown from humble beginnings into a comprehensive service model, including our 20-bed recuperative care program and street medicine services.
- [Baby’s First Holiday](https://lynnchc.org/babysfirstholiday/): In the late 1990's, a Lynn Community Health Center OB nurse recognized that many of our new mothers lacked basic newborn needs, were isolated and without support systems. She decided to change that and invited them all to a party to brighten their holidays. Baby’s First Holiday party was born!
- [Nursing Careers](https://lynnchc.org/nursing/): Search for Nursing Careers today!
- [Donations Page](https://lynnchc.org/donationform/): Every donation helps us provide essential healthcare services to our community members, regardless of their ability to pay. Your contribution will go directly towards supporting our mission of providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to everyone. With your help, we can continue to offer a wide range of services, including dental care, urgent care, and behavioral health services.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzMy11cy13ZXN0LTIuYW1hem9uYXdzLmNvbSUyRmJsb29tZXJhbmctcHVibGljLWNkbiUyRmx5bm5jb21tdW5pdHloZWFsdGhjZW50ZXIlMkYud2lkZ2V0LWpzJTJGMjQxNjY0LmpzJTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNFJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJxZ2l2LWVtYmVkLWNvbnRhaW5lciUyMiUyMCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGRhdGEtcWdpdi1lbWJlZCUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjAlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkYXRhLWVtYmVkLWlkJTNEJTIyNzk5NzMlMjIlMjAlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkYXRhLWVtYmVkJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzZWN1cmUucWdpdi5jb20lMkZmb3IlMkZseW5uY29tbXVuaXR5aGVhbHRoY2VudGVyJTJGZW1iZWQlMkY3OTk3MyUyRiUyMiUyMCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGRhdGEtd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2MzAlMjIlM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlMEElMEElM0NzY3JpcHQlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjhmdW5jdGlvbiUyOHclMkMlMjBkJTJDJTIwcyUyQyUyMGlkJTI5JTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwdmFyJTIwanMlMkMlMjBmanMlMjAlM0QlMjBkLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lJTI4cyUyOSU1QjAlNUQlM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBpZiUyMCUyOGQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudEJ5SWQlMjhpZCUyOSUyOSUyMHJldHVybiUzQiUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGpzJTIwJTNEJTIwZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50JTI4cyUyOSUzQiUyMCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGpzLmlkJTIwJTNEJTIwaWQlM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBqcy5zcmMlMjAlM0QlMjAlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnNlY3VyZS5xZ2l2LmNvbSUyRnJlc291cmNlcyUyRmNvcmUlMkZqcyUyRmVtYmVkLmpzJTIyJTNCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwZmpzLnBhcmVudE5vZGUuaW5zZXJ0QmVmb3JlJTI4anMlMkMlMjBmanMlMjklM0IlMEElMjAlMjAlN0QlMjklMjh3aW5kb3clMkMlMjBkb2N1bWVudCUyQyUyMCUyN3NjcmlwdCUyNyUyQyUyMCUyN3FnaXYtZW1iZWRqcyUyNyUyOSUzQiUwQSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRSUwQQ==
- [Medical Records Request](https://lynnchc.org/medical-records-request/): Submit
- [Sitemap](https://lynnchc.org/sitemap/): Sitemap - Lynn Community Health Center Home Join Our Team About Us Our People Contact Us News Support Us Patients & Visitors Patients & Visitors Overview Existing Patient FAQs Insurance Information Interpreter Services Medical Records Request Meet Our Providers New Patient Patient Bill of Rights Privacy Policies Quality and Accreditation Get Care Get Care OverviewGet Care Addictions Services Behavioral Health Services Dental Services Diagnostic Services Eye Care Services COVID-19 Senior Care Immunizations Integrated Care OB/GYN Services Pediatrics Primary Care Recuperative Care Center School-Based Health Centers Teen Health Clinic TeleWellness Urgent Care WIC Programs Programs & Services Programs&Services OverviewPrograms & Services ACE Team Civil Surgeon Services Community Resources Immigrant Outreach Mobile Market Moms Do Care PACE Pharmacy Reach Out And Read Refugee Clinic Services School-Based Health Centers TeleWellness Tuberculosis (TB) Services Donate Now
- [Medical Records Request Form Spanish](https://lynnchc.org/medical-records-request-form-spanish/): próximo paso
- [Immunizations](https://lynnchc.org/immunizations/): Scroll down for recommended vaccine schedules. *If you have questions or concerns about any immunizations for yourself, your child, or your family, please ask your LCHC care team and doctor! We are here to answer questions and help talk through any concerns to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family. 
- [ACE Team](https://lynnchc.org/ace-team/): ACE Team responds to families, and especially children, in the wake of violence and connects them to appropriate trauma-informed supports and services in the community.Our vision is to build a strong and coordinated community partnership made up of close-knit multi-disciplinary agencies and organizations focused on the safety and healthy development of children and their families.
- [Medical Records Request Form English](https://lynnchc.org/medical-records-request-form-english/): next step
- [Refugee Clinic Services](https://lynnchc.org/refugee-clinic-services/): The Massachusetts Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) provides health evaluations, resources, and support for newly arrived refugees coming into the United States. The program serves approximately 2,000 newly arrived refugees, in Massachusetts, each year through a network of healthcare providers. The Refugee Program at Lynn Community Health Center, established in 1999, provides a unique approach in serving the refugee community. The program follows the RHAP protocol and works under DPH / CDC guidelines in collaboration with Catholic Charities, International Institute of New England, and Refugee Immigrant Assistant Community.
- [Pharmacy](https://lynnchc.org/pharmacy/): Our LCHC Pharmacy now offers convenient, on-site access to the Emergency Contraception Pill (ECP) for our patients. Here’s how it works:
- [Tuberculosis (TB) Services](https://lynnchc.org/tb-services/): This service is provided for persons who have already tested positive for Tuberculosis by TB Skin or Blood Test or who have had a known contact to someone with active, infectious Tuberculosis disease.
- [Civil Surgeon Services](https://lynnchc.org/civil-surgeon-services/): LCHC doctors who perform immigration physicals are designated Civil Surgeons, as required by law. They are selected by the USCIS to conduct medical exams for people who are non-residents of the United States and are applying for permanent residence, or who are otherwise required to have a medical exam.
- [Our People](https://lynnchc.org/our-people/): At Lynn Community Health Center, our teams are passionate about removing barriers to care for our patients. Over half of LCHC’s 650+ staff live in Lynn, and over half of our board members receive care through one or more of our services. We work closely with over 100 community partner organizations in Lynn. This collaborative commitment, combined with the support of our donors and our Board, enables us to provide high-quality care to everyone in our neighborhoods.
- [Mobile Market](https://lynnchc.org/mobile-market/): We regret that due to inclement and unsafe weather, occasionally Mobile Market events are cancelled. 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
- [Reach Out And Read](https://lynnchc.org/reach-out-and-read/): Physicians use their unique and supportive relationship with parents to stress the benefits of reading aloud to their children and to encourage the family’s everyday interaction with books.
- [Contact Us](https://lynnchc.org/contact-us/): Have questions about your care, scheduling, or services at LCHC? Our team is here to support you. Reach out to us—we’ll make sure you get the answers and help you need.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
- [Social Justice at LCHC](https://lynnchc.org/social-justice-at-lchc/): Social Justice At LCHC Statement On Racial Equity May 2020 Lynn Community Health Center joins our community in the mourning and condemnation of the recent violent deaths within the Black community: Ahmaud Arbery, shot for jogging, Breonna Taylor, killed within her own home, George Floyd, killed while begging for his breath, and countless other trans and cis Black women and men, whose names we have not learned. This pandemic of racial violence is centuries old, and stems from our ugly histories of slavery, segregation, and mass incarceration. In addition to this horrific physical violence, the cancerous effects of racism include disparities in health, economic well-being, chronic stress, and many other indicators of quality and longevity of life.  While we understand that statements of solidarity, mourning, and reflection are important, we also understand that they are not a substitute for commitment and action. We therefore make the following commitments. We commit to holding ourselves accountable to our patients. Our mission as well as our daily work is dedicated to addressing inequities. When we provide long needed services, strive for patient convenience, address patients with respect, and dress up to bear witness to the importance of their lives, we hope to contribute to building a more equitable world, starting in our community. Our work is a daily stand against racism, and we believe that striving towards our collective vision of “delivering the best outcomes that any healthcare institution has delivered” is a radical act. We commit to holding ourselves accountable to our beloved internal community. While we have placed employee wellness and education at the center of our strategic vision, we will do work to provide safe space and community for our employees of color, and work to dismantle our own individual racism by allowing space for the examination of whiteness and privilege. We will proactively identify and develop people of color, to assist in the pursuit of their career goals. We will continue to work with SEIU-1199 to ensure safe and equitable working conditions. Lastly, we commit to holding ourselves accountable to the Greater Lynn community. As a community health center, we are rooted in and responsive to our community. We invite feedback about how we can serve you better. We will also work with our local community partners, local government and our healthcare peers - we hope to push each other to be better and work together to expose and counter systemic racism. Working towards these goals, daily and over the years, is and will be part of our contribution to the dismantling of racism.Kiame Mahaniah, MD Chief Executive OfficerRodolfo R Vega President of the Board Growing Our Team About LCHC TeleWellness Options COVID-19 Updates
- [Community Support Programs](https://lynnchc.org/community-support-programs/): Community Support Program staff help bridge the gap between health care, community resources, and the everyday challenges that can affect a person's well-being.
- [Privacy Policy](https://lynnchc.org/privacy-policy/): The information on this page describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access to this information. This information was last revised in 2020 and remains in effect.
- [LCHC Through the Years](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-thorough-the-years/)
- [Programs & Services](https://lynnchc.org/programs-services/): Health care and community support for you and your family. Explore the care and programs available at Lynn Community Health Center.
- [PACE](https://lynnchc.org/pace/): Element Care PACE is a personalized healthcare program that provides medical services to adults 55+.  The Element Care PACE program will give you the support you need to remain safely in your own home for as long as possible. Your PACE team, led by your primary care provider at Lynn Community Health Center, provides a comprehensive range of preventive, primary, and acute services.
- [TeleWellness](https://lynnchc.org/telewellness/): Telewellness allows you to minimize both your risk of COVID exposure and your travel time, while still getting the care you need. Many of our patients and families have found that, with our telewellness options, the demands of daily life don’t have to interfere with consistent, quality healthcare access.
- [Teen Health Clinic](https://lynnchc.org/teen-health-clinic/): LCHC providers host a weekly Teen Health Clinic for those under 19. The clinic is every Thursday from 3:00-5:00 pm on the Pearl Team.
- [Support Us](https://lynnchc.org/support-us/): I’m asking you to help us build on the strong foundation we have here. Join me in this effort. Click the “Donate Now” button, or call us at (781) 596-2502 ext. 2208 and help us make this Annual Appeal a success. We are financially sound, and your support will help us push beyond our everyday budget constraints to explore new ideas and break new ground.
- [School-Based Health Centers](https://lynnchc.org/school-based-health-centers/): Lynn Community Health Center partners with Lynn Public Schools to bring medical care and behavioral health services directly into Lynn schools. School-Based Health Centers help students get care during the school day, with services designed for the health, developmental, social-emotional, and accessibility needs of children and teens.
- [Primary Care](https://lynnchc.org/primary-care/): At Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC), Primary Care is your foundation for better health. Having a Primary Care Provider means having someone who knows your medical history, understands your family’s health needs, and is there to guide your healthcare decisions. Our providers help prevent illness, catch health problems early, and manage chronic conditions to help you feel your best every day.
- [Pediatrics](https://lynnchc.org/pediatrics/): At Lynn Community Health Center, we love watching families grow. Our Pediatrics team is here to keep your child healthy, happy, and ready to learn.
- [MyChart](https://lynnchc.org/mychart/): MyChart makes it easy to stay connected with your care team. You can view parts of your health record, send secure messages, and manage appointments—all from your computer or phone.
- [Quality and Accreditation](https://lynnchc.org/quality-and-accreditation/): Accreditation involves regular, on-site inspections of our safety environment and reviews of our patients’ health outcomes and satisfaction metrics. Provider and staff qualifications and training requirements are also reviewed.
- [Immigrant Outreach Program](https://lynnchc.org/immigrant-outreach-program/): If you do not live in our geographic service area, please use the Legal Aid Finder to locate the legal services program that serves your community. Generally, to receive legal assistance you must live in a low-income household and have limited assets.
- [Interpreter Services at Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/interpreter-services-at-lynn-community-health-center/): Over 50% of our patients are best served in a language other than English. We know that communication is crucial to good healthcare, so we make sure that we have staff and technology in place which can make that communication as smooth as possible.
- [FAQs](https://lynnchc.org/faqs/): If you have an in-person appointment coming up, please review the information below about what to expect and do before and on the day of your appointment.
- [Join Our Team](https://lynnchc.org/join-our-team/): LCHC is committed to social justice and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
- [Locations](https://lynnchc.org/locations/): Phone: 781-581-3900
- [Moms Do Care](https://lynnchc.org/moms-do-care/): Moms Do Care is a statewide DPH administered program that focuses on caring for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder. We provide peer support services, prenatal care, addiction treatment, pediatric care, therapy and psychiatric treatment to pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder. Our care is trauma informed, whole person, and comprehensive. Our goal is to nurture healthy families and enhance our participants’ autonomy.
- [Recuperative Care Center](https://lynnchc.org/recuperative-care-center/): Vision: RCC Staff are dedicated to judgement-free care, addressing barriers to wellness and providing the highest quality health care to our city's most resilient population.The Deborah Smith Walsh Recuperative Care Center is certified by The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. This means that we have completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care. You can learn more about our certification here.
- [Senior Care Options, OneCare and PACE](https://lynnchc.org/senior-care-options-onecare-pace/): If you are interested in either of these programs, please talk to your care team. We can help you determine if you are eligible and assist with the enrollment process.
- [News](https://lynnchc.org/news/): Designing Our Future: Kiame's Blog
- [OB/GYN Services](https://lynnchc.org/ob-gyn-services/): At Lynn Community Health Center, we are here for you through every stage of life. Whether you need a routine exam, birth control, pregnancy care, a screening, or help understanding your next step, our team provides safe, respectful care.
- [Integrated Care and Patient-Centered Medical Home](https://lynnchc.org/integrated-care-and-patient-centered-medical-home/): At Lynn Community Health Center, healthcare is about more than just fixing a problem. It is about the whole person.
- [Community Programs](https://lynnchc.org/community-programs/): No appointment is needed for STI tests, and they are open to both patients and non-patients of LCHC. Walk-in testing hours are Mon-Wed 8:30-3, Thurs 10 - 3, Fri 8:30-1 on the Pearl Team.
- [Senior Care](https://lynnchc.org/senior-care/): At Lynn Community Health Center, we help you stay healthy, active, and independent as you get older.Whether you are 65 or 95, you deserve care that respects your goals. We offer comprehensive geriatric care that focuses on what matters most to you—staying in your home and enjoying your community.
- [Eye Care Services](https://lynnchc.org/eye-care-services/): From eye exams and prescription updates to treatment for eye diseases and help choosing glasses, Lynn Community Health Center's Vision Center provides complete vision care for the whole family.
- [Dental Services](https://lynnchc.org/dental-services/): Our dental services include:
- [Diagnostic Services](https://lynnchc.org/diagnostic-services/): Lynn Community Health Center provides diagnostic services in Lynn, MA, including on-site lab work and imaging services such as digital mammography, X-ray, and ultrasound. These services help patients and care teams get the information they need for preventive care, follow-up, pregnancy care, and other health needs.
- [Behavioral Health Services](https://lynnchc.org/behavioral-health-services/): Our belief is that Behavioral Health is more than the control or absence of mental illness or substance use — and that Primary Care is more than the control or absence of physical illness. Our vision is to promote and support the overall health and wellbeing for all of our patients.
- [Addictions Services](https://lynnchc.org/addiction-services/): We are dedicated to providing respectful, comprehensive support for individuals facing substance use disorders (SUD) in Lynn, MA.
- [Urgent Care](https://lynnchc.org/urgent-care/): Lynn Community Health Center’s Urgent Care Center offers walk-in care for non-emergency health concerns on a first-come, first-served basis. Urgent Care is often faster and more convenient than the emergency room when your condition is not life-threatening.
- [WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)](https://lynnchc.org/wic/): Pregnant and postpartum women and families with children 0–5 years of age can participate in the WIC program. You must be a Massachusetts resident to qualify.
- [Insurance Information](https://lynnchc.org/insurance-information/): Here, no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. To help fulfill this mission, LCHC has a dedicated enrollment department to assist patients with navigating the Massachusetts insurance system. We can help you identify which plan is best for you, which forms you’ll need to apply, and walk you through the application process.
- [Patient Bill of Rights](https://lynnchc.org/patient-bill-of-rights/): If you would like a copy of the detailed Patient Bill of Rights, please ask us. You may also talk with a Health Center administrator or file a written comment with your concerns, complaints, or suggestions. If you would like assistance, ask the receptionist.The following names and addresses are provided for your additional information:
- [New Patient](https://lynnchc.org/new-patient/): Welcome to Lynn Community Health Center. If you are a new patient, we are here to make joining our health center simple and welcoming.
- [About Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/about-lynn-community-health-center/): Lynn Community Health Center is a non-profit, multicultural, community health center. Located in the heart of our community, we are at the center of a larger solution to the healthcare crisis that is facing our nation today. We are recognized as a leader in developing new initiatives that result in high-impact, low cost health care.
- [Lynn Community Health Center](https://lynnchc.org/): When it comes to choosing a primary healthcare provider, what matters most to you? For many residents of Lynn, MA, and surrounding areas, the answer is simple: a compassionate team of healthcare professionals offering a diverse range of services without judgment. At Lynn Community Health Center, we understand that life is unpredictable. That's why we're committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, no matter the circumstances.
- [LCHC Provider Directory](https://lynnchc.org/lchc-provider-directory/): We know that communication is crucial to good healthcare, so we make sure that we have staff and technology in place which can make that communication as smooth as possible.

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