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Sedruola "Sedie" Maruska Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Sedruola “Sedie” Maruska joins Kennedy Community Health as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in creating equitable and inclusive workspaces. Maruska’s time in both the [...]

Source: https://www.worcestermag.com/story/lifestyle/2022/04/05/kennedy-health-puts-spotlight-transgender-health-needs/7249224001/ Veer Mudambi Worcester Magazine   Until recently, it wasn't unusual for transgender patients to wait weeks or even months for an appointment at Worcester’s Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center. “When we got calls from trans folks, it would be just me trying to figure out when I could see them,” said [...]

Q&A: Kennedy center launches trans health practice   PHOTO | COURTESY OF EDWARD M. KENNEDY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Steve Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, receives his flu vaccination. By Sarah Connell Sanders Steve Kerrigan established himself as a senior aide to Senator Edward Kennedy before taking on [...]

'It's breathtaking': Kennedy Health Center in Worcester hits half-century mark From humble beginnings, the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center celebrates its 50th anniversary. Henry Schwan Telegram & Gazette https://www.telegram.com/story/news/2022/02/16/healthcare-ted-kennedy-community-health-worcester-framingham-milford/9199284002/   WORCESTER — Patti Parker couldn’t believe her eyes.   She recently toured the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center at 19 Tacoma [...]

Trust science, not unfounded beliefs, assumptions or worse Dr. Pablo Hernandez   Imagine this: A deadly virus is killing children, robbing too many of them and their parents of a bright future. As outbreaks emerge, parents keep their children in isolation and live in fear that they are unprotected from the silent virus. [...]

HIV cases spiked this year. We need more screening December 01, 2021 Stephen J. Kerrigan Members of a non-government organization make a red ribbon, the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV, with candles on the eve of World AIDS day in Ahmedabad, India, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (Ajit Solanki/AP) [...]

America250 Launches 11 Advisory Councils Advisory Councils expand the reach and resources of America250 to engage all Americans in the most inclusive commemoration in U.S. history Washington, D.C. –America250, the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, has established 11 Advisory Councils across a variety [...]

Kennedy Community Health to build new Milford center three times size of current one Will be built across the street from existing facility MILFORD — After operating a small health care center on Cape Road for the past seven years, the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center plans to increase its reach by building a bigger office across the [...]

Congressman Jim McGovern, Ismael Rivera and the Program RISE to Receive 2021 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Award Two critical champions of community health will be honored for their work through the COVID-19 pandemic with the 2021 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Awards at Polar Park in Worcester on October 7.  The annual [...]

Connell Sanders: Worcester Public Schools’ best kept secret is in the nurse’s office By Sarah Connell Sanders Correspondent   Before Courtney Pelley became the Chief of Staff at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, she worked as a high school chemistry teacher. “As a new teacher, it took me a while to learn [...]