Kennedy Community Health Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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 [...]

By |2023-06-03T07:39:27-05:00March 9th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Kennedy Health puts spotlight on transgender health needs

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 [...]

By |2022-04-05T12:18:51-05:00April 5th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Q&A Kennedy Community Health Launches Trans Health Practice

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 [...]

By |2022-04-04T17:24:16-05:00April 4th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

‘It’s breathtaking’: Kennedy Health Center in Worcester hits half-century mark

'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 [...]

By |2022-03-03T09:33:34-05:00February 16th, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

HIV cases spiked this year. We need more screening.

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) [...]

By |2021-12-01T11:00:38-05:00December 1st, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Stephen J. Kerrigan, President and CEO, appointed to America250 Advisory Council

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 [...]

By |2021-10-28T10:28:54-05:00October 28th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Kennedy Community Health to build new Milford center three times size of current one

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 [...]

By |2021-10-20T10:40:58-05:00October 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

2021 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Awardees

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 [...]

By |2021-10-04T10:01:23-05:00October 4th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

School-Based Health Centers: Best Kept Secret

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 [...]

By |2021-09-07T09:43:35-05:00September 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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