WORCESTER — Stephen Kerrigan embraces challenges. Kerrigan became president and CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in July 2019, and since then, and especially over the last seven months, the center has faced challenges, obstacles and changes, but also taken pride in the way it has continued to provide quality health [...]
Each August, National Health Center Week is celebrated across the country. At Kennedy Community Health, this week is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our staff. This year the celebration takes on new meaning due to the sacrifices being made by each and every one of our staff [...]
To our LGBTQ Patient Family: The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy Community Health) would like you to be aware of some changes the federal government is making in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as our response to these changes. On June 12th, the Trump Administration announced changes to its interpretation [...]
The safety of our patients is our highest goal during the COVID-19 crisis. To be in line with the state’s guidelines on opening health care, the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is now offering limited access to optometry services for patients who meet specific clinical priorities. Since in-person appointments will only be scheduled [...]
For over 47 years, Kennedy Community Health has been a strong advocate for social justice and health equity for the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in the communities we serve. As our country grapples with the senseless murder of another black man, we cannot remain silent. The horrific act that caused the death of [...]
Our offices at 631 Lincoln Street, Worcester are temporarily closed. You can contact us at the numbers listed below for the following services: Medical records: 508-852-1805 New patient services: 508-852-1805 Insurance assistance: 508-595-0726 Optometry services: 508-595-1154 Thank you.
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Awarded Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy Community Health) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care as well as Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its [...]
On Friday, November 8, 2019, Kennedy CHC will be hosting a Health Insurance Open Enrollment at 354 Waverly Street, Framingham, Massachusetts. The event will run in two sessions between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and is open to patients and the general public. The yearly period when people can enroll in a health insurance [...]
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Honors Dr. Samuel Wong and MCPHS University Eastern Bank’s Chairman and CEO, Bob Rivers, is Keynote Speaker The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy CHC) will be presenting its 2019 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Awards to: Samuel Wong, PhD, Director of Public Health in the City [...]
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index Today, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy CHC) announced their “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 12th edition [...]