WORCESTER — The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center received $6.2 million in American Rescue Plan funding, U.S. Rep. James McGovern announced Thursday. "We're proudly grateful to (the fund), President Biden and Jim McGovern for his leadership in the house to get the plan passed," said Stephen Kerrigan, president and CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health [...]
After a year of battling the pandemic, Central Mass. community health center workers play a leading role in the vaccination effort CHRIS VILLANI | NEWS SERVICE OF BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS Community health center workers, who have served many of those most vulnerable to COVID-19 over the past year, are now on the front [...]
In so many ways, 2020 was a year without equal. The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed our daily lives, reaching every family, every community throughout Central Massachusetts, and every country across the world. Our healthcare system was tested in ways not seen in over 100 years. Now, a much-needed source of hope has arrived as [...]
PHOTO | MATT WRIGHT The Family Health Center of Worcester Worcester's two community health centers, which more often treat low-income or vulnerable populations, treated more than 57,000 patients in 2018, totaling nearly 315,000 visits, according to a new report. The Family Health Center of Worcester and the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center also [...]
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.