AUTHORAnnie Pham Despite recent buzz about the social drivers of health (SDoH) in the health care industry, addressing health-related social needs is a concept that federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), or otherwise known as community health centers, have long understood. Community health centers recognize that social needs—such as food access, stable housing, transportation, and … [Read more...] about Insights from our partnerships to address social health
Archives for 2022
Massachusetts Public Health officials urge vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 as flu season begins
BOSTON — With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents to get their flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for which they are eligible. October is an ideal time to get a flu vaccine before the flu season reaches its peak. Every person over the age of 6 months is recommended to get a flu shot annually. The Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Public Health officials urge vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 as flu season begins
Community Technology Cooperative (CTC) Completes Implementation of Epic at Ten Massachusetts Health Centers
10 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Massachusetts with Over 1.5M Annual Visits Go Live on Epic Today Portion of Implementation Costs Funded by Commonwealth, Making Major Strides for Community Health in MA Boston, MA December 1, 2022 – Community Technology Cooperative (CTC), the organization formed to help Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) improve health and equity for … [Read more...] about Community Technology Cooperative (CTC) Completes Implementation of Epic at Ten Massachusetts Health Centers
Louisiana COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Everyone in Louisiana ages 5 and older is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Louisiana COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Community Care Cooperative (C3) Named A 2022 Top Women-Led Business in Massachusetts
Under Leadership of Christina Severin, C3 Is Named #7 of the Top 100. C3 Recognized for Fifth Consecutive Year by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe Magazine Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2022 – Community Care Cooperative (C3) and its President and CEO Christina Severin, have been named no. 7 on The Women’s Edge, formally The Commonwealth Institute, and the Globe Magazine’s list of … [Read more...] about Community Care Cooperative (C3) Named A 2022 Top Women-Led Business in Massachusetts
Massachusetts FQHC Telehealth Consortium Announces Grant from Essex County Community Foundation to Support New ‘Telehealth Navigator Program’
$226,660 grant will increase access to telehealth and address health equity in Essex County communities Telehealth Navigator Program can serve as a model for the Commonwealth and nation Boston, MA, January 12, 2022 – The FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) Telehealth Consortium (the “Consortium”) has received a grant from the Digital Equity Fund of the Essex County Community Foundation in … [Read more...] about Massachusetts FQHC Telehealth Consortium Announces Grant from Essex County Community Foundation to Support New ‘Telehealth Navigator Program’
