Announcements

LCHC is pleased to introduce Kathy Duggan as our new Chief of Human Resources.  Kathy was hired in April 2019 as the Interim Chief Human Resource Officer and over time emerged as the leading candidate to take on the role permanently. 

“As Interim Chief I was drawn to the mission of this organization, the people who work here, and the opportunity to serve LCHCs talented and dedicated employees,” she said. “I look forward to continuing the good work that has been done in hiring talented people and creating a culture of engagement for the employees at LCHC.”...

Lynn Community Health Center is pleased to announce that Carlos Cappas, will become its new Chief Behavioral Health Officer on Monday, September 9.

A strong advocate for the integration of primary care and behavioral health services, Dr. Cappas’ career has focused on addressing the clinical, administrative and operational barriers to fully integrated care.

Dr. Cappas’ has held clinical and administrative leadership roles at two Federally Qualified Community Health Centers in Massachusetts where he witnessed both the successes of...

Russian origin. Meaning “in perfect health,” or “fit as a fiddle.”

Thanks to everyone who attended or supported to “A Night at the Blue Ox” on October 7.  More than 150 attended to help our community stay health as an ox!

Full time positions open for primary care nurses and nurse case managers on Saturday, August 17 from 11:00 - 2:00.  On site interviews.  Questions, contact rvasconcelos@lchcnet.org.

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The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management announced the winners of the Employer of Excellence Awards during the AAPA Conference 2019 in Denver.  Lynn Community Health Center was one of 15 organizations to receive the distinction, and the only federally qualified community health center.

The award program is designed to showcase organizations that have created and maintain an environment in which physician assistants can provide the very best care for their patients and are afforded opportunities for...

Our Urgent Care Center is now open from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm on Sundays.  We can treat many illnesses and injuries, saving you a trip to the emergency room.  Walk-in appointments for all ages.

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Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Did you know that there is a non-invasive and private way you can be screened for colon cancer? If you are over 50, ask your doctor about a FIT test.

Learn more!  Members of our Blue Team have created a video with important information about colon cancer screening.

We were proud to honor Laura Kurzrok, Executive Director of Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, and Alice Lee, Executive Director of Lean Enterprise Institute.   They shared  poignant stories about transformative events in their lives that led them to their commitment to social justice and working for change.  Both spoke eloquently of the need to ensure that those most vulnerable among us get the care they deserve. 

Thank you to everyone who supported this event.  

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The Department of Transition Assistance (DTA) will be issuing February SNAP EARLY - between January 17th and 20th. Just like all normal SNAP payments, this SNAP does not expire and will remain on the card until the household uses it.  DTA will NOT be issuing SNAP in February, so families should plan accordingly.

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Honored to host Governor Baker and Secretary Sudders as they announce $50 Million in funding for CHCs over the next 5 years that will increase our capacity to serve those with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.

Check out the press release from the Lynn Item about the visit!

https://www.itemlive.com/2018/10/25/gov-charlie-baker-and-marylou-sudder…