Announcements

Please join us on May 12, 2016 for our fifth annual Women for Lynn Community Health Center Recognition Breakfast!  Invitations will be mailed next week, but tickets are available online now!  This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together and recognize those who have made significant contributions to promoting the health and well being of women and girls in our community.  We are pleased to announce this year our two honorees are Rose-Marie van Otterloo and...

Are you concerned that someone close to you is at risk for an overdose?  Come learn how you can use Nasal Narcan to save a life!  You will:

Learn about Nasal Narcan Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of overdose Become trained to administer Nasal Narcan Learn how to obtain a free Nasal Narcan kit.

Dates:  Thursday, March 17th AND Thursday, April 7th.

Time:  9:30 am to 11:30 am

Location: 269 Union Street in the Atrium and Registration

Hosted by: Lynn Community Health Center...

In response to the epidemic of Opiate overdoses in our community, the Lynn Community Health Center has developed formal, evidence-based prescribing guidelines in order to address the need for proper and safe management of chronic pain.  It is our policy to assist patients in safely reducing the level of potentially harmful medications to help reduce opioid addiction and overdose deaths in the city of Lynn.  

Some important facts for everyone to know:

Opioid overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 25-44 ...

The Chronic Care Management Program is a three-month diabetes management program for people age 18 and older who have type 2 diabetes.   

After evaluating your needs, the Team will work with you in these areas:

Healthy Eating Being Active Monitoring Taking Medication Problem Solving Healthy Coping Reducing Risks

To inquire about the program call 781-586-6515.  

For Spanish call 781-586-6565 or 781-586-6517

Program Staff:

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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat,and lungs.  It can cause mild to severe illness, and can at times lead to death.  The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated.  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older be vaccinated annually against influenza.  Patients at the health center should contact their primary care team about getting vaccinated.

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There’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and now there’s Giving Tuesday — a worldwide day dedicated to giving back. This year, Lynn Community Health Center is proud to be an official partner in this effort. 

There are many worthy ways you can spend your charitable contributions. This year please keep Lynn Community Health Center in mind. Give the gift of health and hope to those who need it the most. Thank you!

If you are an LCHC Patient and have children under 12 you can receive help applying to Globe Santa next Mon-Wed. See below for requirements.

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Thanks to everyone who supported “The Blue Ox Bash,” Lynn Community Health Center’s fall fundraiser!  You are helping to make Lynn a healthier community. 

It was a terrific night - check out our photo gallery on Facebook!

 

  

Open Enrollment for health insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector began on November 1, 2015 and runs through January 31, 2016.

During Open Enrollment:

Individuals and families can apply for health insurance coverage without needing a qualifying triggering event. Current Health Connector members can update their information, review and compare plan options (including possible premium and benefit changes) and decide if they want to change plans for 2016.  If no action is taken, members will be renewed into their current plan, if it still...

The Lynn Community Health Center celebrated its 44th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, allowing the organization to reflect on its many achievements over the past year and to recognize community members and employees who have made special contributions.

The Andrea Gaulzetti Award for Excellence in Community Health was presented to Emily Johnson, LSW.  This award is given in memory of Andrea Gaulzetti, who was the Chief Nursing Officer at the health center for 17 years. She was a passionate believer in the mission of the health center, a fierce advocate for...