Our 2025 Annual Report
We are pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report. Inside, you’ll find information about the diverse and vibrant population that makes up our community of over 13,600 patients who trust us with their care. We have listings of the many donors, corporate and foundation partners, government agencies and elected officials who support our work. There […]
Provider Profile: Stacy A. Lyons, OD, FAAO – Optometrist
I am an Optometrist at Charles River Community Health and a Professor of Pediatric Optometry and Chair of the Specialty Care and Vision Science Department at the New England College of Optometry. My true passions are teaching the next generation of eye care professionals and improving children’s access to quality eye care. Providing care at […]
Provider Profile: Paul Allen, MD, MPH – Medical Director, Brighton
I grew up in Lawrence MA as the fifth of six children. Family is important to me. I am married to Jennifer and am father to 3 adults now. I graduated from Boston College, taught high school for a time and later lived in Belize for 2 years doing community work. Later, I worked at […]
Celebrating Black History Month
Black history is American history, from the first documented arrival of Africans in 1619 in Virginia to the present day! Charles River Health encourages everyone to celebrate and honor it this month and every month.
Vendor Security Incident
We recently learned that one of our vendors was impacted by a security incident, which affected a small number of our patients’ or their primary insured’s protected health information. Learn more.
CRCH Makes Changes to Executive Team
On Friday, January 30, we made the difficult decision to reduce the size of our executive team. This change focuses our limited resources on front line staff, key administrative functions, and patient care. The individuals, families, and communities we serve remain our calling and reason for being. Thank you for your support, past, present and […]
Provider Profile: Ashley Berry, PA-C – Family Medicine Physician Assistant
I am a Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) at Charles River Community Health. Being a PA is my second career. My first career was teaching elementary school. I taught 1st and 3rd grade in Atlanta Public Schools. After that I moved on to becoming a school administrator with my best friend. We worked together to […]
Brighton Expansion Nears Completion
We are pleased to report that the Brighton medical department expansion is almost complete! The finishing touches are expected to be completed before the end of the month by laying the last pieces of flooring and installing the new exam tables. Next up come the inspections from the Department of Public Health after which we should […]
Provider Profile: Klavdia Brisson, DNP, FNP-BC – Chief Clinical Officer
I’ve always wanted to work in the medical field. I witnessed many family members struggle with their health due to a lack of financial resources and limited education. In my village in the countryside, there was a clinic operated by nuns, and seeing their work inspired me. I decided that one day I wanted to […]
Provider Profile: Ana Torres-Houssami, DMD. – Dentist
I’m a General Dentist at Charles River and have been working here for more than 32 years! In addition to seeing patients, I am also the Manager of Dental Education and oversee dental externs from Harvard and Tufts who rotate through our clinic every few months. On designated days, I supervise students and provide evaluations […]