How the Affordable Care Act and Community Health Centers play an important role in ending hunger
The Affordable Care Act not only affects healthcare coverage, it also touches upon public health and other social issues like food insecurity and hunger. The president and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank writes about this, and also about CRCH being GBFB’s first community health center partner to address food insecurity in this Boston […]
The Best Treatment is Prevention – Flu Shot Clinic at CRCH
CRCH has been busy giving out free flu vaccines this winter season at both our Brighton and Waltham locations. With help from community partners like St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and volunteers from the Boston Medical Reserve Corps, we have already given out over 340 flu shot vaccines! Missed our earlier flu clinics? Don’t worry, you […]
Food Drive at CRCH for Families in Need
During this time of thanks, and peace, Charles River Community Health is hosting a food drive at both of our main locations: 495 Western Ave., Brighton and 564 Main ST., Waltham. Please consider bringing in donations of non-perishable food for our patients, so that they may be able to enjoy the holidays. While all donations […]
Free Fruits & Vegetables for Families in Need
On a warm September afternoon, elected officials, Representative Kevin G. Honan and Councilor Mark Ciommo, together attended one of the health center’s Mobile Markets. Through a partnership with Greater Boston Food Bank, we distribute over 4,000 pounds of free fresh fruits and vegetables to over 100 patients and families in need on a monthly basis […]
GBFB and CRCH Collaborates to End Food Insecurity
Please read the article published in Health Affairs on the collaboration of GBFB and CRCH to end food insecurity through each and every Mobile Market held at the health center’s Brighton location. how-community-partnerships-can-help-end-food-insecurity-part-1 how-community-partnerships-can-help-end-food-insecurity-part-2
CRCH participates again in the 13th Annual Brian Honan 5K!
Pictured above in their pre-race photo (on left) are: (Back row) Hinal Patel (Lead Pharmacist), Amy Harmon (BH), Dr. Maria Quiroga (Dental), Allie Wheelan (Nursing), Carmen Mejia (FP), Allison Sherwood-Zolenski (NP), Abigail Milburn (Director of Nursing) […]
Students from Wenzhou Medical University in China visit Charles River!
Pictured above are Dr. Jonathon Jimmerson, Director of Vision Services, Annie Pan, Ivy Xia, both from Wenzhou Medical University and Katy Kehoe, Deputy Director. In July, two students from Wenzhou Medical University visited Charles River Community Health. Annie Pan and Ivy Xia spent two days shadowing the many disciplines offered at the health center. […]
Zika Virus Alert from CDC
Zika virus, a mosquito-borne infection that has spread to 32 countries and the Americas provinces – poses significant danger to pregnant women and infants. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Zika virus a “public health emergency of international concern” due to suspected links to Guillain-Barre and microcephaly. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Look At Us Now!
We have moved into our new buidling, at last! For years we have been squarely focused on growing to meet the needs of our patients. Recognizing that our community now spans a large, diverse area beyond Allston, Brighton, and Waltham, we are pleased to share that our new name is: Along with a new name, […]
Our New Health Center in Brighton is OPEN and welcoming new patients!
Our Allston and Vision Center clinics have moved into our brand new, spacious, beautiful Joseph M. Smith Building located at 495 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135. Call us at (617) 783-0500 to schedule an appointment today! Our Waltham clinic continues to see patients at 564 Main Street, Waltham , MA 02451.
