CRCH in Washington DC
Massachusetts CHC leaders at the office of US Representative Ayanna Pressley on Hill Day Earlier this month, Chief Operating Officer, Kenya Allen and Chief Clinical Officer, Klavdia Brisson attended the National Association of Community Health Center’s (NACHC) annual Policy and Issues Forum in Washington DC. This annual landmark event unites CHC executives, clinicians, board members, […]
Observations From My First Month
It’s an honor to start a new job where the work is important and the people are wonderful. Here are a few observations from my Friday emails to our team. December 17: On Thursday, I shadowed one of our nurses and met a 5-year-old boy braving four shots and an older patient receiving a vitamin […]
Free HIV Rapid Testing at Brighton on January 28
Get Tested for HIV – Free Testing Event on 01/28/2025 at Brighton location! Join us on January 28, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a free, confidential HIV testing event. Knowing your HIV status is a key step in protecting your health and the well-being of those around you. Our fast, confidential tests […]
Recognizing National Pharmacists Day
This month marks National Pharmacist Day on January 12. This gives us a great opportunity to recognize Charles River Community Health’s pharmacy team for their hard work and dedication every day! Here are a few facts about the CRCH Pharmacy and the work the team does every day to serve our community: Let’s take a […]
Free HIV Rapid Testing at Waltham on 12/3
This World AIDS Day, December 3rd, take control of your health by joining us at the Charles River Community Health Center in Waltham from 2:00 – 5:00 PM for FREE HIV rapid testing. Knowing your HIV status is an important step in protecting your health and the health of others. Our quick, confidential tests provide […]
CRCH Hires Matt Mullaney as Next CEO
The Board of Directors of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is thrilled to announce that it has hired Matt Mullaney as the next CEO. Mullaney was selected from a diverse pool of candidates, with the support of executive search firm WittKeiffer, who conducted a nationwide search for CRCH’s new CEO. Matt will join CRCH on […]
CRCH Hosts Students from George Washington University
Earlier this month, we hosted about 30 Executive Public Health students from George Washington University (in Washington DC) who were in Boston for a day as part of their studies. In cooperation with the Community Care Cooperative (C3), these students visited both Mass General Hospital and CRCH to learn more about how these organizations work. […]
Statement in Support of Our Haitian Community
Over the past several weeks, we have heard and seen harmful rhetoric and fiction being spread about our Haitian neighbors in Springfield, Ohio. These words do more than misinform; they stoke fear, fuel division, and provoke violence against those who have come to our country seeking a better life, just as many people from countries […]
Kenya Allen Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Charles River Community Health is proud to announce that Kenya Allen, MHA has been promoted from Vice President of Operations to Chief Operating Officer (COO). This promotion is based on her excellent performance and many accomplishments in the 18 months she’s been at CRCH, from eliminating the referrals backlog, to implementing a better, more cost […]
CRCH Receives Grant Funding to Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Pictured (left to right): Liz Browne, Anna Welland, Ruth Adade, Susan Adams, Fariha Ali, Kenya Allen, Casey Squier and Klavdia Brisson Charles River Community Health recently welcomed officials from the Mass League of Community Health Centers (MLCHC) and the Community Care Cooperative (C3) to our Brighton location to accept almost $225,000 in grant funding to help bridge the […]
