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 […]
Free HIV Rapid Testing in Waltham on October 23!
Get Tested for HIV – Free Testing Event on 10/23/2025 in Waltham! Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 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 provide […]
October is Breast Cancer *Action* Month
As Ellie Fund executive director Meredith Mendelson said at a State House Event on October 1, October is Breast Cancer *Action* month. Our very own nurse and patient navigator Dilara Koksal spoke alongside partners including the Ellie Fund and Magnolia C. of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to raise awareness and call for further action to save and improve lives for ALL Massachusetts residents battling […]
Provider Profile: Ben Sturm, Pharm-D. – Director of Pharmacy
I’m originally from the Philadelphia area and pharmacy has always been a part of my life—both my mom and brother are also in the field. I moved to Boston about 20 years ago to attend MCPHS for pharmacy school. Before joining Charles River, I worked for a pharmacy consulting firm, which is where I was […]
Free HIV Rapid Testing at Brighton on September 25!
Get Tested for HIV – Free Testing Event on 9/25/2025 at Brighton! Join us on September 25, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 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 provide results […]
CRCH Pharmacy Has Record Month
The Charles River Community Health pharmacy had a record month in July. We dispensed 6,683 total prescriptions for the month. Brighton passed the 3,000 mark for the first time since most prescriptions were extended to 90-day supply in 2020. Waltham hit a new high record of 3,681. Our two on-site pharmacies are another way we […]
Provider Profile: Deepti Kumra, LMHC – Behavioral Health Director
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and serve as the Director of Behavioral Health at Charles River Community Health. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a specialization in suicide prevention and trauma. My career began on Nantucket Island at […]
Celebrating National Health Center Week!
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Health Center Week, dedicated to recognizing the service and contributions of Community Health Centers nationwide in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care services to more than 32.5 million patients across nearly 16,000 communities annually. This year’s theme was “Past, Present, and Future: 60 Years of Improving […]