Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, serving the Boston community since 1969, offers a wide range of medical services, specialized programs, and community outreach initiatives from its two Dorchester locations.
Services at Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center provides a wide range of medical services to the Boston community. These include family medicine, behavioral health, dental care, women’s health, on-site pharmacy, eye care, adolescent health services, nutrition, laboratory services, cancer screenings, and podiatry. The center ensures accessible healthcare to all, offering a sliding fee scale regardless of patients' ability to pay, and interpreter services in over 200 languages.
Specialized Programs
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center offers several specialized programs to address specific needs within the community. These programs include a Veterans Outreach Center, a food pantry, SNAP & WIC assistance, insurance/benefits assistance, a neighborhood trauma team, and an infectious diseases program. The health center collaborates with organizations such as Upstream USA to provide expanded contraceptive options and Dana Farber Cancer Institute for cancer screening services.
History of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center has been dedicated to serving the Boston community since 1969. Established to provide comprehensive healthcare services, the center has grown to include two main locations at 632 Blue Hill Avenue and 895 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, MA. Over the years, the center has expanded its offerings and partnerships to better serve the community's needs.
Community Outreach and Partnerships
Engaging with the community is a priority for Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center. The center actively participates in community outreach and collaborates with various local organizations to deliver comprehensive services. Initiatives include a food pantry supporting the community for over 30 years, free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and an annual speaker series addressing significant social issues. They also collaborate with Upstream USA and ABCD to enhance family planning services.
Future Plans for Expansion
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center is committed to expanding its services and improving patient care. The center plans to build a new state-of-the-art healthcare facility to enhance the scope and quality of services offered. This development aims to further the center’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to the community.