Lowell Community Health Center

Founded in 1970, Lowell Community Health Center serves 50,000 people from Greater Lowell. Our mission is to provide caring, quality, and culturally competent health services to the people of Greater Lowell, regardless of their financial status; to reduce health disparities and enhance the health of the Greater Lowell community; and to empower each individual to maximize their overall well-being. No patient is denied health care services because of the inability to pay. We derive 76% of our income through insurance reimbursements and other feesl, raising the rest through grants and gifts from generous donors • More than 90% of Lowell CHC patients are low income, and 46% are best served in a language other than English. • Since opening our new comprehensive facility in a renovated mill on Jackson Street in 2012, more than 15,000 additional patients have turned to Lowell CHC for a full range of primary care, including OB-GYN and behavioral health services for adults and children,, averaging over 600 visits per day. • We also have a Pharmacy serving health center patients and others in the community. lab and radiology services onsite through Lowell General Hospital, and now offer eye care and dental services. Lowell Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It employs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. Additionally, it is the policy of the Health Center to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status or other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.

Website

http://www.lchealth.org

External link for Lowell Community Health Center

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Lowell, MA

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1970

Specialties

health care, behavioral health, community health, and cultural competency/interpreters