Lowell Community Health Center is committed to delivering exceptional care that improves the health of the patients it serves through prevention, treatment, and education. Now more than ever, these values will guide us as we strive to keep our community safe and healthy and limit the spread of COVID-19. Read the latest information and patient guidelines.
ALL PATIENTS: When you have a visit via telephone, a nurse or someone from our Call Center will be calling you prior to that visit. They can answer any questions you might have. Please call 978.937.9700 before coming to the Health Center, since many visits are now via telephone.
View our Phase I Attestation. For more information, visit the Commonwealth’s Reopening Website.
News & Events
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May 27, 2020
Lowell CHC's Hilda Bettencourt, honored for more than 40 years of service
Hilda Bettencourt remembers being in her early 20s when she was interviewed to fill a position as a Portuguese translator at the Lowell Community Health Center in 1978. Bettencourt says she was hired the same day. After more than four decades working for the health center, the now 65-year-old Bettencourt worked her last day on Friday and officially retired.
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May 18, 2020
GLCF awards $531K in grants to nonprofits, including Lowell CHC
“In the latest round of funding through the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation awarded $531,000 to nine local nonprofits. The funding will support nonprofits that work to provide food and housing, support for individuals with disabilities, front-line workers and immigrants, as well as other essential needs for vulnerable populations, according to a GLCF press release.”
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May 05, 2020
All of Us
At the moment, health care is often one-size-fits-all. But imagine a future where your health care is tailored to you. We want to make that future possible. How? By creating a resource that allows researchers to conduct thousands of studies on health and disease.
“The community of Lowell benefits tremendously by the great work being done at the Lowell CHC, and I count myself among the beneficiaries.”
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Job Seekers: Join the Center
The Health Center’s commitment to excellence extends to its workforce. We welcome positive, mission-minded candidates to join our team.
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Patients: Find the Right Care
The Health Center wants to make access to quality, affordable, and convenient medical care easy. Let us help you find the provider who’s right for you and your family.
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Professionals: Look at Classes
The Health Center offers courses for medical and public health professionals on a variety of topics. Opportunities throughout the year include training, workshops, seminars, and luncheons.
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Supporters: Make a Difference
Support your community by making a gift to fund vital services not covered by insurance, such as medical interpretation, community health screenings, and education.
Upcoming Events
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Dance 4 Peace: 25th Anniversary
August 14, 2020, 6:00 PMLowell Memorial AuditoriumSAVE THE DATE! Come join 1,000 of your friends and neighbors at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium for an exciting night of song, dance, and creative expression performed by talented young people from our Teen BLOCK program and across the Greater Merrimack Valley. This year’s 25th Anniversary edition is sure to entertain and inspire.
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50th Anniversary Community Celebration
September 25, 2020, 6:00 PMLowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MAMark your calendar! A special evening to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, Lowell CHC style. We will welcome staff, friends, and supporters at our Jackson Street home. Expect food, fun, and performances representing the many cultural influences that have defined our City, and our Health Center. Ticket information coming soon!
Creating a healing canvas in Lowell Community Health Center and supporting our city’s creative economy
ArtUp is a collaboration between local artists and patrons to support the health center and provide a different kind of health care environment celebrating the healing value of art for patients and staff.
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Hours & Directions
Main Site
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Monday - Thursday8:00am – 8:00pm
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Friday8:00am – 5:00pm
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Saturday & Sunday8:00am – 5:00pm
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Patients must have an appointment, call 978.937.9700 to schedule
Pharmacy
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Monday-Friday8:00am – 4:30pm
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Saturday9:00am – 12:30pm
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SundayClosed
Patient Walk-In Center
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Saturday9:00am to 1:00pm (last check-in is at 12:00pm)
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SundayCLOSED
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Holidays: MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Patriot's Day, Columbus Day8:00am to 4:00pm (last check-in is at 3:00pm)
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Patients must have an appointment, call 978.937.9700 to schedule
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Monday - Thursday8:00am to 8:00pm (last check-in is at 7:00pm)
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Friday8:00am to 5:00pm (last check-in is at 4:00pm)
Special Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors
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Lowell Community Health Center is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Lowell Community Health Center has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission and the National Committee for Quality Assurance have awarded Lowell Community Health Center PCMH PRIME certification.
No one will be denied access to services at Lowell CHC due to inability to pay. Please see our credit and collection policy including our sliding fee schedule.
Lowell CHC is compliant with HIPAA requirements regarding your personal health information. View our Privacy Policy.
Lowell CHC is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 USC 254b and an FTCA-deemed facility.
Lowell CHC complies with USDA guidelines as an equal opportunity employer.