About
For 50 years, Lowell Community Health Center has proudly provided access to high quality, affordable health care for children and adults of all ages — regardless of their ability to pay. The Health Center has served the communities of greater Lowell since 1970 and has grown to include many specialty services in addition to comprehensive primary health care, dental services, and eye care.
Health Center patients may choose a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or certified nurse midwife from our team of board-certified medical providers. Behavioral health services are integrated into the care provided at the Health Center. Patients are able to schedule visits with certified mental health professionals working at the Health Center. Our employees speak 28 different languages, and at least 40 staff are trained medical interpreters.
Lowell Community Health Center is committed to delivering exceptional care that improves the health of the patients we serve through prevention, treatment, and education.
Our Mission
Lowell Community Health Center’s 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.
Our Values
Strategic Plan
Using the information collected through interviews, surveys, analysis of program data, and research, the Health Center developed a strategic plan to address changes within the health care field and community health trends. The highlights of that plan are shared below.
Lowell CHC’s New Strategic Plan Cultivating Health 2020-2024: details coming soon!
Our Value and Impact
Health centers provide tremendous value and impact to the communities they serve, including jobs and economic stimulus, savings to Medicaid, and access to care for vulnerable populations. A new report highlights the Lowell Community Health Center 2020 contributions and savings.
Recognitions
Lowell Community Health Center has received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement.
Achieving Joint Commission status means that Lowell Community Health Center has been recognized for complying with rigorous national performance standards that promote quality healthcare delivery.
Partners and Funders
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
