Lynn Community Health Center

09/25/2025

Happy World Pharmacist Day!

Did you know our pharmacists at LCHC have almost 100 years of combined experience and have checked over 130,000 prescriptions this year alone?

Our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work directly with your care team to make sure you get the best medication plan for your health.

Thank you to our incredible pharmacy team for keeping our community healthy!

09/23/2025

Limited voter registration deadlines create real barriers for patients juggling work, caregiving, and health needs.

Our Director of Primary Care, Dr. Nicholas Urbanczyk testified in support of same-day registration, a step toward health equity so every voice can influence policies that affect housing, transportation, and healthcare.

Read the full story on our blog: https://lynnchc.org/breaking-down-barriers-why-same-day-voter-registration-matters/

09/17/2025

Nuestra Directora Ejecutiva (CEO), Brenda Rodríguez, se unió recientemente a Despierta Boston para destacar los servicios esenciales que ofrece Lynn Community Health Center. Nosotros estamos muy orgullosos de celebrar su liderazgo como nuestra primera CEO bilingüe y latina durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia!

Our CEO, Brenda Rodriguez, recently joined Despierta Boston to highlight the essential services Lynn Community Health Center provides. We are proud to celebrate her leadership as our first bilingual Latina CEO during Hispanic Heritage Month. Happy Heritage Month!

09/16/2025

This past weekend was the Haven Project 5K, where our LCHC Wellness Warriors team proudly participated alongside more than 200 runners.

We’re especially excited to congratulate Valentina Vlasenko, PACE Pharmacy Manager, and Heather Flemming, Nurse Manager RCC, who both earned 2nd place in their respective age groups.

09/15/2025

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, our incredible Latino staff share what this month means to them, the countries and traditions they represent, and how their heritage inspires their work.

We’re proud to honor the contributions of our Hispanic and Latino team members who not only strengthen our community but also help make Lynn Community Health Center a welcoming home and expand access to care for all!

09/12/2025

Our SBHC team, located across 18 Lynn Public Schools, is excited to learn from Boston Children's Hospital’s PC Plus program!

PC Plus supports primary care providers in delivering effective, integrated care for teens and young adults who may be struggling with substance use. Through a series of trainings provided to our medical providers, behavioral health therapists, psychiatric providers, and community health workers, our team looks forward to building knowledge, strengthening our approach, and ultimately expanding access for the children and families we serve.

09/08/2025

We’re proud to share that LCHC has earned three Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Advancing Health Information Technology for Quality, National Quality Leader for Heart Health, and Improving Healthcare Access.

The item highlighted LCHC’s efforts: "the health center earned the Improving Healthcare Access badge this year by increasing the number of patients who receive care by five percent. “It’s increasing the number of patients we serve, as well as showing quality care,” Dr. Pechinsky said of the achievement.”"

Read the full article: https://itemlive.com/2025/09/07/health-center-recognized-for-quality-improvements/

09/04/2025

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Navid Mahooti, MD, MPH, Sports Medicine specialist with Mass General Hospital, for an onsite education session on Therapeutic Needling for Muscle Pain and Myofascial Trigger Points.

Dr. Mahooti shared insights on non-surgical techniques for treating orthopedic and sports-related injuries, including advanced ultrasound-guided procedures and minimally invasive therapies.

Thank you to Dr. Mahooti for bringing his expertise to our team and special thanks to our volunteers Augustina Egbuiwe and Dr. Elizabeth Quinn for agreeing to be our test patients!

Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Navid Mahooti, MD, MPH, Sports Medicine specialist with Mass General Hospital,

08/31/2025

Today we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, at Lynn Community Health Center we’re committed to providing comprehensive services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs).

At LCHC, our SUD services are designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team of experienced providers offers:

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Group therapy with your peers
Individual therapy and behavioral medication as needed
Support with social needs (housing etc.)
Peer recovery coaching

Our goal is to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery.

08/29/2025

After two weeks of orientation, our Community Health Student Fellowship Program is officially underway! Fellows will now begin working with their mentors throughout the academic year, and we’re excited to support them as they grow and work toward their future goals.

08/27/2025

It’s Community Health Worker Awareness Week!

At LCHC, our CHWs and Care Coordinators go beyond clinic walls to connect patients with food, transportation, childcare, benefits, and community support, meeting people wherever they need it most.

Thank you to our CHWs for the incredible impact you make every day!

08/25/2025

Congratulations to Nicholas Urbanczyk, DO, Jennifer Gonzalez, RN, Bennett M. Gomez Deleon, and Mary Som for representing Lynn Community Health Center at the NACHC conference in Chicago! Thank you for sharing our innovative work to improve patient access and care.