Lynn Community Health Center

03/14/2026

March is Oral Health Month!

Your smile is more than just bright—it’s a window to your overall health. This month is the perfect reminder to take a few simple steps that make a big difference:
✔️ Brush twice a day
✔️ Floss daily
✔️ Choose tooth-friendly foods
✔️ Visit your dentist regularly

Healthy habits today help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other health issues tomorrow. Let’s celebrate Oral Health Month by keeping our smiles strong, healthy, and confident! 😁✨

03/13/2026

Samantha O’Neil, our Chief Business Transformation Officer, shares her career journey over the past 16 years.

Samantha is an unmatched resource of cross functional knowledge, and she's always looking for ways to encourage the growth of others and see every team thrive.

“I'm grateful there has been opportunity to grow here at the health center. And there is always something to look forward to being a part of.”

03/10/2026

Our CEO, Brenda Rodriguez, recently joined leaders from the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association at the State House for a briefing on the 340B program.

Brenda shared how vital 340B is for community health centers and the patients we serve. The program helps make medications more affordable and allows health centers to reinvest in essential services like dental care, behavioral health, and other critical programs.

As policymakers consider the future of 340B, protecting these resources is key to ensuring health centers can continue supporting the communities that rely on them.

03/09/2026

Our pharmacy has expanded its hours and will now be open on Sundays from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM!

02/27/2026

As we close out School-Based Health Center Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at the numbers that demonstrate the impact SBHCs have on our community!

02/25/2026

As we get to the end of the month, hear from our amazing staff at our School-Based Health Centers who keep our students healthy and supported every day!

02/18/2026

As we continue with School-Based Health Center Awareness Month, hear from our LCHC SBHC team — Isabel Olivares Herrera, Angela Carnes, Anne-Terese Van der Burg, and Karla Abad — on why school-based care makes a difference every day.

02/12/2026

Our Staff and Board leadership attended National Association of Community Health Centers Policy & Issues Conference for “Day on the Hill,” meeting with lawmakers, including Congressman Seth Moulton, to advocate for community health centers and the patients served every day.

We are grateful for community health advocates who help ensure everyone in our community has access to high quality care, because healthier communities are better for everyone.

02/11/2026

As part of the National Association of Community Health Centers' Policy & Issues forum, today our team is meeting with members of the Massachusetts federal delegation to discuss key issues affecting our community health centers.

Thank you Congressman Seth Moulton for taking time to speak with community health center leaders from MA-06 about their funding, 340B, and workforce needs.

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

We sat down with our Safety Director, Syed Paikar, to talk about why he continues to be part of Lynn Community Health Center and what makes it so special to the community we serve.

02/02/2026

We’re starting off SBHC Awareness Month by sharing what our SBHC Community Health Worker team has been up to.

Our CHWs volunteered at My Brother’s Table, helping cook and serve meals for the community. The team prepped over 600 pounds of baked chicken, 14 trays of rice, plus salad and steamed vegetables, and even stayed to help serve!

Shoutout to our SBHC CHW team and the chef:
Hifranjeli Guzman (Breed Middle School)
Noemy Lopes (Lynn Tech)
Casandra Fraguheson (Ingalls)
Juana Baez (English High)
Heidy Bethancourt, CHW Manager

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing more about the people behind our School-Based Health Centers and the work they do to support students, families, and the community.