New Bedford Community Health

04/15/2026

🛥️ Happening TODAY!

Our OBAT Coordinator shares their connection to the fishing community—and why this event means so much.

Come be part of Casting a Wider Net tonight!

🌍 Stories • 🍽️ Food • 🤝 Community

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 New Bedford Community Health, 874 Purchase Street

Free & open to all—see you there! 💙 New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Mass Humanities

04/14/2026

We’re just ONE day away!

Come celebrate the voices and cultures that shape New Bedford’s fishing industry at Casting a Wider Net with us and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.

✨ Hear stories from New Bedford’s diverse fishing community—in your own language
🍽️ Enjoy local food inspired by the cultures of our fishing industry
📸 View powerful photography by local artist Leia Onofrey
🤝 Meet the community members behind the project

📍 New Bedford Community Health, 874 Purchase Street
⏰ Wednesday, April 15 | 6:30–8:30 PM

🎉 Free & family-friendly. Don’t miss this special night!

This event is made possible in part by funding from Mass Humanities.

Apr 15 Casting a Wider Net Exhibit Opening! Price: FREE Present by New Bedford Community Health and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Date and time The event starts at: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 6:30 PM — The event ends at: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 8:30 PM Location 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA Get ...

04/13/2026

This week! 🌊

Don’t miss Casting a Wider Net at New Bedford Community Health—presented with the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.

✨ Hear stories from New Bedford’s diverse fishing community—in your own language
🍽️ Enjoy local flavors inspired by cultural traditions
🖌️ Decorate your own scallop shell

🗓️ Wednesday, April 15 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 874 Purchase Street

🎉 Free & family-friendly

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c4mycV

This event is made possible in part by funding from Mass Humanities.

Eat. Learn. Connect.

Apr 15 Casting a Wider Net Exhibit Opening! Price: FREE Present by New Bedford Community Health and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Date and time The event starts at: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 6:30 PM — The event ends at: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 8:30 PM Location 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA Get ...

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Breastmilk contains hormones that help babies relax and sleep. Many babies like to nurse before naps or bedtime. Night feedings are normal, especially in the first months. As babies grow, many begin to sleep longer stretches. https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-basics

04/09/2026

🌎❤️ TONIGHT! Join us for AHA! Night: Project Planet: Planting Seeds for Health

Stop by New Bedford Community Health’s table for:
🌱 A fun Plant & Grow Station—decorate a pot & take home fresh herbs
🎯 Healthy Habits Bingo
🥗 Healthy snacks

It’s all about simple ways to care for your heart and our planet 💚

📍 New Bedford Community Health: 384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford
🕒 4:30pm-8:00pm

We can’t wait to see you there!

AHA! New Bedford AHA! New Bedford

04/09/2026

⏰ Reminder: Use them or lose them!
Unlike SNAP, your Mass WIC benefits do not roll over to the next month. If you don't use them by midnight on your benefit end date, they expire! 🕛
The WIC Shopper App helps you maximize your budget:
🔹 Check your expiration dates: Get alerts so you never miss a benefit deadline.
🔹 Try new recipes: Access yummy, healthy recipes designed specifically for WIC-approved foods.
🔹 Language support: The app is available in over 20 languages to make shopping easier for everyone!
💡 Pro-Tip: Swipe your WIC card FIRST at checkout, then your SNAP card. This ensures WIC covers your essentials first, leaving more SNAP dollars for your other needs.
Download the official app at ebtshopper.com or search for "WICShopper" in your app store. Just select Massachusetts and register your card to get started! 📱✨

04/07/2026

Come visit us this Thursday night from 4:30pm-8:30pm at 384 Acushnet Avenue for AHA! New Bedford!

🪴 Decorate your own plant pot and grow some fresh herbs!
🏆 Play Healthy Habits Bingo and win a prize!
🍎 Enjoy healthy snacks!

Grow Your Health, Grow Your Planet this AHA! Night (April 9) with New Bedford Community Health!

Stop by for fun, hands-on activities that connect healthy living with caring for our planet:

✨ Create & Grow at our Plant and Grow Station—decorate your own pot and plant fresh herbs like mint, basil, or cilantro to take home!

🎯 Try your luck with Healthy Habits Bingo and learn simple ways to support both your heart and the environment.

🥗 Enjoy healthy snacks and discover easy, nutritious choices. Join us as we take small steps toward a healthier future—for you and for our planet! 🌎

❤️ Grow Your Health, Grow Your Planet
📍 New Bedford Community Health, 384 Acushnet Avenue
📅 AHA! Night, Thursday, April 9th, 4:30-8:00 PM

04/06/2026

🌊 Eat. Learn. Connect. 🌊

You’re invited to a special evening celebrating culture, community, and storytelling at New Bedford Community Health!

Join us on Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30–8:30 PM for the opening of Casting a Wider Net, presented in partnership with the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.

✨ Hear stories from New Bedford’s diverse fishing community—in your own language
🍽️ Enjoy local food inspired by the cultures of our fishing industry
📸 View powerful photography by local artist Leia Onofrey
🪢 Watch a live net-mending demo & decorate your own scallop shell
🤝 Meet the community members behind the project

📍 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford
🎉 Free & family-friendly

Learn more https://bit.ly/4c4mycV

This event is made possible in part by funding from Mass Humanities.

Come celebrate the voices and cultures that shape New Bedford’s fishing industry. 💙

Apr 15 Casting a Wider Net Exhibit Opening! Price: FREE Present by New Bedford Community Health and the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Date and time The event starts at: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 6:30 PM — The event ends at: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 8:30 PM Location 874 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA Get ...

03/20/2026

We’re improving your care experience! 💙 Radiology services will be temporarily limited starting March 20—here’s what you need to know.

As we begin construction upgrades, radiology services at New Bedford Community Health will be limited to Urgent Care patients for the next 4–5 weeks.

Primary care patients can still access imaging services at nearby Southcoast Radiology locations, and our team is here to help guide you every step of the way.

Please visit the links below to find a convenient location:

All Southcoast Radiology Locations ➡️ https://bit.ly/4uGulGn

Dartmouth Southcoast Radiology Imaging Location:
📍 300 B Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747
📱 (508) 973-9300
🔗 https://bit.ly/4d6dnuV

Fairhaven Southcoast Radiology Imaging Location:
📍 208 Mill Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719
📱 (855) 319-0518
🔗 https://bit.ly/4dyb5EL

New Bedford Southcoast Radiology Imaging Location (St. Luke's Hospital):
📍 101 Page Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
📱 (508) 973-6100
🔗 https://bit.ly/4d1uKgo

Thank you for your patience as we make these important improvements for our community!

03/18/2026

New Bedford Community Health has been awarded a $650,000 grant through the FY26 Community One Stop for Growth initiative—fueling a major step forward in expanding primary care access for our community. This investment accelerates NBCH’s More Access, Better Care, Building for a Healthier Future campaign—bringing a modern primary care facility to 824 Purchase Street and expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care for individuals and families across Greater New Bedford.

Here’s why it matters:

✨ Easier access to care
✨ Less waiting, more support
✨ A revitalized downtown space dedicated to health

We’re turning 824 Purchase Street into something powerful—a place where more families can get the care they deserve. And with $4.8M already raised, this vision is becoming reality.

This isn’t just construction—it’s more access, better care, and a stronger New Bedford.

Read the full press release here 👉

State grant supports NBCH’s expansion, transforming 824 Purchase Street into a modern primary care center to increase access for Greater New Bedford families. This award accelerates our ability to bring new life to an underutilized downtown property while expanding access to primary care for the p...