Health & Environment

Community Health Centers Meet in Washington to Urge Legislators for Long-Term Funding

Beginning today and running through the weekend, thousands of providers and health center advocates are gathering in Washington, D.C., to chart a path forward and fan out across Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers. James Luisi, chief executive of NEW Health in Boston’s North End and board chair for the National Association of Community Health Read More…

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Health Center Founder Elaine Wilson Honored at NEW Health Ceremony

North End Waterfront (NEW) Health held a small ceremony at the Coast Guard Base on Tuesday, December 18, to honor Elaine Wilson, the health center’s founder and first Chief Executive Officer. Wilson opened the health center – then North End Community Health Center – in April 1971. Wilson was the first female CEO of a health center Read More…

Community Health & Environment

NEW Health Wins Health Center Bocce Tournament

On Thursday, July 19, North End Waterfront Health Center (NEW Health) won the annual statewide health center bocce tournament, hosted by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (MLCHC). The tournament is open to all health centers from across the state. The event was well-attended and enjoyed a crowd of participants, as well as passers-by. This Read More…

Community Health & Environment

NEW Health Celebrates Health Center Week

August 10-16 is National Health Center Week and North End Waterfront Health is proud to be a part of the healthcare network that serves half of Boston residents. In honor of National Health Center Week, here are a few facts about community health centers: There are over 1,200 Health Centers in all 50 states and U.S. Read More…