Community Health Center

Community Health Center operates multiple locations across Connecticut, providing a wide range of services including medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatrics, urgent care, and specialty services. They offer telehealth services for patients unable to visit in person and provide 24/7 medical assistance through a nurse help line. The organization is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and runs the Weitzman Institute, which focuses on research and innovation in healthcare. Their specialty services include chiropractic care, nutrition services, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C management, LGB+ and transgender care, podiatry, OB and prenatal care, meditation and stress reduction, and substance use management. Community Health Center also provides school-based health services and operates the Center for Key Populations, focusing on care for underserved groups. They host the All of Us Research Program to help researchers understand health patterns and run New Horizons Domestic Violence Services. To ensure affordability, they offer a sliding fee scale and provide insurance assistance. Training programs for healthcare professionals, including nurse practitioner residency programs and postdoctoral psychology residency programs, are also available. The organization is dedicated to environmental justice and operates CHC Radio for health-related discussions. They offer various community programs such as diaper banks and family wellness initiatives, and provide COVID-19 testing and vaccination services. Additionally, they offer a patient portal for managing health information and appointments online.