Community Health Center

Community Health Center, Inc. is seeking the next generation of Medical Assistants! CHC is partnering with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement to provide affordable, high-quality, accredited medical assistant training in clinics across Connecticut in just 8 months! NIMAA offers flexible online learning and hands-on in-clinic experience starting in your first week. Apply for our spring cohort today at nimaa.edu/apply. Classes start March 2026. #NIMAA #MedicalAssistant #CHC #Connecticut #Colorado #Massachusetts #Iowa #Alaska #CareerInHealthcare

Veterans Day, which is less than a month away, is a time to honor and reflect on those who’ve served. Yet statistics reveal a troubling reality: Veterans are dying by suicide at 1.5 times the rate of the general population. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among veterans under 45. Craig Bryan, clinical psychologist, Iraq War veteran, and author of “Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails and How We Can Do Better,” joined hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter in June, 2024 to share critical research on rapid escalation of suicidal crises and the life-saving potential of brief cognitive behavioral therapy (which has shown reductions in attempts of up to 60% in trials), plus real-world ideas for change. Learn more - watch the episode: chc1.co/799. #VeteransDay #veterans #veteransupport #suicideprevention #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #healthcare

Want to gain professional experience while making a positive impact on your community? CHC is looking for 4 members with a passion for public health to join our team and kickstart their career through service with our Public Health AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members will support with promoting healthcare and support services as well as improving access to healthcare services. • 10-month service term from November 5, 2025 thru August 28, 2026 • Serve a minimum of 40 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year • $23,700 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weekly • An education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completion This is not a staff or volunteer position and is In-person at CHC locations throughout CT. Learn more about the benefits of serving and apply today at >> https://lnkd.in/eV2Vz6DH. #ServeCT #AmeriCorps #nationalservice #volunteer #VolunteeringInAmerica #civicengagement #community #support #Connecticut #CT

Health center leaders from Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) came together last week at HCN Headquarters for the Clinical Leaders Workshop, hosted by AllianceChicago and Health Choice Network. This bi-annual event brings together clinical, nursing, operational, and quality leaders to share experiences, exchange best practices, and strengthen knowledge across clinical operations, quality performance, and leadership. The workshop serves as a space for collaboration, learning, and continued growth in support of the vital work health centers do every day. We were honored to have Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer at Community Health Center, Inc., who flew in to present and share valuable insights on leadership and advancing clinical excellence. A special thank-you to Dr. Timothy Long, MD and Dr. Warria Esmond for facilitating meaningful discussions, and to all attendees for your engagement and commitment to advancing excellence in community health. #HCN #AC #FQHCs #HCCNs #CHCs #CLW #ClinicalLeaders #ClinicalLeadership #Healthcare #ValueCHCs #SupportingourHealthCenters #OneTeamOneMission

Today we honor the history, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous communities. May we continue to learn, respect, and uplift their voices. #IndigenousDay

$44 billion in drugs that help Americans are purchased through a little-known federal discount program called 340B. The program is recognized for successfully helping hospitals, community health centers and others that fund care for low-income patients. But that program is now facing big challenges from drugmakers, and the current government shutdown has brought new uncertainty. Reporters William Newton, 340B Report and David Lim, POLITICO, sit down with our hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter to explain how what began as a quiet effort to help safety-net providers has grown into a national discussion about drug prices and access to care. Watch the full episode now: chc1.co/798. #governmentshutdown #drugprices #healthpolicy #healthcare #news

Congressman Joe Courtney stopped into to our #Enfield location to talk about the importance of access to healthcare coverage. He was greeted by Chief Medical Officer, Eric Vaught, DO, MBA, MPH, FACHE, FAAFP alongside VP of our Eastern Region, Yvette Highsmith for a pointed discussion about the challenges we face. They were joined by SVP/Clinical Director, Margaret Flinter, APRN, PHD, FAAN and Marie Yardis who leads our Access to Care team. #CHC offers comprehensive care to residents across #CT. We are accepting new patients - including those with #HuskyHealth/#Medicaid. Learn more about our services or schedule online >> https://chc1.co/3iz9Xmz Have questions? We can help! >> https://chc1.co/3DBxCAG

Nurse practitioners (NPs) now comprise 47% of all US primary care clinicians. Decades of research confirms the safety, quality, and effectiveness of care provided by NPs, and patients’ approval of them. Yet it’s challenging to recruit and retain NPs in primary care.  In addition to barriers reported by other primary care clinicians, NPs face:  variation in state practice regulations and institutional policies; inadequate reimbursement rates from Medicare and many private insurers; and a lack of federal financing for training, support, and mentoring.  In a new report, Jessica McCann, MPH, CPH of the Weitzman Institute and Margaret Flinter, APRN, PHD, FAAN of the Community Health Center, Inc. and the Moses/Weitzman Health System assess these barriers and identify opportunities for state policymakers and others to fully realize the potential of NPs to provide high-quality and effective team-based primary care.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💃 🕺 This year, we’re proud to celebrate the rich history and traditions of those with Hispanic heritage with our colleagues at CHC. Hear how their cultural connection shapes their work with patients. -- ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 💃 🕺 Este año, en CHC, nos sentimos orgullosos de celebrar la rica historia y tradiciones de quienes tienen herencia hispana, junto a nuestros colegas. Escuche cómo sus conexiones culturales han influido en su trabajo con los pacientes. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #NHHM #HispanicHeritage #Connecticut #CommunityHealthCenter

CHC is looking for 4 members with a passion for public health to join our team and kickstart their career through service with our Public Health AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members will support with promoting healthcare and support services as well as improving access to healthcare services. • 10-month service term from November 5, 2025 thru August 28, 2026 • Serve a minimum of 40 hours a week for a total of 1700 hours during service year • $23,700 stipend over the course of one year, paid bi-weekly • An education award of $7,395 at the end of successful service term completion This is not a staff or volunteer position and is In-person at CHC locations throughout CT. Learn more about the benefits of serving and apply today at >> https://lnkd.in/eV2Vz6DH. #ServeCT #AmeriCorps #NationalService #volunteer #VolunteeringInAmerica #civicengagement #community #support #Connecticut #CT