Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Community health center delivering primary care

Overview

Kennedy CHC provides primary health care and related services through a network of medical facilities, dental sites, and school-based clinics in Worcester and nearby communities. It uses a medical home model where a care team delivers comprehensive care—covering primary and urgent care, specialty services, nutrition, dental, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services, and health education. The center distinguishes itself through broad access, a culturally representative staff, and school-based clinics, with a mission to be the health care provider of choice and a great place to work. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible, patient-centered, coordinated preventive care.

About Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

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Why Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60K

Headquarters

Worcester, Massachusetts

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • 2025 teledermatology cut unnecessary referrals for 80% of patients and sped consults.
  • FY2026 Massachusetts budget earmarked $200,000 for Kennedy CHW training, supporting service quality.
  • 2025 annual report rollout signals continued investment despite industrywide community-health-center stress.

What critics are saying

  • MassHealth cuts effective July 1, 2026 pressure reimbursement across its Medicaid-heavy patient mix.
  • HHS restructuring litigation from 2025 threatens federal community-health funding stability next year.
  • Leadership risk rose after CEO Kerrigan's 2026 DUI case, damaging employer brand and partnerships.

What makes Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center unique

  • Online self-scheduling launched in 2026 for existing patients, improving access and retention.
  • Worcester flagship and Framingham sites hold NCQA PCMH recognition for coordinated primary care.
  • Eleven sites, 500 employees, and 33,000 patients create dense community-health coverage.

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Funding

Total Funding

$60k

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Company News

Worcester Business Journal
Apr 29th, 2024
2024 Power 100: Steve Kerrigan

Steve Kerrigan joined Edward M. Kennedy Community Health's team in 2019 with an extensive career in politics and advocacy.

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