There are six centers throughout the City, all of which are associated with The Cambridge Hospital. In addition to working at the Neighborhood Health Centers, all of our primary care doctors work at The Cambridge Hospital and are Harvard Medical School teachers.
The Neighborhood Health Centers are staffed with skillfull physicians, nurse practioners, mental health professionals and midwives who are devoted to community medicine and quality care.
We have a diversified staff, many of whom speak several languages, because your comfort is our goal. We support you, the unique, global population of Cambridge, and we want to make you feel at home.
You'll find that once you begin working with us, you'll be treated like family. We're small enough to show that we care and large enough to offer complete health care services.
For your convenience, we've put your entire family's medical needs under one roof. We want to keep you healthy so we provide basics that really count, like lab tests, counseling and physicals.
Cambridgeport Health Center 150 Erie Street 495-1105/498-1107Languages Spoken: English, French, Cape Verdean, Portuguese and Spanish
East Cambridge Heath Center 650 Cambridge Street 498-1130/498-1131
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese and Haitian Creole
North Cambridge Health Center 266 Rindge Avenue 498-1119
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish and Haitian Creole
The Primary Care Center at The Cambridge Hospital 1493 Cambridge Street
Riverside Health 205 Western Avenue 498-1109
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish and Haitian Creole
Teen Health at CRLS 459 Broadway 498-1548
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian Creole
Windsor Street Health Center 105 Windsor Street 498-1098/498-1089
Languages Spoken: English, Cape Verdean, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian Creole
Some terms you should know...
- Neighborhood Health Center:
The place in your community that offers complete health care for your entire family under one roof. It is accessible to everyone regardless of income and offers a quality staff of medical professionals to all.
- Primary Care Giver:
A physician or nurse practitioner who assumes responsibilty for your total health care, including coordinating specialty care as needed. this person oversees all of your health issues by building a relationship that's tailored to you and your family's individual needs.
- Nurse Practitioner:
An RN with advanced education who is skilled in physical exams, treatment of common health problems, preventative health care and counseling through an emotional crisis. This person works together with doctors and other porfessionals creating a team that works for you.
- Nurse Midwife:
An RN with advanced training specifically in pregnancy, childbirth and women's health who teaches you about nutrition, preparing for labor, birth and parenting.
Helpful Information
HOURS
Everyone is welcome and we'd like to meet you. Come and visit the center in your neighborhood today, to make an appointment.
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Evening hours available by appointment Weekend and After Hours: Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day. All you have to do is dial out daytime telephone number and telephone advice or emergency room consultation will be arrangedFor an emergency such as chest pains or a bad accident call 911 for an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency room.Paying Your Bill:
We are committed to providing for you and your family, whether or not you have health insurance. Free care and reduced charges are based on your family size and income. We will gladly help you with all of your billing questins and concerns.
Your Neighborhood Health Centers accept Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Bay State, Neighborhood Health Plan, US Health Care, HMO Blue and other private insurance. Please bring your insurance card with you to all of your appointments.
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