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City of Worcester to Host Open Forum on Family Health Center of Worcester

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City of Worcester to Host Open Forum on Family Health Center of Worcester

WORCESTER, Mass. – Family Health Center of Worcester today announced its executives will participate in the open forum organized by Worcester City Council’s Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services on October 11, 2022 at 5PM. The open forum, organized by Worcester city councilor Dr. Sarai Rivera, aims to provide an opportunity for all interested parties to voice their concerns relative to the operations of Family Health Center of Worcester. Members of Family Health Center of Worcester’s executive leadership team will participate in the forum, including president and chief executive officer, Louis Brady.

“I am grateful to Councilor Rivera for her proactive efforts in bringing our community together to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Family Health Center of Worcester,” said Lou Brady, President and Chief Executive Officer of Family Health Center of Worcester. “We know there are plenty of constituents concerned about the future of community health in Worcester and beyond. The community deserves clarity on the actions taken that led to this moment and to hear more about the strategic efforts already underway designed to build a more stable, stronger future for Family Health Center of Worcester.”

Open Forum Meeting Details:

Location

Worcester City Hall | Esther Howland (South) Chamber, 455 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608

Date & Time

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. EST

Remote Access

The City of Worcester will allow for both in-person and remote participation in the open forum. To partake in the public participation section of this forum remotely, participants can join via Zoom or Phone:

URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92440181651
Event Phone Number: (929) 205-6099
Event Access Code: 924 4018 1651

About Family Health Center of Worcester

Family Health Center of Worcester is a FTCA deemed, Federally Qualified Health Center health center open to all residents of Worcester, MA and surrounding areas. Family Health Center of Worcester’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of all residents in the Greater Worcester area, especially culturally diverse populations, by providing access to affordable, high quality, integrated, comprehensive, and respectful primary health care and social services, regardless of patients’ ability to pay. In addition to its main site at 26 Queen Street in Worcester, MA Family Health Center provides care at and seven school health centers in Worcester, MA. Family Health Center administers the Women Infant Children (WIC) nutrition program at four sites in the Greater Worcester area.

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Media Inquiries:
Nic DiBella
Marketing & Communications Manager
Family Health Center of Worcester
Nicolas.DiBella@fhcw.org
508.277.9802