Since 1969, the South End Community Health Center has been serving families and individuals in Boston’s South End neighborhood with high-quality, culturally and linguistically accessible health care. Originally a pediatric clinic, SECHC has grown to become a full-service institution providing pediatrics, adult medicine, family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, mental health, dental, eye care and WIC (Women, Infants and Children) to over 15,000 registered patients who average 65,000 patient visits each year. Read More
Services
Adult Medicine
The Adult Medicine department treats patients from the age of 18 to the elderly. We offer comprehensive primary care for our patients with a focus on prevention. We have a team model using physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, medical assistants, pharmacists, a nutritionist, and some allied specialists in Podiatry, Neurology, and Dermatology. We perform some office procedures such as joint and soft tissue injections, wart removal, removal of some smaller cysts and skin growths. Most of our providers have been here for 14 years or longer, providing true continuity of care. View Providers
Dental Care
The South End CHC Dental Department offers comprehensive dental care for the entire family. We have 6 state of the art dental operatories equipped with digital x-rays and panoramic machine. Our 4 full time providers take care of dental needs of patients including cleanings, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, dentures, extractions and teeth whitening. With partners from the BU Dental Pedodontic Department, we take care of children’s teeth and provide regular follow up cleanings, sealants and fluoride treatment. Providers are available from 8am to 6pm Monday- Friday and 9am-1pm Saturdays starting in the Fall. We also provide emergency walk-in services on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12 and 1pm-3pm. View Providers
Eye Care
The Optometry department at South End Community Health Center aims to provide first-rate, technologically advanced, comprehensive eye care to all of its patients. Our services include routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, vision therapy and training, treatment and management of ocular diseases, specialized pediatric eye care, and laser vision surgery co-management. In addition, our fashion optical offers a wide selection of brand name eyewear, and our exam rooms feature state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging equipment. Our staff consists of licensed optometrists, a consulting ophthalmologist, and student clinicians from the New England College of Optometry. View Providers
Family Medicine
The department of Family Medicine at the South End Community Health Center, is the new addition to Medical Services. This comes as a response to the growing need of our population to have broad access to primary care. We are devoted to provide comprehensive health care to the individual and the family. It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. We provide care to all ages, both sexes, each organ system and every disease entity. Our services include, but not limited to prenatal care, in collaboration with the department of Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center. View Providers
Mental Health
The aim of Mental Health Services at the South End Community health Center is to provide quality care to adult and child consumers. Our services include individual counseling , group counseling , family counseling, couples therapy and psychiatric consultation. Providers are licensed clinicians in psychiatry, psychology and social work. Our clinicians have a variety of specialties including expertise in trauma informed therapy. Many of our clinicians are bilingual in Spanish. Our services to children are both clinic based and school based provided at some Boston Public Schools. We are licensed by the department of public health. We provide services to Department of Mental Health Clients in partnership with Baycove Human Services at the Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center in Boston. Our clinic is a training site for graduate interns in Social Work, Psychology and Nursing. Domestic Violence services are provided at the clinic in collaboration with Casa Myrna Vasquez. View Providers
Nutrition
Welcome to the South End Community Health Center Nutrition department. Our nutrition services provide reliable and evidence based nutrition information to guide our patients and families in achieving a balanced and healthy approach to dietary and eating issues. This is accomplished by giving our patients access to practical nutrition information in a variety of formats. This includes information in either individual or group visits. Also available is advice on reducing weight, lowering cholesterol, meal plans for diabetes, as well as pregnancy and breastfeeding. View Providers
OBGYN
Welcome to South End Community Health Center Ob/Gyn Department. Our practice is dedicated to the Healthcare of Women and provides complete Obstetrical and Gynecologic services. Physicians and Midwives are available within our practice specializing in pregnancy and childbirth. We provide exceptional care for women of all ages based on the latest research, technological advances and holistic approaches. We offer a dedicated team focused on the needs of each individual woman. View Providers
Pediatrics
Welcome to the South End Community Health Center Pediatric Department. Established in 1969, we are a group of Pediatric providers established to provide excellence in medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. We are guided by the principles of providing state of the art, accessible and cost-effective health care. We seek to provide a holistic and collaborative approach with our families and their children, partnering to keep our children healthy, and to promote wellness. We strive to embody professionalism in all we do, committing ourselves to giving to our community through advocacy for children and their families' health. Check out a pediatric blog, "The Faster Times," by our own Pediatrics Director, Jack Maypole. View Providers
Pharmacy
The Clinical Pharmacy Department works collaboratively with the medical providers at the clinic to provide comprehensive chronic disease state management services. Our chronic disease state management services focus on diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and smoking cessation. The Clinical Pharmacy Department staff is made up of faculty members from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, pharmacy residents and pharmacy rotation students. The clinical pharmacy staff actively participates in community outreach initiatives providing free health screenings throughout the Boston Metro area. View Providers
Specialty Services
South End Community Health Center works with a wide range of specialists to provide you with the best possible care. The specialties that we offer include; asthma, neurology, podiatry and dermatology. View Providers
Asthma
Our Childhood Asthma program focuses on the need for sound public health principles to improve the lives of children with asthma. The children’s asthma clinic utilizes the latest testing and monitoring available to our patients and their families. View Providers
Dermatology
South End Community Health Center Dermatology are physicians who are trained in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. We provide general medical dermatology to adults and children. View Providers
Neurology
At the South End Community Health Center our neurology physicians collaborate with other specialty physicians to address the full scope of problems affecting the brain, spine and nervous system and problems both common and complex. View Providers
Podiatry
South End Community Health Center Podiatry department specializes in providing the best podiatry care possible. We offer services from diabetic and podiatry care to foot surgery and sports injury treatments for children and adults. View Providers
Programs
Weight Initiative Now (WIN)
A six-week interval pediatric weight management program for families of overweight children between the ages of 8 to 16. Program includes nutritional education, physical activities and case management support.
Homeless Initiative
A comprehensive primary care service for homeless adults and families. Program includes coordinated health care and case management assistance.
Peri-natal
A comprehensive program that provides pregnant women with support services to complement their clinical care. Program includes case management assistance to ensure coordination of services.
Pathways to Wellness
Pathways provides complementary therapies for our clients as an adjunct to their Western medical care. Working in partnership with community health centers and organizations, Pathways promotes a continuum of care for our clients in body, mind and spirit.
WIC
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families that qualify. WIC stands for, Women, Infants and Children.
