Growing Diversity in Dorchester
According to the 2010 census, the population of Dorchester has grown and it is getting more diverse. Dorchester House is responding by posting international signage that can accommodate a huge array of languages. The new signage is part of the ongoing stimulus-funded construction project. Click the link to learn more. (Dorchester Reporter, article by Gal Tziperman Lotan and Rachel Zarrell, March 31, 2011) > Read More

Dorchester House Pharmacist Featured
Dorchester House’s Clinical Pharmacist Dr. REBEKAH E. SHERMAN is featured this month in the journal Academic Pharmacy Now for the great work she’s doing with elder patients.  An assistant clinical professor at Northeastern University, Dr. Sherman is developing a model of medication therapy management for seniors.  (Academic Pharmacy Now, Jan/Feb/March 2011 edition, p. 24) > Read more.

Investing in our Future
The Dorchester House was selected along with 4 other Health Centers in different areas to receive The Eos Foundation’s Thrive in 5 grant to aid early childhood development. The program provides a 10 year plan to ensure that kindergarteners get the support and teaching they need to succeed in school and later in life. (The Eos Foundation) > Read More

The Growth of Summer Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ Markets are rapidly expanding in the state and the Boston area. They provide fresh foods and unique goods to the communities they serve. The farmers’ market at the Dorchester Houes provides customers with a 50% discount if they use their EBT card. It is open tuesdays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. (Dorchester Reporter, Article by Alex Owens, July 14, 2010) > Read More

Home, Sweet Home
This article highlights the complexity and diversity of the Fields Corner neighborhood in Dorchester, which the Dorchester House has proudly resided since 1909. (Civic Boston, Chris Lovett, July 1, 2010) > Read More

HealthWorks Helps Low-Income Community Get Fit
HealthWorks at Codman, a major partner of Dorchester House, helps women from the Fields Corner and other Dorchester neighborhoods become fitter and lead healthier lives. This nonprofit gym provides a safe, accessible, and low-cost space for women to exercise. Patients at the Dorchester House and Codman Square Health Centers can even receive prescriptions for gym memberships from their primary care providers. (National Public Radio from WBUR, Article by Sacha Pfeiffer, June 17, 2010) > Read More

Dorchester House Receives IT grant
The Dorchester House was awarded $50,000 in a health care IT grant that goes to community center to integrate IT services. This investment will help these centers promote quality healthcare and ensure access to both preventive and acute care. (Health Care IT News, Article by Molly Merrill, June 11, 2010) > Read More

MLP Boston represents Dorchester House’s patients
The Medical Legal Partnership (MLP_ in Boston helps to provide legal support to patients and doctors who don’t have enough influence alone to create better living conditions. The Dorchester House is a proud member of the MLP, with our partner law firm Ropes & Gray helping with our social legal issues. (Boston.com, Article by Karen Weintraub, May 10, 2010) > Read More

Growth in Work at Dorchester House
The federal government has granted Dorchester House $7 million in stimulus funds. With this money, Dot House will be able to expand its facilities and improve the quality of care for our patients. The expansion will increase our capacity with 10 new exam rooms, 22 new full-time positions, and access for an additional 5,500 patients. All of this will help us achieve our mission of providing affordable, accessible, and exceptional health care to the members of our community. Seven other community health centers in Massachusetts have also received funds as part of the grant. (Dorchester Reporter. Article by Sue Asci. December 16, 2009.) > Read More

Dorchester House Receives Stimulus Funds
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration awarded Dorchester House $7 million in stimulus funds. Dorchester House is one of eight Massachusetts health centers to receive the grant. To view specific information on Dorchester House, see next article. (Boston.com. Article by Stephen Smith. December 10, 2009.) > Read More

Dot House Flu Clinic on WCVB Channel 5
Dorchester House held it’s 2nd public H1N1 flu clinic, and we vaccinated more than 1,100 people. Channel 5, covered by Amalia Barreda, November 14th, 2009). You can see the report here: H1N1 Flu Clinic on Channel 5

Spearheading improvement in Boston
Dorchester is constantly working to improve the city of Boston in many ways, and the Dorchester House is at the forefront of these efforts by helping with social improvement. Dorchester is working on decreasing its environmental footprint, supporting its businesses, increasing diversity, and spreading political activism. (Dorchester Think Tank, Article by Chris and Erin, October 3, 2009) > Read More

Fire up that Barbeque!
Members of Boston Fire Department’s Dorchester firehouses are going to put on the Second Annual Firehouse Cookoff with proceeds going to benefit the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center. They all will display their culinary talents in preparing ribs, steak tips, barbecue chicken, sausage, peppers and onions, and chili. Dorchester House proudly thanks its wonderful community firemen for helping it improve the health of the local population. (Dorchester Reporter, Article by Lisa Gentes, June 10, 2003) > Read More