Why should I choose the Dorchester House?

We make it our mission to be a leading force for change in the health, economic and social well-being of our community by providing affordable, accessible, and exceptional health care to anyone who walks through the doors. To learn how we are different from other health centers click here.

Becoming a patient at the health center provides you with:

• Care when and where you need it
• A choice of providers
• Providers who speak your language
• Confidentiality and quality care
• Access to healthcare tailored to your financial situation

The first time you visit us at the Dorchester House you need to:

• Know any health conditions you have currently or have had in the past
• Know any major health conditions that your family (parents, siblings, grandparents) has currently or has had in the past
• Bring your health insurance card if you have one (you will need this card at every visit). If you do not have an insurance card, you are still welcome and we will help you apply for insurance as part of the visit.
• Bring a list of any medications you are taking (or bring the medications themselves)

During your first visit, we will:

• Help you fill out necessary forms
• Help you choose a primary care provider
• Explain how to make appointments and get access to all of the Health Center’s services
• Make any appointments you need with providers and/or with insurance services

By the end of your visit, you should know:

• The answers to all of your questions; if not, schedule a follow-up visit, or check with registration to determine who may best answer your questions
• What your treatment plan is (i.e., medications, referrals, other services, follow-up visits)
• What medications you will be taking, how to take them, possible side-effects and why you are taking them
• The date and time of any lab tests or follow-up appointment