 Phone:508-992-6553 Address: 874 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA |
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Welcome to the
Greater New Bedford Community Health
Center!
The GNBCHC recently completed an expansion initiative that doubled the size of its downtown New Bedford campus. New and enhanced services include ophthalmology through Advanced Eye Centers, Inc., renovated space for pediatrics and women's health, a 340B pharmacy program through Walgreens and Stop & Shop, and expanded space for group visits and support services. Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the GNBCHC is a member of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the New England Community Health Association, and the National Association of Community Health Centers.  Rose A. Yates has been Chair of the Board of Directors at the
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center since 1987. She is retired
as a senior manager with the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance where
she served for 33 years. She is the recipient of the prestigious Joseph Smith
Award from the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers for her work as
a consumer Board member at the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center. Peter Georgeopoulos, CEO has also served
GNBCHC as Executive Vice President and CFO since 1990. Prior to his
employment at the GNBCHC, Mr. Georgeopoulos was employed by the Hospital
Corporation of America, Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket Rhode Island and Bradley
Hospital in Providence. He is a former President of the Hospital Financial
Management Association of Rhode Island, and is the recipient of many healthcare
awards in the hospital and community health center fields.The Health Center employs three full-time translators who speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. Many of our staff members speak other languages such as French, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Vietnamese. Our highly qualified health care staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, nurses, and a full support staff consisting of laboratory technicians, radiology technicians, medical assistants, nutritionists, and socials workers. Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is a member of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the New England Community Health Association, and the National Association of Community Health Centers.
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GNBCHC Recognizes Outstanding Employees in Awards Ceremony
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 Peter Georgeopoulos Receives Downtown New Bedford, Inc.'s Person of the Year Award
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Greater New Bedford Community Health Center 874 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: 508-992-6553 |
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JCAHO accredited since 1999 |
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
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| JCAHO Public Statement Any individual who has concerns regarding patient care or safety at the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is encouraged to contact our Patient Advocate at 508-992-6553 extension 145. If concerns in question cannot be resolved at this level, the individual is encouraged, by the organization, to contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring by calling 1-800-994-6610 or by e-mailing complaint@jcaho.org |
