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WELCOME
Cambridge Health Alliance is an academic public health system that
is helping people live better lives. Based in Cambridge, Somerville,
and Boston’s metro-north region, we provide patient care, education,
and outreach in hospitals, health centers, schools, community centers,
and through some very special programs, right in people’s homes.
As one of the ten largest health systems in Massachusetts, and
as a public hospital system, we care for all those in need – from
university professors to the underserved. We do this with medical
services, public health programs, and through Network Health. With
this coordinated system, we are able to meet the needs of the public,
and the health needs of each patient.
Today, we are proud to touch peoples’ lives in a number of ways.
We are more than a health system; we are an integral part of our
communities. Maybe that’s why patients come to us more than a half
million times each year, and trust us to give them the very best
healthcare.
Our Mission – To improve the health of our communities
Our Vision – Cambridge Health Alliance is the premier academic
public health care system in the nation
Our Values – Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Community, Learning,
and Excellence
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Cambridge Health Alliance provides care in more than 20 locations
– close to our patients’ work and homes – and we operate dozens
of programs that address larger community health issues. Our strong
community focus and community connections guide our efforts, allowing
us to better meet the needs of the people we serve. Examples include:
- Our Staff. Nearly 2,000 of our employees live in our
communities, and we have more than two dozen local residents who
serve on our governing boards.
- Public Health Programs. Targeted programs allow us to
address specific community health needs such as Asthma, Diabetes,
Drug Use, HIV, Obesity, and Dental Health. We also fund several
coalitions that empower the people we serve, forge unique partnerships,
and build healthier communities.
- Volunteers. Our Volunteer Health Advisor program includes
200 specially-trained volunteers who spread health information
in churches, hair salons, and community centers. This effort is
so successful it was recognized by the American Hospital Association
as a national model.
MEETING THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS
At Cambridge Health Alliance, patient care is at the center of
what we do. As the last public hospital system in Massachusetts
we are dedicated to our patients and we strive to provide high-quality
care in the most welcoming manner. This includes:
- Shorter wait times for appointments. Our primary care
scheduling system often lets patients make appointments and be
seen within 24-48 hours, even for a routine check-up.
- Emergency care at three hospital campuses. Our expert
staff provides 24 hour emergency care at three convenient locations.
- Breaking down language barriers. Our multilingual interpreters
speak nearly 50 languages and offer telephone interpreting for
90 more. These services are provided free to patients and help
people from across the world understand their health choices.
- Providing key health services. We offer comprehensive
care using the latest technology across our regional system. And
we are one of the largest mental health providers in Massachusetts,
helping thousands of people manage life’s challenges and live
better lives.
TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
As a public healthcare system affiliated with Harvard Medical School,
Cambridge Health Alliance has become a premier training site for
those interested in community based medicine. Each year, hundreds
of students and residents train at our sites and use their skills
to improve the health of our patients. Many of them choose to stay
in our system upon graduation, benefiting today’s patients, and
letting us provide excellent care for years to come.
QUICK FACTS
What is Cambridge Health Alliance? – An academic public
health system that provides comprehensive medical services at three
hospitals and more than twenty primary care practices.
Who are we – 4,000 employees and hundreds of Harvard-affiliated
faculty serving nearly 400,000 residents in Boston’s metro-north
region.
Where are we – Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Revere,
Somerville, and Winthrop, MA.
What else – We also include the Physician’s Organization
(CHAPO), Cambridge Public Health Department, and Network Health.
Our History – In 1917, we opened our doors as Cambridge’s
first city owned hospital. Nearly 80 years later in 1996, Cambridge
Health Alliance was formed with the merger of The Cambridge Hospital
and Somerville Hospital. Whidden Memorial Hospital was acquired
in July of 2001.
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BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
MEETING THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS
TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS
QUICK FACTS
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